JAKARTA - The government ensures that learning activities in the affected areas of Sumatra will begin on January 5, 2026, even though thousands of schools have been damaged. The main focus at this time is to ensure that children's education rights are not interrupted in the midst of recovery.
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Pratikno said that there were around 3,700 schools affected, with around 3,100 schools experiencing heavy damage. Of these, 587 schools are still in the cleaning process, which is targeted to be completed on January 4, 2026.
"The learning process continues from January 5. There are still 54 schools that will carry out teaching and learning activities in tents," Pratikno told reporters at the Halim Perdanakusumah Disaster Post, Jakarta, Monday, December 29.
He explained that more than half of the affected districts and cities have now switched from the emergency response phase to the transition phase of rehabilitation and reconstruction. In Aceh, seven districts/cities have entered the transition phase, while 11 areas are still extending the emergency response status. In North Sumatra, eight areas have transitioned and eight are still in emergency response. In West Sumatra, ten areas have transitioned and three are still in the emergency phase.
The extension of the emergency response status, said Pratikno, was carried out so that the area was really ready to enter the rehabilitation and reconstruction phase.
To support the recovery of basic services, the government continues to increase the delivery of generators, water vehicles, tanker trucks, ready-to-use wells, emergency toilets, and other supporting equipment. Communication networks have recovered in 14 regencies/cities, while the areas that have not recovered have been strengthened with 280 units of Starlink.
In the health sector, all RSUDs have been operating even though some are not optimal. Of the 867 affected health centers, only eight are still in the recovery phase.
Meanwhile, the construction of temporary housing continues. As of December 28, 1,050 huntara units have been completed in three provinces, consisting of 450 units by BNPB and local governments, as well as 600 units by Danantara and SOEs.
Economic recovery is also beginning to be seen. In Aceh, 18 of 112 traditional markets have resumed operations. In North Sumatra, 46 of 47 markets are functioning. In West Sumatra, three markets have resumed operations and one is still in the acceleration of recovery.
"The cooperation of all parties is the key to the recovery of Sumatra," said Pratikno.
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