Video Call 17 West Java Residents Victims Of The Turkish Earthquake, Ridwan Kamil: You Are There To Keep Health Follow The Indonesian Embassy's Direction
West Java (Jabar) Governor Ridwan Kamil alias RK monitors the condition of its citizens affected by the Turkish earthquake via video call or video call in Jakarta, Thursday 9 February. In the video call, Governor Ridwan Kamil spoke with Muhammad Farid Hilmi (Bandung Regency), Fariz Fauzi Anshari (Bandung City), Muhammad Kemal (Purwakarta), Hilmi Abdul Azis (West Bandung), and Muhammad Khalid (Bandung City). They are Gaziantep University students in Turkey. What is your condition now? What is needed for now?" asked RK, confiscated by Antara.
From the information, they are in good condition. Currently, they are taking refuge at the Turkish Embassy in Ankara. The number of Indonesian citizens who took refuge in the Turkish Embassy is 120 people. Of that number, 17 of them are West Java residents. Know this, Governor Ridwan Kamil is grateful that they and other Indonesian citizens are in good condition and receive maximum treatment. He will also provide assistance and monitor the condition of West Java residents in Turkey. "We pray from the homeland, at least those of you who are there to maintain health, safety and follow the direction of the Indonesian Embassy. We will also help the needs there," he said.
RK also asked representatives of West Java residents to record exactly what needs are currently needed, including coordinating with the Indonesian Embassy. "Please record what is needed at this time, coordinate with the Indonesian Embassy, then submit the data to me and we will help as soon as possible," he said.
According to him, currently, many Indonesians have empathy and want to help. "Many people who want to help are just confused about what the shape will be. Later here we will also raise funds," he added.
One West Java resident in Turkey, Muhammad Khalid, said that currently he and other Indonesian citizens are taking refuge in the Wisma Atlet KBRI Hall. "At the Indonesian Embassy, we have gathered from several provinces in Turkey, in this hall we sleep, some are wearing carpets and mattresses, quite crowded but still comfortable and grateful," said Khalid. Khalid also reported about the conditions where he was, which until now there are still frequent aftershocks. "The Turkish situation is still experiencing aftershocks," he said. On behalf of his friends, Khalid expressed his gratitude to Ridwan Kamil and the people in Indonesia who prayed and cared for their condition. "Thank you, sir, for your prayers and attention to us here," he said.