JAKARTA - The deputy general chairman of the Golkar Party's Public Policy Division, Idrus Marham, expressed his condolences for the flash floods and landslides that hit Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Idrus stated that the General Chairperson of the Golkar Party, Bahlil Lahadalia, had ordered all cadres to come down directly to assist the emergency response process.
According to Idrus, the instruction includes evacuation assistance, handling refugees, and meeting the basic needs of the community. In the early stages, Golkar had distributed aid worth Rp. 3 billion which was collected in mutual cooperation from cadres, including food packages and other disaster logistics.
"This is not the time to give just a statement. Golkar cadres must be present in real society. Go directly to the disaster site to help our brothers and sisters who are in trouble," said Idrus, Monday, December 1.
Idrus said his party supports the government's quick steps in dealing with emergency situations. He said President Prabowo Subianto had deployed logistics assistance by air and land since the beginning of the disaster.
Since Friday, November 28, the government has sent three Hercules planes and one A400 aircraft carrying tents, rubber boats, generators, communication tools, ready-to-eat food, medicines, and other basic necessities based on local government reports. The mobilization of aid is said to take place without pause through various distribution channels.
Regarding the community's energy needs, Idrus said that Bahlil asked BUMN for energy, especially Pertamina, to ensure the smooth distribution of fuel and LPG. Pertamina ensures that the supply continues even though a number of access roads are damaged. The distribution route is diverted through alternative routes and a mobile fleet, while most gas stations in the affected areas are still operating.
The disaster, which was triggered by extreme rain and weather pressure from Cyclone Senyar, caused major damage in three provinces. Temporary reports recorded hundreds of fatalities, hundreds of others lost or injured, as well as thousands of houses and public facilities damaged. Many residents were forced to flee, and logistical needs continued to increase.
The central government and local governments have stated that they are ready to carry out emergency handling and long-term recovery. Improvement of infrastructure is estimated to require time and cross-sectoral support.
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Idrus reiterated that Golkar will mobilize all cadres in various regions to help distribute aid, evacuate residents, and assist refugees.
"Golkar must not be far from the people, especially during a disaster of this magnitude. Real action is proof of partiality," said Idrus.
He hopes that the joint work between the government, state-owned enterprises, disaster management agencies, and elements of society, including political parties, can accelerate the recovery of conditions in the affected areas.
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