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        "id": 1666934,
        "msgid": "minister-of-public-works-post-disaster-recovery-in-sumatra-continues-1775731857",
        "date": "2026-04-09 17:20:06",
        "title": "Minister of Public Works: Post-disaster recovery in Sumatra continues",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Minister of Public Works, Dody Hanggodo, has confirmed that post-disaster recovery efforts, including the restoration of access and infrastructure in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, are ongoing until April 2026. Significant progress has been achieved, with 100% restoration of national roads and bridges, 93% of regional roads, and 71% of water supply services, underscoring the government's commitment to rebuilding essential infrastructure to support economic activities. The minister praised the dedication of volunteers and civil servants, emphasising the vital role of state presence in disaster response and the need for cross-sectoral coordination.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Public Works (PU) Dody Hanggodo has\nassured that post-disaster handling, including the recovery of access\nand infrastructure in the regions of Aceh, North Sumatra (Sumut), and\nWest Sumatra (Sumbar), continues unabated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur work in Aceh is not yet finished, nor in Sumut and Sumbar,\u201d Dody\nstated during the Youth Generation Silaturahmi event of the Ministry of\nPU in Jakarta on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the disaster response assignment remains active\nuntil April 2026, with a rotation system for volunteers and field\nstaff.<\/p>\n<p>Dody expressed appreciation to the Ministry of PU volunteers who have\nbeen directly involved in disaster handling, including the recovery of\nroad access and basic infrastructure in affected areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI extend my thanks to all of you for your dedication over the past\nfew weeks. Stay spirited because there is still much work ahead, and the\nnation still needs your services,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed the importance of the role of civil servants (ASN) in\nensuring the presence of the state among the people, especially during\ndisasters.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the Ministry of PU\u2019s duties are not limited to\ndisaster response but also encompass providing basic infrastructure such\nas roads, bridges, and clean water access in various regions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are still issues with shortages of bridges and clean water\nprovision. What we do is in service. The state is present when its\npeople need it,\u201d Dody remarked.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Ministry of PU recorded that by the end of February\n2026, progress in post-disaster handling in Sumatra showed significant\nachievements across various sectors, including raw water and clean water\nservices reaching about 71%, and 153 out of 176 drinking water supply\nsystems functioning again.<\/p>\n<p>In the connectivity sector, all affected national roads and bridges\nhave been restored to 100% functionality, while regional roads have\nreached about 93% and regional bridges about 63%.<\/p>\n<p>The recovery of this infrastructure is deemed essential for\ndeveloping community economic activities in disaster-affected areas.<\/p>\n<p>Dody also highlighted the importance of cross-sectoral coordination\nwithin the ministry to optimise field task implementation.<\/p>\n<p>During the event, several volunteers shared their field experiences,\nfrom limited facilities to physical and mental challenges while serving\nin disaster-affected areas.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, they expressed pride in contributing to infrastructure\nrecovery and helping affected communities resume their activities.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/minister-of-public-works-post-disaster-recovery-in-sumatra-continues-1775731857",
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