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        "msgid": "ministry-disburses-rp100-9-billion-for-east-aceh-disaster-recovery-1773658589",
        "date": "2026-03-16 16:45:10",
        "title": "Ministry disburses Rp100.9 billion for East Aceh disaster recovery",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Social Affairs Ministry has distributed Rp100.9 billion (approximately US$6 million) in disaster relief assistance to affected families in East Aceh, with each household receiving Rp60 million covering home infrastructure, economic stimulus, and daily needs. The government is using PT Pos Indonesia to manage distribution through multiple channels, including door-to-door delivery for elderly residents unable to access distribution centres, with the programme expected to expand as verified beneficiary data is updated.",
        "content": "<p>Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf distributed the assistance\nalongside Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian at the District Head\u2019s\nOffice in East Aceh, Aceh Province, on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hope this aid will be truly helpful for household recovery, both\nin terms of home infrastructure and family economies,\u201d Yusuf told the\npress after the handover ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>He pointed out that each family could receive Rp60 million (around\nUS$3,500), which includes additional aid valued at Rp3 million for home\nfurnishings, Rp5 million as an economic stimulus, and Rp5.4 million to\nmeet daily needs.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry, he continued, refers to verified data provided by the\nEast Aceh government to distribute the assistance, noting that the\nnumber of recipients is expected to grow as data updates are\nprocessed.<\/p>\n<p>Yusuf explained that the disbursement process entails his office\nforwarding the data to the Ministry of Finance for approval before\nissuing a letter instructing state postal company PT Pos Indonesia to\ndistribute the assistance to targeted residents.<\/p>\n<p>He underlined that the government has set three main distribution\nmethods: beneficiaries redeeming aid at post offices, disbursements\nthrough community groups, and delivery to the homes of designated local\nfigures.<\/p>\n<p>He added that Pos Indonesia will apply a door-to-door scheme for\nelderly residents unable to attend aid distribution sites.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Aceh, aid is being distributed by PT Pos Indonesia in pursuit of\nswiftness and accessibility,\u201d Yusuf said.<\/p>\n<p>The minister also urged beneficiaries to maximize the aid by\ndirecting its use toward recovery from disaster impacts, in line with\nthe government\u2019s intent.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Bali governor distributes Rp1.26 billion in Buleleng\nflood relief<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia distributes $50 million disaster aid to flood\nvictims<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Aloysius L, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ministry-disburses-rp100-9-billion-for-east-aceh-disaster-recovery-1773658589",
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