BRI Peduli Builds 3 Logistics Posts and 1 Public Kitchen in NTT, Directors Inspect Disaster Sites
BRI, through its Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) activities, continues to accelerate the post-disaster recovery process following the earthquake that struck several areas in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
After distributing emergency disaster relief, BRI — as part of Danantara — has built three logistics posts in three main affected areas: West Manggarai, Ngada, and Nagekeo. BRI has also established a public kitchen in Nagekeo.
The three logistics posts consist of the BRI Peduli main logistics post in Labuan Bajo–West Manggarai, located at Batu Cermin, Komodo District; the BRI Peduli Bajawa logistics post located on Jalan TW Mengeruda, Ngedukelu, Bajawa, Ngada Regency; and the BRI Peduli Mbay post in Nagekeo Regency, located on Jalan TW 17, Pulau, Danga, Aesesa District.
As part of efforts to ensure optimal post-disaster handling, BRI Director of Operations Hakim Putratama and BRI Director of Micro Business Akhmad Purwakajaya directly inspected the earthquake-affected areas in NTT.
The visit was conducted to ensure the readiness of the logistics posts and public kitchen, the aid distribution process, and the fulfilment of affected communities’ needs can proceed quickly and on target.
BRI Corporate Secretary Dhanny said the presence of the three BRI Peduli logistics posts and one public kitchen is part of BRI’s effort to bring assistance closer to the community while ensuring the disaster relief distribution process runs more quickly, in a directed manner, and in line with the needs of residents on the ground.
The posts also serve as collection, management, and distribution points for aid before it is channelled to affected communities in surrounding areas.
“The BRI Peduli logistics posts and public kitchen are a form of BRI’s commitment to continue standing with the community, especially in situations that require care and support such as in NTT,” he said in a statement on Tuesday (18/8/2026).
Going forward, he explained, the logistics posts and public kitchen may be expanded depending on conditions and needs.
With the logistics posts and public kitchen in place, aid is expected to reach communities in need more easily, particularly those facing hardship due to the disaster’s impact.
The presence of the posts also helps strengthen aid distribution coordination so that support can be received more effectively during the emergency response period and the ongoing recovery process.
To date, in relation to the NTT Earthquake Disaster Response, BRI has distributed various forms of assistance to support the needs of affected communities.
These range from hundreds of ready-to-eat meals, medical equipment and medicines, basic food packages and rice, drinking water tanks, blankets, tarpaulins, refugee tents, emergency lamps, toiletries, baby supplies, and various other necessities.
According to Dhanny, BRI ensures the safety of customers and employees remains the top priority.
BRI has currently taken asset security measures at the locations and is coordinating with relevant parties to conduct a thorough assessment of the condition of buildings and operational facilities.
BRI has also prepared mitigation measures to ensure banking services for the public can continue to operate. Customers can still access various BRI banking services through BRImo and available BRILink agents.