MALANG - The Malang Regency Government (Pemkab) in East Java stated that the New Year 2026 celebration in the area was filled with prayer activities for flood and landslide victims on Sumatra Island.
"There are no fireworks, no convoys. On New Year's Eve, we prayed together for Indonesia which is in mourning," said Malang Regent M Sanusi, quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, December 17.
Natural disasters on the island of Sumatra occurred in three provinces, namely Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
The joint prayer on the occasion of the new year was held at the mosque located in the Kanjuruhan Stadium area, Kepanjen District, Malang Regency.
"Prayer together at the Kanjuruhan Mosque at 12 o'clock at night," he said.
In addition, Sanusi said he had instructed all officers from several Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) of the Malang Regency Government, such as the Police Pamong Praja Unit (Satpol PP) and the Transportation Service (Dishub) to assist the police officers who organized the Lilin Semeru Operation, starting from December 20, 2025 to January 2, 2026.
"If there are ambulances, heavy equipment and fire extinguishers, we have prepared for Christmas and New Year's Eve security," he said.
This decision has been coordinated with the Malang Police. The security plan targets public spaces, both tourist attractions, houses of worship, markets, and business centers in the local area.
Head of the Malang Police AKBP Danang Setiyo Pambudi Sukarno stated his support regarding the Malang Regency Government's decision to choose to carry out a joint prayer agenda for victims of natural disasters on Sumatra Island.
The police ensured the security of the activity so that it could run smoothly.
"What is clear is that we are still gathering this activity from the community to be coordinated so that it goes well," he said.
He stated that at the agenda, the public could maximize the opportunity to pray for the security and safety of the Indonesian people.
"Then also ask for prayers for the security and safety of Malang Regency," he said.
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