The Head of the Accelerated Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and\nReconstruction Task Force for Sumatra, Muhammad Tito Karnavian,\nexpressed his appreciation for the positive recovery progress in Bireuen\nRegency.<\/p>\n
According to Tito, conditions are now far better compared to 29\nNovember 2025, when a number of land access routes in the area were\nsevered, causing logistics distribution to be severely disrupted.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government, under the directive of President Prabowo, deployed\nall resources to carry out repairs. I know that all electricity was down\nbefore. The internet was down,\u201d Tito said in a statement on Saturday\n(21\/2\/2026).<\/p>\n
He made the remarks whilst inspecting conditions and distributing aid\nto residents of Bireuen Regency at the Balee Panah Evacuation Post in\nBireuen, Aceh, on Saturday (21\/2).<\/p>\n
Through hard work and collaboration among all parties, the results of\npost-disaster recovery are now becoming visible. This is marked by the\nincreasing number of young people who have resumed using smartphones and\nother electronic devices. According to Tito, the restoration of these\ntechnological devices serves as a positive indicator, as the public has\nregained adequate access to information.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the government-initiated reconstruction and\nrehabilitation efforts have also successfully normalised the\ndistribution of logistics, gas, and fuel. Tito stated that the\ngovernment will continue working hard to drive full recovery in the\ndisaster-affected areas.<\/p>\n
On the occasion, Tito noted that lowland areas affected by the\ndisaster in Aceh generally face the primary issue of disrupted\nactivities due to mud. Another concern is the damage to residents\u2019\nhomes.<\/p>\n
The government is therefore continuing to coordinate and hold\nmeetings to address these issues. He assured that the pace of\npost-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction would be accelerated,\nparticularly regarding repairs to schools, places of worship, and\nIslamic boarding schools (pesantren). He also urged all parties to be\npatient and await the results of the government\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been in Aceh Tamiang since the first day of fasting. I have\ndeliberately spent this past week here because I want to convey a\nmessage. My presence here, meeting all of you directly, demonstrates\nthat the central government is not standing idle. We will resolve the\nexisting problems,\u201d Tito concluded.<\/p>\n
During the visit, Tito also distributed aid to the Bireuen community.\nThe assistance included hundreds of worship supply packages, thousands\nof pieces of Muslim clothing for residents, and hundreds of jackets for\nboth children and adults.<\/p>\n
Also present at the event were Aceh Deputy Governor Fadhlullah,\nBireuen Regent Mukhlis, members of the Bireuen Regional Leadership\nCoordination Forum (Forkopimda), and other relevant officials.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/tito-praises-positive-post-disaster-recovery-progress-during-bireuen-regency-visit-1771721187", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }