Dony Oskaria Visits Temporary Shelter Residents in Malalo, Tanah Datar
Tanah Datar, West Sumatra (ANTARA) — Danantara Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dony Oskaria visited residents of temporary shelters built by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for communities affected by flash floods (galodo) in Malalo, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra, on Thursday.
The visit was conducted to ensure the readiness of facilities and to accelerate post-disaster community recovery along the shores of Lake Singkarak.
Dony, who also serves as Head of the SOE Supervisory Agency (BP BUMN), was accompanied by West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah, Deputy Chairman of House of Representatives Commission VI Andre Rosiade, and Tanah Datar Regent Eka Putra to inspect the condition of temporary shelters, including living quarters, communal kitchens, and sanitation facilities.
On the occasion, Dony Oskaria affirmed that the presence of SOEs represents the state's commitment to communities affected by disasters.
"Going forward, we will also continue construction at several locations. This demonstrates our commitment to communities affected by disasters," said Dony.
He emphasised that SOEs must be present among the public, particularly during emergencies when assistance is needed.
"SOEs belong to the people of Indonesia. Therefore, SOEs must be present when the public needs them," he said.
According to him, various needs from temporary shelter construction to logistical support have been provided through SOE collaboration, ranging from material supply and heavy equipment to other operational support.
"We saw earlier that everything was provided by SOEs, from equipment, truck fleets, to other supporting facilities. Whatever is possible for us to assist with, we will certainly help to the best of our ability," he explained.
Dony also conveyed that the construction of temporary shelters is part of a national programme for assisting disaster-affected communities. Nationally, the initial construction plan targeted approximately 15,000 units.
However, during implementation, this figure has been adjusted to match actual community needs on the ground. Some residents have opted for alternative assistance schemes provided by the government, such as cash aid or alternative housing options.
"Not all of them become temporary shelters. Some have been converted to other assistance schemes according to community needs, with the budget still prepared by the government," he said.
For the West Sumatra region, the government has prepared a budget of approximately Rp400 billion to support housing construction and recovery for disaster-affected communities.
The visit is expected to accelerate the rehabilitation process whilst ensuring that communities can resume their lives in a proper and safe manner following the disaster.
The visit was conducted to ensure the readiness of facilities and to accelerate post-disaster community recovery along the shores of Lake Singkarak.
Dony, who also serves as Head of the SOE Supervisory Agency (BP BUMN), was accompanied by West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah, Deputy Chairman of House of Representatives Commission VI Andre Rosiade, and Tanah Datar Regent Eka Putra to inspect the condition of temporary shelters, including living quarters, communal kitchens, and sanitation facilities.
On the occasion, Dony Oskaria affirmed that the presence of SOEs represents the state's commitment to communities affected by disasters.
"Going forward, we will also continue construction at several locations. This demonstrates our commitment to communities affected by disasters," said Dony.
He emphasised that SOEs must be present among the public, particularly during emergencies when assistance is needed.
"SOEs belong to the people of Indonesia. Therefore, SOEs must be present when the public needs them," he said.
According to him, various needs from temporary shelter construction to logistical support have been provided through SOE collaboration, ranging from material supply and heavy equipment to other operational support.
"We saw earlier that everything was provided by SOEs, from equipment, truck fleets, to other supporting facilities. Whatever is possible for us to assist with, we will certainly help to the best of our ability," he explained.
Dony also conveyed that the construction of temporary shelters is part of a national programme for assisting disaster-affected communities. Nationally, the initial construction plan targeted approximately 15,000 units.
However, during implementation, this figure has been adjusted to match actual community needs on the ground. Some residents have opted for alternative assistance schemes provided by the government, such as cash aid or alternative housing options.
"Not all of them become temporary shelters. Some have been converted to other assistance schemes according to community needs, with the budget still prepared by the government," he said.
For the West Sumatra region, the government has prepared a budget of approximately Rp400 billion to support housing construction and recovery for disaster-affected communities.
The visit is expected to accelerate the rehabilitation process whilst ensuring that communities can resume their lives in a proper and safe manner following the disaster.