Indonesia provides civil registry services to earthquake-affected residents in NTT

The Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) of Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs has deployed mobile services to assist residents of Ende Regency in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) who were impacted by a recent earthquake. This initiative ensures that citizens affected by the disaster can access crucial civil administration services.

On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the 'jemput bola' (door-to-door) service was conducted in Ndorurea Village, Nangapanda District. Residents took advantage of the Dukcapil services to process various civil registration documents, including those that were damaged or lost due to the earthquake. The event was attended by the Regent of Ende, Yosef Benediktus Badeoda, along with officials from the central and regional Dukcapil offices.

The presence of central and regional government representatives underscored a unified effort to maintain civil administration services amidst the post-disaster recovery period. The Dukcapil team, in collaboration with local civil registration offices, is working to bring services closer to the affected communities, eliminating the need for residents to travel long distances to obtain their documents.

Teguh Setyabudi, the Director General of Dukcapil, emphasized the critical role of civil registration services, stating, "Dukcapil must be present among the people, especially when they are facing difficult conditions due to a disaster. We want to ensure that the community continues to receive the civil registration documents to which they are entitled." The Regent of Ende expressed gratitude for the central government's support, viewing the initiative as a tangible sign that the community is not alone in facing the disaster's aftermath. Officials highlighted the importance of accelerating these services for those who lost documents, recognizing them as fundamental rights.