40 Traditional Sade Houses Rebuilt After Fire
JAKARTA — The government says 40 of the 75 traditional houses in Sade Indigenous Village, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), have been rebuilt and fitted with roofs after a fire in late August 2026. Recovery is being carried out in stages to restore the function of the cultural heritage area.
Susiwijono Moegiarso, secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, said recovery work in Sade had continued since the emergency response period ended on 20 September 2026. The response has moved on to physical and economic reconstruction.
“Work is now focused on implementing the design, with the main priorities being the rebuilding of traditional houses and public facilities, the provision of utilities and safety infrastructure, and the recovery of the community’s economy while preserving Sade’s cultural character,” Susiwijono said in a statement in Jakarta on Monday (12 October 2026).
The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has also discussed the technical recovery plan with the NTB provincial government, including funding coordination, construction designs, completion schedules and the division of responsibilities. Intensive coordination is under way to ensure that every stage of reconstruction is completed on time.
“The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs is coordinating ministries and agencies, local government, state-owned enterprises and other partners to ensure funding needs, design compliance, completion schedules and the division of responsibilities are addressed, so that the rebuilding can be carried out properly,” Susiwijono said.
The reconstruction design, initiated by InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) with support from the University of Mataram and the customary community, has been completed. The Ministry of Public Works and the Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas will provide technical assistance as the design is implemented.
Work has also begun on several public facilities, including a mosque, museum, bale bengong (traditional pavilion) and public toilets. Construction of these support facilities is taking place alongside repairs to residents’ homes.
The government is preparing a mechanism to distribute donations through a holding account or dedicated accounts for each affected household, so that contributions can be disbursed promptly. The system is intended to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of aid funds.
Meanwhile, economic activity in Sade Indigenous Village is beginning to pick up again. The recovery has been supported by assistance with raw materials, business capital and production equipment from the Ministry of Tourism.
The government aims to ensure that reconstruction not only restores the village physically but also supports the sustainable livelihoods of its residents while preserving local cultural character. It hopes Sade Indigenous Village will soon be able to welcome tourists again.