Gov’t Reports Significant Progress in Sumatra Flood Rehabilitation

Cabinet Secretary delivers a press release following a coordination meeting with the disaster management task force and relevant ministries on Wednesday (02/11)

President Prabowo Subianto continues to directly monitor recovery efforts in the flood-affected areas of Sumatra, according to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.

“The President continues to closely monitor recovery progress in disaster-affected regions and has ordered the task force and all relevant ministers to provide regular public updates,” he said in a press release following a coordination meeting with the disaster management task force and relevant ministries on Wednesday (02/11).

Teddy also noted that the Government has made significant progress in rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts two months after the disaster, made possible through the collaboration of central and regional governments, the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police, volunteers, and local communities.

Teddy also pointed out that within this period, 5,500 houses have been built, including 1,500 completed during the first month of recovery.

Additionally, 98 bridges have been constructed across all affected provinces, and 99 segments of national roads that were previously inaccessible are now open.

Teddy added that in the healthcare sector, 87 hospitals and 867 community health centers have resumed operations, most of which became operational again last month.

“Minister of Primary and Secondary Education reported that schools are nearly 100% recovered, markets have reopened, and economic activities have resumed across all regions,” he said, underscoring the active role of regional governments in ensuring accurate beneficiary data and effective aid distribution.

Teddy further stated that the President has not hesitated to extend full support to ensure that communities to receive assistance without delay.

He added that the President is also paying close attention to price stability and the availability of essential goods, particularly in disaster-affected areas, as the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan approaches.

“Moving forward, we will continue to make progress as quickly as possible,” he remarked. (HIM/HDK) (DH/EP)