Home Affairs Minister inspects post-disaster reconstruction in East Aceh

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Home Affairs Minister and Chairman of the Task Force for the Acceleration of Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Sumatera, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, conducted an inspection visit to East Aceh Regency to check and review post-disaster reconstruction progress in the area.

Beginning his visit, Tito performed the dawn prayer together with local residents at the Darussalihin Mosque in East Aceh, Aceh, in a solemn and familial atmosphere.

In a statement received in Jakarta on Friday, Tito also distributed community assistance from the Ministry of Home Affairs to the people of East Aceh.

The aid was symbolically handed over to East Aceh Regent Iskandar Usman Al-Farlaky and to representatives of the local community.

“In Aceh, of the 18 regencies and municipalities affected, we see a need for particular attention starting from Aceh Tamiang, East Aceh, North Aceh, Bireuen, and Pidie Jaya,” Tito said.

Tito detailed that, in general, areas across Aceh experienced varied disaster impacts. These impacts include damaged infrastructure, mud deposits, disrupted irrigation flows, and severed road access. The government, together with relevant parties, continues to work on addressing these various issues.

He emphasised that the state is present and will continue to pursue optimal post-disaster recovery, including in East Aceh.

Furthermore, all parties continue to work hard to ensure the recovery process proceeds swiftly so that communities can recover and return to normal life.

“And once again, East Aceh is one of the areas that is our concern. That is what demonstrates that the state is present for post-disaster recovery,” he said.