President Jokowi Expresses His Condolences For The West Sulawesi Earthquake

Impact of the Majene earthquake in Mamuju, West Sulawesi (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo expressed his condolences to the earthquake victims in Majene Regency, West Sulawesi.

"I on behalf of the government and all Indonesian people express my deep sorrow for the victims who died," said President Jokowi at the Bogor Presidential Palace as quoted by Antara, Friday, January 15.

The earthquake rocked Majene district and its surroundings in West Sulawesi province with a magnitude of 6.2 on Friday (15/1) at around 01.28 WIB.

"This morning I also called the Governor of West Sulawesi and I also ordered the Head of BNPB (National Disaster Management Agency), the Minister of Social Affairs, the Head of Basarnas (National SAR Agency), the TNI Commander and the Chief of Police and his staff to immediately take responsive steps. emergency, "added the President.

These steps are to find and find victims and provide treatment to victims who are injured.

"I also ask the public to remain calm and follow the instructions given by officers in the field," said President Jokowi.

The earthquake, which according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) was centered six kilometers northeast of Majene, occurred in the early hours of Friday at 01.28 WIB.

Based on data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) until Friday, January 15 at 11.10 WIB, it was reported that 8 people died and 637 people were injured due to the earthquake in West Sulawesi.

Furthermore, about 15 thousand people in Majene Regency were reported to have fled. The reported building damage covered 62 houses and offices. The offices that were severely damaged included 1 puskesmas, 1 Koramil office, Hotel Maleo, the office of the Governor of West Sulawesi and a number of minimarkets.

Power lines were also reported to be outages and cellular communications unstable. The needs reported by the local BPBD are basic materials, blankets, mats, refugee tents, medical services, tarpaulins, heavy equipment, communication equipment, fast food and masks.