Aceh

President Prabowo Joins Eid al-Fitr Prayer with Aceh Disaster Survivors, Inspects Flood Recovery Progress

20 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

In a follow-up to his December 2025 survey of Aceh floods, President Prabowo Subianto performed Idul Fitri 1447 H prayer on March 21, 2026, with around 1,300 flood and landslide survivors at Masjid Darussalam in Aceh Tamiang. Accompanied by key officials, he distributed aid, inspected temporary housing, and received updates on rapid rehabilitation progress across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.

Satgas PRR accelerates huntap and huntara construction in Sumatra

Sumatra Post-Disaster Acceleration Task Force for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction reports progress in permanent (huntap) and temporary (huntara) housing as of April 3, 2026. A total of 230 huntap units completed out of 35,368 planned, while huntara reached 17,084 units or 89 percent of the target. Waiting housing funds have also been fully disbursed to 14,021 recipients.

Five villages in Aceh and North Sumatra lost due to disaster

23 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Interior Minister Tito Karnavian confirmed five villages in Aceh and North Sumatra have disappeared due to flash floods and landslides. The villages will be removed from government administration, with residents relocated. Nearly all disaster refugees in Sumatra are no longer in tents.

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State firms ensure aid distribution and huntara construction in Aceh post-disaster

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Prabowo inspects construction of 600 temporary homes in Aceh Tamiang

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Ministry of Public Works starts drilling 24 boreholes in Aceh Tamiang

Forestry minister confirms Prabowo's 20,000 hectares in Aceh for elephant conservation

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has confirmed President Prabowo Subianto's ownership of PT Tusam Hutani Lestari in Aceh, which donated 20,000 hectares of forest land for elephant conservation. This exceeds the initial request of 10,000 hectares and is allocated for an elephant corridor in partnership with WWF. The statement was made during a press conference at the Presidential Palace on December 15, 2025.

Girl in Aceh flood cries for Quran over snacks

15 de dezembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

A young girl in flood-hit Aceh cried after missing out on a Quran during a snack distribution by volunteers. Storyteller Awam Prakoso, visiting shelters in Bireun and Pidie Jaya, was moved by children's requests for books and school bags instead. He promised to send a Quran to the girl.

South aceh regent defies ban on umrah during disaster

South Aceh Regent Mirwan MS went on umrah on December 2, 2025, despite Governor Muzakir Manaf rejecting his permission due to floods and landslides. Interior Minister Tito Karnavian confirmed no permit reached the ministry. As a result, Mirwan was suspended for three months.

Volunteers face tough challenges delivering aid to flood-hit Aceh

09 de dezembro de 2025 Reportado por IA

Severe floods hitting Aceh since November 26, 2025 have cut off access to isolated areas, forcing volunteers to undertake perilous journeys on wooden boats that frequently collide with obstacles. Aid delivery efforts continue unabated, including by the TNI and companies like Pertamina, amid a decrease in the number of refugees across Sumatra.

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