Iis Dahlia Proud to See Musicians' Solidarity When Raising Funds for Sumatra

Iis Dahlia (Instagram @iisdahlia)

JAKARTA - Dangdut singer Iis Dahlia has joined the "100 Musicians Heal Sumatra" charity concert, an initiative to raise large funds to help victims of the disaster currently hitting Sumatra.

After the first session on December 7, this charity concert continued with the second session which was held in Kemang, South Jakarta on Tuesday, December 16.

Iis's presence not only adds to the liveliness of the stage, but also becomes a momentum to voice the importance of preparedness and the active role of the community in facing disasters.

Iis expressed her pride regarding the response of the public and musicians. To that day, the funds that had been collected were more than Rp16 billion.

"We are indeed at this event for fundraising. And thank God, to this day, 16 billion has been collected. So, hopefully we can get Rp. 20 billion, the intention is, if there are many things we can do," said Iis Dahlia after appearing.

According to Iis, the enthusiasm of the musicians is beyond doubt. He praised that artists have hearts that are always moved and are at the forefront of responding to the difficulties that befall the Indonesian people.

"If the musician always has a heart, always in the forefront if I say. So far, whatever the difficulties here, God willing, we are moved by his heart to help," he said. "And what we can help is like this."

He added that the form of assistance that could be provided was through performances, fundraising, and inviting collaboration from parties who were able to help.

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Iis also highlighted the most urgent needs for disaster victims. He hopes that the main attention can be directed to the development of crucial infrastructure, such as bridges, so that people's activities and movements are no longer hampered. After that, the provision of decent temporary housing, clean water facilities, and latrines becomes the top priority.

"I really want the community to build a bridge first so that their activities are not hampered. That was then. After that, maybe the house is temporary, so that they can live comfortably, the MCK so that there is," he said.

Responding to the series of natural disasters that have occurred, Iis also reminded that disasters can be God's destiny and also the result of the destruction of nature by humans.

Therefore, he emphasized the importance of the role of disaster management agencies, such as BMKG, to provide effective early warnings. He hopes that Indonesia can emulate systems in other countries where disaster information can be distributed quickly and accurately, making people more alert and ready.

"We hope that hopefully the BMKG and what agencies are dealing with this disaster so that there is a warning at the beginning, so that the community can be ready," concluded Iis Dahlia.