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Aceh Enters Disaster Reconstruction Phase with Rp58.9 Trillion Plan
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Aceh Enters Disaster Reconstruction Phase with Rp58.9 Trillion Plan

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Aceh province in Indonesia will transition to a rehabilitation and reconstruction phase for ecological disaster recovery starting August 1, 2026, with a Rp58.9 trillion plan for 2026-2028.
  • The province is moving from an emergency response and transition period that began in November 2025, impacting over 2.5 million people and causing 562 deaths.
  • While temporary housing construction is nearly complete, permanent housing and other infrastructure require acceleration, with ongoing emergency response planned for affected areas.

Aceh province is set to enter a new phase of recovery from ecological disasters, moving from emergency response to rehabilitation and reconstruction on August 1, 2026. The provincial government has outlined a comprehensive recovery master plan valued at Rp58.9 trillion, intended for the period between 2026 and 2028.

Various inputs and recommendations became the basis for refining the proposal submitted to the Central Government to enter the rehab-rekon phase.

— FadhlullahThe Deputy Governor of Aceh explained the process leading to the decision to enter the rehabilitation and reconstruction phase.

This decision, formalized by Governor Muzakir Manaf, follows extensive consultations and a regional leadership coordination meeting. Deputy Governor Fadhlullah expressed optimism about the recovery process, highlighting the national master plan's significant budget. He also extended gratitude to the central government and various agencies for their support since the disaster's onset in November 2025.

The disasters, which led to a state of emergency declared on November 27, 2025, and several extensions, affected 18 districts, 203 sub-districts, and over 3,000 villages. More than 2.5 million people were impacted, and tragically, 562 lives were lost. During the transition period, temporary housing construction reached 99 percent completion, but permanent housing construction is only at 4 percent. Significant acceleration is needed for the recovery of roads, bridges, river control, schools, and health facilities.

Support for districts and cities that are still potentially affected by disasters will continue to be carried out according to needs.

— FadhlullahThe Deputy Governor assured that emergency response measures would persist for vulnerable areas.

Despite entering the rehabilitation and reconstruction phase, the government assures that emergency response will continue for areas still vulnerable to disasters. The Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, approved Aceh's transition but cautioned against a uniform approach, acknowledging regional differences. He also stressed the importance of transparency in the use of the Rp58.9 trillion budget, urging public disclosure for community oversight.

Its use must be exposed to the public. Don't be secretive. It must be publicized.

— Tito KarnavianThe Minister of Home Affairs emphasized the need for transparency in the allocation of reconstruction funds.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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