Task Force Head Tito Reminds Disaster-Affected Regions to Accelerate Additional Regional Transfer Fund Realisation
The Minister of Home Affairs, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, acting as the Head of the Task Force for the Acceleration of Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (PRR) in Sumatra, has reminded disaster-affected regions to accelerate the realisation of additional Regional Transfer Funds (TKD) and regional grants. This step is deemed crucial as disaster management in Sumatra has entered the rehabilitation and reconstruction recovery phase.
Previously, under the direction of President Prabowo Subianto, the central government distributed an additional Rp10.64 trillion in TKD to provinces, regencies, and cities in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. This additional TKD was allocated to regions directly and indirectly affected by the disasters.
Tito emphasised that the additional TKD must be utilised optimally and immediately. Affected regions are requested to prioritise recovery, particularly the repair of damaged infrastructure. Meanwhile, regions not directly affected may use the budget to strengthen disaster mitigation.
“For those not directly hit, please use it for disaster anticipation. The scope is very broad. I am providing a very wide opportunity for its use. It can be used to build or strengthen roads, bridges, and infrastructure in disaster-prone areas,” Tito stated while leading the Coordination Meeting for the Acceleration of Financial Assistance Realisation to Sumatran Regions virtually from the Ministry of Home Affairs Headquarters in Jakarta on Wednesday (17/06/2026).
During the session, Tito also expressed appreciation to several local governments that received additional TKD but provided grants to other disaster-affected areas still in need of support. These include the Medan City Government, Deli Serdang Regency Government, Padang City Government, and South Solok Regency Government.
According to data from the Sumatra PRR Task Force, almost all such grants have been transferred to the recipients’ accounts. However, Tito noted with regret that one grant remains unrealised, specifically the grant from Labuhan Batu Regency to Gayo Lues Regency.
“Only one remains, which is from Labuhan Batu to Gayo Lues. After we checked where the issue lies… it turns out the problem is in Gayo Lues,” he added.
Consequently, Tito reminded the Gayo Lues Regency Government to immediately finalise the necessary administrative requirements so that the grant can be used for post-disaster recovery. He did not hesitate to warn that sanctions would be imposed if the issue is not resolved promptly.