Andre Rosiade Distributes 5,000 Food Packages to Dharmasraya Residents
Deputy Chair of Commission VI of the Indonesian House of Representatives Andre Rosiade has continued channelling social assistance to the people of West Sumatra. On this occasion, 5,000 packages of basic food staples were distributed to residents of Dharmasraya Regency at the Official Residence of the Regent, combined with a breaking of fast ceremony with the beneficiaries. The activity was attended directly by Dharmasraya Regent Annisa Suci Ramadhani.
In her remarks, Annisa expressed appreciation for Andre’s attention to Dharmasraya residents, emphasising that this assistance is particularly meaningful amid rising basic needs.
“We thank Bapak Andre Rosiade for his concern for the people of Dharmasraya. This assistance not only eases the burden on residents ahead of Ramadan, but also demonstrates the presence of a people’s representative amongst the community,” said Annisa, in a written statement on Monday (2 March 2026).
Annisa also outlined several ongoing programmes being prepared in Dharmasraya. One of these is the construction of a People’s School in Sungai Kambut, which will serve communities from Village 1 to Village 5 with free accommodation and educational facilities.
Additionally, she mentioned plans for the operational launch of a Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme in Pulau Punjung, targeted at reaching tens of thousands of residents, including pregnant women, schoolchildren, and elderly persons.
“The MBG programme not only provides health benefits, but also stimulates the local economy, from egg suppliers, poultry, to vegetables,” she added.
Meanwhile, Andre stressed that the food package distribution represents a commitment to continue assisting the community. He noted that this assistance is not a single programme, but part of broader efforts to encourage development in Dharmasraya.
“Today we are distributing 5,000 packages of basic foodstuffs to the people of Dharmasraya. Additionally, we are symbolically handing over an ambulance to the people of Ampang Kuranji. This is part of our commitment to continue supporting regional development,” said Andre.
Andre also touched upon several programmes being pursued, ranging from the construction of a People’s School, provision of clean water through rural water supply systems (SPAM), improvement of electricity networks in remote areas, to improvements in telecommunications signals in several regions.
“We want Dharmasraya to continue to progress. It may not yet be optimal, but we will try our utmost so that the community can experience the benefits of development,” he said.
Assistance recipients expressed gratitude for the food package distribution. Beyond easing basic needs, the activity also served as a means of strengthening ties between the community and regional leaders.
The distribution of 5,000 food packages in Dharmasraya adds to Andre Rosiade’s series of social activities in West Sumatra, following earlier distributions of thousands of packages in other areas. This step is regarded as evidence of consistency in helping the community, particularly ahead of Ramadan when household needs increase.
With support for various development programmes and social assistance, Dharmasraya residents hope that attention to their district will continue so that community welfare increases.
The activity was also attended by Deputy Chair of the West Sumatra Provincial Assembly Evi Yandri Rajo Budiman, Dharmasraya Assembly Members Rosandi Sanjaya, M Yasin, Tedy Waldian, as well as local community figures.