Prabowo approves Rp 100 trillion budget for Sumatra disaster recovery

President Prabowo Subianto has approved a substantial budget of Rp 100.1 trillion for post-disaster recovery efforts in Sumatra, spanning a three-year period. This significant financial commitment aims to facilitate the rehabilitation and reconstruction of areas affected by natural disasters in the region.

The funds will be channeled through a coordinated effort involving 23 main ministries and agencies, supported by an additional 10 ministries and agencies. The budget is structured in three phases: Rp 38.9 trillion in 2026, Rp 32.9 trillion in 2027, and Rp 28.2 trillion in 2028. Key ministries involved include Public Works, Education, Religious Affairs, Transportation, Agriculture, Marine and Fisheries, and Housing.

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President has issued a directive approving a total budget for three years of Rp100.1 trillion, divided into three stages.

Minister of Home Affairs and Head of the Task Force for Acceleration of Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Tito Karnavian, announced the directive from President Prabowo. He stated that most ministries have submitted their fund disbursement requests to the Ministry of Finance, with five already receiving funds to commence rehabilitation and reconstruction programs. The remaining requests are currently being processed.

In addition to central government funding, local governments will receive substantial support through Transfer ke Daerah (TKD) allocations totaling Rp 10.6 trillion. Specifically, Aceh will receive Rp 1.6 trillion, West Sumatra approximately Rp 2.3 trillion, and North Sumatra Rp 6.1 trillion. Minister Karnavian emphasized the importance of maximizing these funds for the urgent reconstruction of infrastructure and public facilities, urging regional leaders to expedite their utilization.

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We held a meeting directly in Banda Aceh with the governors and all regents, mayors, so that this budget is truly mobilized and utilized to solve the urgent problems in their respective regions.