Deputy Social Minister Distributes Compensation to Heirs and Landslide Victims in Banjarnegara
Deputy Social Minister Agus Jabo Priyono distributed compensation to the heirs of deceased victims and those severely injured from a landslide in Pandanarum Village, Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java. The total compensation reached 440 million rupiah.
The distribution took place at Banjarnegara Regency’s Administrative Building on Sunday (15 March). During the occasion, Agus Jabo also extended condolences to the families of victims.
“On behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs and the central government, we wish to express our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We hope that those who lost their lives in yesterday’s disaster will find a good place beside Allah the Almighty,” said Agus Jabo in a written statement.
Compensation was given to the heirs of 28 victims and 4 severely injured individuals. Each heir of a deceased received 15 million rupiah, while those severely injured received 5 million rupiah.
Beyond compensation, Agus Jabo also handed over logistical buffer stock worth 171.784 million rupiah and 20 food aid packages for affected residents.
Agus Jabo emphasised that the assistance represents the government’s attention to disaster-affected communities. “Please understand that this is not merely about the monetary value, but rather a concrete demonstration that the state stands alongside its people in times of grief and that the government is present during their trials,” he explained.
He also revealed that handling of the Banjarnegara landslide has now entered the rehabilitation and reconstruction phase, including the construction of temporary shelters for affected residents.
The Ministry of Social Affairs, according to Agus Jabo, will also provide household furnishings assistance worth 3 million rupiah for each family affected by the landslide. This assistance includes household items such as mattresses, cupboards, and other necessities.
“This 3 million rupiah support is another form of our attention to those now living in temporary shelters. The Deputy Regent will coordinate with the Ministry of Social Affairs to submit proposals and request support for furnishing the temporary homes,” he said.
Meanwhile, Banjarnegara Deputy Regent Wakhid Jumali expressed appreciation for the assistance provided by the central government through the Ministry of Social Affairs. He stated that 100 temporary shelter units have been constructed for affected residents thus far.
“We still have 92 shelters that, God willing, will be completed shortly, and the National Disaster Management Authority will certainly provide support as well. The central government’s intervention and this Ministry’s policy are truly meaningful,” said Wakhid.
He also noted that Agus Jabo’s presence and the central government’s policies were invaluable and greatly assisted the recovery process for affected victims.
“This is immensely helpful for the recovery process, enabling the affected victims to return to normalcy across all aspects of their lives. We extend our heartfelt gratitude,” Wakhid added.