Navy Chief States Many Menteng Residents Still Struggle, Distributes 2,000 Food Packages
JAKARTA - The Chief of Staff of the Navy (KSAL), Admiral TNI Muhammad Ali, distributed food aid packages to residents in the Menteng Tenggulun area and surrounding neighbourhoods at Wisma Elang Laut, Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday afternoon (18/3/2026).
According to Ali, there are still many residents facing difficulties around the elite Menteng residential area.
“(The recipients are) 2,000 families from Menteng. All areas of Menteng, Menteng Tenggulun, Menteng Sukabumi, and another Menteng area. Basically, around here, there are apparently still many who are struggling,” said Ali after the distribution event.
The activity was held together with the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs (Polhukam) Djamari Chaniago, the Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Maruarar Sirait, as well as ambassadors from friendly countries—Singapore, Egypt, and Australia—who reside in the Menteng area.
“And this is all also an order from the President to help with all the difficulties faced by the community,” stated Ali.
The KSAL hopes that the aid can alleviate the burden of daily needs for the community and bring benefits and blessings to the recipients.
He also emphasised that the strength of the TNI, including the Navy, comes from the support and trust of the people, so harmonious relations with the community must continue to be maintained and enhanced.
“Well, this is our opportunity to carry out community service while it’s Ramadan, the month full of blessings. The hope is that this can be utilised as best as possible by the Menteng residents who need it,” said Ali.
He assessed that the activity is a manifestation of brotherhood and humanity amid the moment of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
“All Menteng residents are united, also with the Coordinating Minister earlier, united. We join hands, we also learn from what President Prabowo does, who always teaches us to work together, including with our neighbours,” said Maruarar.