As recovery continues from the late November 2025 floods and landslides in Sumatra—which have killed over 1,100—Indonesia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education is providing Rp32 billion in special allowances to 16,467 educators and staff in affected provinces, including Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and East Java.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported 1,137 deaths and 163 missing as of December 26, with 457,255 still displaced across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, though some areas are transitioning to recovery.
Minister Abdul Mu’ti announced the Rp32 billion disbursement to support emergency education services, emphasizing, "In disaster conditions, the safety of school communities is the top priority. However, children's right to learn must not be halted." The funds target dedicated educators amid ongoing challenges.
Distribution, from December 2025 to February 2026: Rp1.8 billion for 915 early childhood educators; Rp20.5 billion for 10,274 primary educators; Rp10.5 billion for 5,258 secondary educators; plus Rp2 million each for 20 education staff and 20 support personnel (3 in Aceh, 17 in West Sumatra).
Secretary General Suharti called it a sign of government care, hoping to motivate teachers during recovery.
Parallel efforts include TNI restoring road access in West Sumatra's Agam Regency on December 24 and police aid for infrastructure. Humanitarian support continues, such as Rp700 million from Laznas Darunnajah and Gontor Pesantren.
