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Experts Urge Government and All Elements to Collaborate in Assisting NTT
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Experts Urge Government and All Elements to Collaborate in Assisting NTT

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An economic and political observer, Frits Oscar Fanggidae, urged collaboration between the government and various elements to aid earthquake victims in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT).
  • Fanggidae stressed the government's primary responsibility to ensure all affected residents receive proper care and attention.
  • He also highlighted the positive impact of involving students and community groups in the recovery process, emphasizing the need to focus on fulfilling residents' needs and accelerating physical recovery.

Economic and political observer Frits Oscar Fanggidae is calling for a collaborative effort between the government and all societal sectors to support communities affected by recent earthquakes in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT). Fanggidae emphasized that the government bears the primary responsibility for ensuring comprehensive care for all individuals impacted by the disaster.

All affected citizens must be reached. Everyone must be looked after.

— Frits Oscar FanggidaeHighlighting the government's responsibility in disaster response.

"All affected citizens must be reached. Everyone must be looked after," Fanggidae stated, underscoring the importance of government presence and action during such crises. He noted that the direct involvement of state officials in disaster-stricken areas is a crucial part of the government's duty, allowing for firsthand assessment of relief and recovery operations.

Clearly the government must be present in situations like this. In situations like this, officials must come to see how the handling is going.

— Frits Oscar FanggidaeEmphasizing the importance of government officials visiting disaster sites.

Fanggidae also views the participation of students and various community groups in the recovery process as a positive development. He believes their involvement can significantly contribute to the handling of the aftermath. "Students and any groups wishing to help with the earthquake response are welcome. All parties who feel called to participate should get involved," he remarked.

Students and any groups wishing to help with the earthquake response are welcome. All parties who feel called to participate should get involved.

— Frits Oscar FanggidaeEncouraging broad community participation in recovery efforts.

Looking ahead, Fanggidae advised the government to concentrate on meeting the immediate needs of the affected population. Simultaneously, efforts should accelerate the repair of physical damage, ranging from residents' homes to public facilities. "Recovery depends on the speed of repairing damage, especially to public facilities. Ports, bridges, and roads must be fixed as quickly as possible," he concluded.

Recovery depends on the speed of repairing damage, especially to public facilities. Ports, bridges, and roads must be fixed as quickly as possible.

— Frits Oscar FanggidaeStressing the urgency of infrastructure repair for recovery.
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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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