Bengkulu victims say no more noodles

Bengkulu victims say no more noodles

From Neraca

A short time ago I went to Bengkulu as a member of a committee assigned to channel donated money to earthquake victims there. Most of the victims I met told me that they no longer needed instant noodles but building materials.

"We have had several bouts of diarrhea because of eating too many noodles. If you don't want to donate to us what we really need, this does not matter. But, please, no more instant noodles," they said to me.

Donations should be extended directly to the people needing the building materials. Village heads are now reluctant to channel donations because they are afraid of being accused of misappropriating the funds.

In short, the earthquake victims in Bengkulu really need building materials. If you find it difficult to send these materials, just let them have the money. But please do not send them any more instant noodles.

SUHIRMAN MADJID

Bekasi, West Java