PADANG - West Sumatra (Sumbar) Governor Mahyeldi has confirmed that the central government through the Minister of Finance (Menkeu) has canceled the policy of cutting transfer funds to the region (TKD) for this province, following the incident of flash flood and landslides that hit Ranah Minang.
"Yes, thank God, I just read that the Minister of Finance has accepted what we asked for," said Mahyeldi, in Padang City, Wednesday, December 17, reported by ANTARA.
Previously, the West Sumatra Governor wrote a letter to President Prabowo Subianto asking for the cancellation of the 2026 TKD budget cut of Rp. 2.6 trillion to help handle the hydrometeorological disaster that hit the area.
Although there has been a notice of cancellation of the budget cuts for the Sumbar Province, Mahyeldi said the budget was not enough to overcome the impact of damage caused by disasters that hit almost all districts and cities in Ranah Minang.
"But what is clear is that the funds are still lacking. The funds (TKD) are Rp. 2.5 trillion while the impact of losses in West Sumatra ranges from Rp. 5.2 trillion," said the former Mayor of Padang.
However, Mahyeldi welcomed the central government's policy which ensured that the 2026 fiscal year TKD for disaster-affected areas would not be cut. This step is considered very helpful for the region in dealing with the impact of hydrometeorological disasters that occurred in late November 2025.
"This decision is an important support for the region to continue to carry out public services and accelerate post-disaster recovery. We thank the President and the Minister of Finance for their attention and real support to disaster-affected areas," he said again.
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