Legislators Support the Formation of a Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force for Sumatra

Member of Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Syafiuddin, supports President Prabowo Subianto's plan to form a Post-disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force for Sumatra.

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According to him, this task force is needed to accelerate post-flood and landslide handling which hit a number of areas in Sumatra.

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With this task force, Syafiuddin hopes that the rehabilitation and reconstruction process can run faster, more coordinated, and more targeted.

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He asked that the Task Force be able to work quickly, tactically, and respond to the needs on the ground.

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"The formation of this task force is very important so that post-disaster handling can be carried out quickly and integrated. Coordination and cooperation between ministries and agencies will run more effectively," Syafiuddin told reporters, Tuesday, December 16.

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Syafiuddin also highlighted the conditions on the ground, which are still worrying. According to him, the many areas that are still isolated due to the interruption of road and bridge access make it difficult for people to get help, especially basic needs such as food and other logistics.

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"Currently, there are still many isolated areas because roads and bridges are broken. As a result, the distribution of assistance is hampered and the community has difficulty meeting basic needs. This must be addressed immediately," he said.

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The PKB legislator from the East Java XI District also encouraged relevant officials not to linger in making decisions, given the emergency conditions faced by the community.

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"We hope that the Task Force and all related officials will work quickly and tactically. The safety and recovery of the lives of affected people must be the top priority," said Syafiuddin.