The Governor Of Kaltara Distributes Rice Aid To People Affected By COVID-19

TARAKAN - Governor of North Kalimantan Zainal Arifin Paliwang distributed 100 sacks of rice weighing 10 kilograms each for residents affected by COVID-19 in Tanjung Buyu, Tanjung Buka Village, Bulungan Regency.

"Currently, the PPKM in Bulungan is still being extended, but the level has been lowered from level 4 to 3," said Zainal after handing over aid to residents in Tanjung Buyu, Bulungan, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, August 25.

This time, the assistance distributed by the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of Kaltara is intended for farmers in Tanjung Buyu who are currently feeling the impact of COVID-19 transmission.

He hopes that the assistance will be beneficial for residents who are far from urban areas, such as in Tanjung Buyu, considering that most local residents work as farmers who are feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Indeed, it is time for our farmers in Tanjung Buyu to get attention from the provincial government, therefore I immediately distributed social assistance in the form of 100 sacks of 10 kg rice," said Zainal.

Seeing the condition of the residents in Tanjung Buyu, he appreciated what the locals had done in breaking the chain of transmission of COVID-19. They obey health protocols (prokes).

"What the residents of Tanjung Buyu have done is certainly very helpful for the government in terms of handling COVID-19, it is hoped that other residents can also comply with the prokes through the 5M movement (wearing masks, washing hands, maintaining distance, staying away from crowds, and reducing mobility)," he said.

In the midst of his visit to Tanjung Buyu to distribute social assistance, Governor Zainal also took the time to tour the residents' gardens to see the potential for agriculture and fish ponds owned by the residents.

The Governor of Kaltara also had an audience with the farmers in Tanjung Buyu to find out what problems are currently being obstacles in managing their gardens and fish ponds.

"God willing, I will revive the passion of the farmers in North Kalimantan, including in Tanjung Buyu, but I ask the existing farmers to be ready to take full advantage of the natural potential in Tanjung Buyu," he said.