Minister Of Trade Budi: 41 Markets In North Sumatra Damaged Due To Flood Disasters

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) revealed that 41 markets were damaged by the disasters that occurred in North Sumatra (North Sumatra). Meanwhile, other areas, such as Aceh and West Sumatra, the exact data is not yet known.

Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan said the government was focusing on restoring areas affected by the disaster. In addition, aid deliveries are also ongoing.

"Earlier, if it's 41 in North Sumatra. We will definitely order it later. But if it's a disaster, the focus is on help first, it's reached the location," Budi said after the National Religious Holiday Preparation Coordination Meeting (HBKN) for Christmas and New Year, at the Ministry of Trade, Central Jakarta, Monday, December 8.

When asked about the budget needs for damaged market revitalization, Budi did not answer in detail. However, he said he would coordinate with the relevant Ministries/Institutions where the budget for market revitalization came from.

"If it's not from the Ministry of Trade, but we'll try to coordinate it again, where should it come from," he said.

For your information, the flood disasters that occurred in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra also damaged infrastructure or road access between regions. As a result, food or aid shipments are also still constrained.

Even so, Budi believes that foodstuffs around the disaster area are available and their supply is in a safe condition.

"But the important thing now is that it's the focus of aid. If it was outside the disaster site, it had been conveyed that it was anticipated that the supply would actually be enough, there would be no problem," he said.