DistantNews
Support us
🇮🇩 Indonesia /Disasters & Emergencies

Indonesian Celebrities Show Empathy for Victims of NTT Earthquake and Kalimantan Fires

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified Context piece
  • Indonesian celebrities are showing empathy and support for victims of recent natural disasters, including an earthquake in NTT and forest fires in Kalimantan.
  • Stars like Zaskia Adya Mecca, Shireen Sungkar, and members of the Catch Up Club podcast are organizing donations and prayers for those affected.
  • The celebrities' efforts aim to provide tangible aid and raise awareness for the ongoing crises in various parts of Indonesia.

Indonesia's month of independence is marked by a somber mood as the nation grapples with devastating natural disasters. A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores, NTT, on August 15, 2026, followed by approximately 4,000 aftershocks. Simultaneously, Kalimantan faces widespread forest fires, with thousands of hotspots impacting local communities and neighboring countries.

My body is in Jakarta today, but my mind is not. It's directly focused on NTT, trying to maximize what I can do, even if it's online.

— Zaskia Adya MeccaExpressing her commitment to helping NTT earthquake victims despite being physically in Jakarta.

In response to these crises, Indonesian celebrities are mobilizing to offer support and solidarity to the affected populations. Zaskia Adya Mecca, known for her humanitarian activities, is collaborating with organizations to channel aid to NTT victims. She is also highlighting the plight of wildlife affected by the Kalimantan fires, stating, "My body is in Jakarta today, but my mind is not. It's directly focused on NTT, trying to maximize what I can do, even if it's online."

Pray for Kalimantan. Bismillah this Friday we all pray together. Bismillah let it rain, Allah.

— Shireen SungkarUrging prayers for rain to help extinguish the forest fires in Kalimantan.

Other notable figures are also stepping forward. Shireen Sungkar shared images of the Kalimantan fires, urging collective prayer, while Sivia Azizah and the Catch Up Club podcast team raised hundreds of millions of rupiah for NTT residents through a donation drive. Singer Ify Alyssa expressed her deep sadness over the daily news, posting on Threads, "My heart is very heavy reading the news every day, praying for NTT & Kalimantan."

My heart is very heavy reading the news every day, praying for NTT & Kalimantan.

— Ify AlyssaSharing her emotional response to the ongoing disasters.

Agatha Pricilla, Alyssa Daguise, Anggi Marito, and Andien have also voiced their support and prayers for Indonesia. Their messages convey hope for safety and recovery, with some specifically praying for rain to help extinguish the Kalimantan fires. These celebrity-led initiatives aim to provide both material assistance and a sense of shared concern during these challenging times.

Sumatera ?? NTT ?? Kalimantan ??. Praying for Indonesia, for everyone affected & for everyone’s safety ????

— Alyssa DaguiseExpressing prayers for safety across multiple affected regions in Indonesia.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog