PRR Task Force Completes Distribution of Additional Regional Transfer Funds Worth Rp 10.6 Trillion, Post-Disaster Recovery Progresses Rapidly

The government, through the Task Force for Accelerating Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (PRR) Post-Sumatra Disaster, has completed the distribution of additional regional transfer funds (TKD) to disaster-affected areas in Aceh, North Sumatra (Sumut), and West Sumatra (Sumbar). By 4 May 2026, a total of Rp 10.65 trillion in additional TKD has been disbursed at 100 per cent to accelerate post-disaster recovery in the three affected provinces. The TKD distribution was carried out in stages to maintain the acceleration of regional government liquidity. In the first stage, the government disbursed Rp 4.38 trillion, or 40 per cent, on 27 February 2026. Subsequently, the second stage amounting to Rp 3.19 trillion, or 30 per cent, was disbursed on 31 March 2026. The final stage, valued at Rp 3.06 trillion or 30 per cent, was disbursed on 4 May 2026. This realisation also ensures that affected regions have adequate fiscal space to accelerate post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction. In aggregate, Aceh Province received additional TKD of Rp 1.65 trillion, Sumut Rp 6.35 trillion, and Sumbar Rp 2.63 trillion. These funds have been channelled to district/city governments in the form of additional profit-sharing funds (DBH), general allocation funds (DAU), and special autonomy funds (Otsus). The Head of the PRR Post-Sumatra Disaster Task Force, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, stated that the additional TKD policy is a strategic step by President Prabowo Subianto to ensure the recovery process runs quickly and evenly. “The President decided that all provinces and districts/cities would be given additional TKD. The total is around Rp 10.6 trillion. This is to ensure recovery runs quickly and evenly,” he said in an official statement received by Kompas.com on Tuesday (5/5/2026). Tito explained that the decision was taken after considering real needs on the ground. The government not only targets directly affected areas but also all areas within the related provinces so that recovery runs more integrated. Furthermore, he conveyed that the impact of the TKD distribution is starting to be seen on the ground. Basic infrastructure such as roads and bridges is now operational again functionally, allowing logistics distribution to run smoothly. In addition, basic public services such as electricity, fuel oil (BBM), and people’s market activities are also beginning to recover in most areas. “As of today (22/4/2026), we see that most are already normal functionally. Roads can be passed, logistics has no problems, electricity and markets are also running,” Tito revealed. With the availability of adequate budgets, the construction of permanent housing (huntap), recovery of public facilities, and strengthening of the affected community’s economy are expected to proceed more quickly.