Prabowo Reviews Agam Refugee Post, Residents Welcome with Enthusiasm

President Prabowo Subianto patted the shoulder of a citizen who was touched when the Head of State reviewed the evacuation post in Salareh Aia Village, Palembayan, Agam, West Sumatra, Thursday (18/12/2025). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The atmosphere of grief enveloped the Refugee Post in Salareh Aia Village, Palembayan District, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, when President Prabowo Subianto visited the location on Thursday, December 18.

President Prabowo's presence was enthusiastically welcomed by residents affected by the disaster who crowded the evacuation post area. Quoted from Antara, a moment of grief occurred when a middle-aged man cried when he met directly and greeted the President.

The residents' cries broke out when they shook hands with Prabowo, who responded by patting the man's shoulders as a form of empathy. The moment took place in the middle of a post office filled with refugees, volunteers, and local officials.

The President then continued his review by visiting the post office area and greeting residents, including children. A number of children seemed to interact with Prabowo, while other residents immortalized the moment with a mobile phone camera.

In addition to shaking hands, the President also took the time to take a photo with the residents. Prabowo's arrival at the refugee post was also accompanied by the singing of the Indonesian national anthem, Indonesia Raya, sung by the community.

In his remarks, the President appreciated the spirit of the residents who remained vigilant even though they were in a difficult condition due to the disaster. He also expressed his gratitude to all parties who had worked hard to deal with the impact of the disaster in the field.

"I see that mothers in a difficult state can still welcome me well, the children are happy. Thank you also to all parties who have worked hard, officers, government officials, governors, regents, and all managers," said Prabowo.

During the visit, the President was accompanied by Agam Regent Benni Warlis and West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi.

It is known that President Prabowo arrived in West Sumatra on Wednesday (17/12) to review a number of areas affected by floods and landslides. In his visit agenda, the President is scheduled to review three disaster locations, namely Agam Regency, Padang Pariaman, and Tanah Datar.