Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian, in his capacity as\nHead of the Post-Disaster Accelerated Rehabilitation and Reconstruction\nTask Force for Sumatra, has affirmed that accelerating infrastructure\ndevelopment and the provision of permanent housing are the top\npriorities in the recovery of disaster-affected residents in Pidie Jaya\nRegency.<\/p>\n
According to Tito, expediting permanent housing construction is\nessential so that residents whose homes were severely damaged or\ndestroyed can promptly secure certainty of shelter. He explained that\nthe construction process involves local governments, particularly in\nensuring the validity of aid recipient data.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe permanent housing process involves the local government, and I\nwill certainly chase up all the regents and the governor to ensure the\ndata is prepared,\u201d Tito stated in a written statement on Sunday\n(22\/2\/2026).<\/p>\n
The remarks were made during an iftar gathering with the Pidie Jaya\ncommunity at the Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur\u2019an (MTQ) Hall in Pidie Jaya,\nAceh, on Saturday (21\/2).<\/p>\n
He further emphasised that the accuracy and completeness of data from\nlocal governments is the key factor in accelerating permanent housing\nconstruction.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe key for permanent housing \u2014 because the Regent said, \u2018Please\nbuild permanent housing as quickly as possible\u2019 \u2014 the number one factor\nin the speed of building permanent housing is data from the local\ngovernment. Each resident must be asked individually,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Beyond housing, Tito also highlighted the acceleration of\ninfrastructure development, particularly connecting bridges damaged by\nthe disaster. He revealed that he had coordinated with the Public Works\nMinister regarding the construction of a permanent two-lane bridge to\nfacilitate residents\u2019 mobility and logistics distribution.<\/p>\n
The route is a strategic corridor linking Medan to Banda Aceh and is\nfrequently used by large lorries, necessitating robust and reliable\nconstruction.<\/p>\n
\u201cI contacted the Public Works Minister earlier, as well as Public\nWorks officials. The Public Works Minister told me \u2014 just half an hour\nago we were in contact \u2014 that he will build a permanent bridge next to\nthe temporary bridge that collapsed,\u201d he disclosed.<\/p>\n
On another front, he acknowledged that several issues remain,\nincluding homes affected by mudslides and approximately 1,500 hectares\nof rice paddies that have yet to recover. The government is also\nconsidering long-term measures including the construction of sabo dams\nand strengthening of embankments to mitigate the risk of subsequent\nflooding.<\/p>\n
Through cross-ministerial coordination and local government support,\nTito expressed hope that the acceleration of infrastructure and\npermanent housing construction would proceed effectively, ensuring a\ncomprehensive recovery in Aceh, particularly Pidie Jaya, and providing\ncertainty for affected communities.<\/p>\n
Following the iftar gathering, Tito distributed aid to the community\nin the form of worship supplies and clothing, including headscarves,\ntrousers, shirts, jackets, and vests. The event continued with the\nperformance of Tarawih prayers together with local residents.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/tito-affirms-acceleration-of-permanent-housing-and-bridge-construction-during-iftar-in-pidie-jaya-1771737126", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }