Tito Distributes Condolence Payments to Heirs of NTT Earthquake Victims

Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian visited the home of one of the victims who died in the Nusa Tenggara Timur earthquake. Tito visited the home of the late Maria Diana Meliana in Kota Uneng, Alok District, Maumere, Sikka Regency, on Wednesday (19/8).

In a written statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Tito handed over compassionate assistance amounting to Rp15 million. Tito also conveyed moral support and encouragement to the bereaved family.

“We cannot replace the grief, but at the very least, we convey our compassionate assistance to provide support to the family,” said Tito.

Tito expressed hope that the late Maria Diana Meliana would find the best place by His side and that the family left behind would be granted fortitude.

On the same occasion, he also distributed compassionate assistance of the same value to the heirs of four other deceased victims. The aid was entrusted through Sikka Regent Juventus Prima Yoris Kago to be delivered to the victims’ families.

After visiting the victims’ families, Tito continued his visit to the Samador Sports Hall in Sikka Regency. At that location, he directly inspected the evacuation post while listening to the Sikka Regent’s explanation regarding the post-earthquake conditions and recovery measures.

Previously, Tito had also handed over similar assistance to the heirs of deceased victims in several affected locations, such as Satar Kampas Village, East Manggarai Regency; Nangapanda District, Ende Regency; and Waekokak Village, Nagekeo Regency. He expressed hope that the assistance would ease the burden on the victims’ families.