JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto appreciates the attention and offers of assistance from a number of countries related to disaster management in Sumatra, but he emphasizes that Indonesia has the ability to overcome it independently.
"I was called by many heads of state who wanted to send assistance, I said thank you, your concentration, we are able. Indonesia is able to overcome this," said Prabowo when giving directions at the Plenary Cabinet Meeting, at the State Palace, Jakarta, Monday, December 15, reported by ANTARA.
Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia was able to handle the disasters that occurred, which currently included three provinces out of a total of 38 provinces in Indonesia and were under control.
"There are those who shout that they want this to be declared a national disaster. We have deployed, this is three provinces out of 38 provinces. So, the situation is under control. I keep monitoring, yes," said Prabowo.
In his direction, the President emphasized the importance of focusing on working together in the field instead of blaming each other in a difficult situation.
Prabowo assessed that the initial response to disaster management had been fast and appropriate. Cross-agency coordination also ran solid without having to wait for detailed instructions from him as the leader.
The President appreciated the initiative of the apparatus at the implementation level, including the TNI, Polri, National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), and Basarnas, which moved quickly to make disasters a priority operation.
The Head of State noted the deployment of tens of thousands of personnel, helicopters and aircraft in a short time as proof of the state's presence in the midst of affected communities.
"We deployed dozens of helicopters in a short time, dozens of airplanes. There are places where fuel is delivered every day by airplane, by Hercules. This can only be done by a strong country," said Prabowo.
According to the President, logistics distribution is also carried out even though it faces geographical and extreme weather challenges, especially in mountainous areas.
Villages that have not been reached by land routes are also routinely visited by helicopters, including for the delivery of fuel and basic necessities.
The President also reminded that there were parties who spread incorrect information in the midst of the disaster, including the government's narrative of not being present.
The Head of State assessed that this condition needed to be watched out for because it could be influenced by certain motives, including political interests.
"Once again I ask that we be vigilant in the future, because it is precisely at this time that there is a tendency for a small number of people, especially those with political motivations, or even I frankly see that there may be parties, outside forces who have always been I don't understand, don't like Indonesia, don't like Indonesia to be strong," said Prabowo.
For the performance of the apparatus at all levels, the President expressed his pride and gratitude to the leadership of the TNI, Polri, and all levels who took quick steps and took initiative in the field.
"I frankly, as President of the Republic of Indonesia, I am proud to see our officers at every level in the midst of the people. So everyone is deploying without asking too much orders from me, taking the initiative. I thank the leaders of the TNI Commander, the National Police Chief, the Chiefs of Staff, all who are present and take action on their own initiative," said President Prabowo.
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