JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that Indonesia has the full ability to handle disasters that occur in a number of affected areas without having to declare them as national disasters. The affirmation was conveyed by President Prabowo during the Paripurna Cabinet Meeting at the State Palace, Jakarta, Monday, December 15
Prabowo revealed that he received many phone calls from heads of state who conveyed their concerns while offering assistance. However, he assessed that the national condition was still under control and could be handled with its own strength.
"I say thank you for their attention. Indonesia is able to overcome this," said Prabowo.
He also responded to the demands of a number of parties who asked that the disaster be declared a national disaster. According to Prabowo, the government has deployed the maximum handling in the three affected provinces and continues to monitor the situation directly.
"The situation is under control. I keep monitoring," he said.
The President ensured that the government would immediately form a rehabilitation and reconstruction task force. The construction of temporary and permanent housing is a top priority.
The government even targets the construction of around 2,000 houses starting this week, which allows them to be immediately used as permanent residences by utilizing state-owned land.
In terms of the budget, Prabowo emphasized that the State Budget (APBN) had been prepared and sufficient. He said that the efficiency policy implemented since the beginning of his administration had given the country a strong fiscal space to respond quickly to disasters.
The government has also channeled operational funds directly to the affected areas. Each province receives Rp. 20 billion, while 52 regencies and cities each receive Rp. 4 billion outside the recovery budget. The funds were received by the region only three days after the instructions were given.
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On the ground, more than 50,000 TNI and Polri personnel were deployed, supported by more than 60 helicopters and dozens of aircraft. The government also sent about 1,000 heavy equipment, repaired 50 bailey bridges - seven of which have been completed - and restored most road access and electricity networks.
However, President Prabowo admitted that full recovery would take several months. However, he emphasized that the country was present and continued to work hard in the midst of severe natural challenges.
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