Defense Minister Formed Kuala Task Force to Expedite Disaster Handling in Sumatra
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin established the Kuala Task Force (Satgas Kuala) to accelerate post-disaster recovery in Aceh and North Sumatra.
Tag 'Disaster'
National
National
213,000 Houses Damaged due to Disaster in Sumatra
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian revealed that the total number of houses damaged by the series of disasters in Sumatra reached approximately 213,000.
National
INP Chief Calls on Officers to Remain Present for Communities Amid Disasters
Indonesian National Police (INP) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo urges officers to stay present for communities during disasters. Read the full report on Polri’s humanitarian response.
National
INP Deploys 10,999 Personnel to Handle Disasters in Aceh and Sumatra
Indonesian Police deploys 10,999 personnel to handle disasters in Aceh and Sumatra. Read the full report on police response and humanitarian aid .
Economy
Disaster Response Budget Secured Through State Budget Efficiency: President Prabowo
President Prabowo confirms Indonesia’s disaster budget is secure through APBN efficiency and rapid fund disbursement. Read the full report.
National
Basarnas Deploys Extra Teams to Support Exhausted Rescuers in Sumatra Disasters
Basarnas deploys extra personnel to support exhausted rescuers across Sumatra. Read the full news.
National
Govt Deploys SATRIA-1 Emergency Internet to Restore Connectivity in Disaster Zones
Government deploys SATRIA-1 emergency internet to restore communication in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra disaster zones. Read the full update.
National
Hundreds of Basarnas Rescuers Arrive in Aceh and North Sumatra to Bolster Disaster Response
Basarnas deploys hundreds of rescuers to Aceh and North Sumatra to reinforce flood and landslide operations. Read the full update.
National
“No Days Off” for Officers in Disaster Response: West Sumatra Police Chief
West Sumatra Police mobilize full personnel to support disaster-hit communities. Read the full update.
National
Indonesian Army Deploys Two Helicopters to Support Disaster Response in Sumatra
Indonesian Army deploys two helicopters—Mi-17 and Bell 412—to support disaster relief operations in Sumatra, accelerating aid distribution amid major floods and landslides.
National
The Poor are the Most Affected Groups by Disaster: BNPB Says
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) stated that the poor and low-income communities are the most impacted groups every time a disaster strikes in Indonesia.
National
Joint Rescue Team Found 15 Victims Were Still Under the Rubble of Falling Prayer Room
The joint rescue team managed to find 15 victims under the rubble of the Al Khoziny Islamic Boarding School prayer room that collapsed on Monday (9/29/2025).
