Relocation Homes Not Yet Built, Landslide Survivors Receive Rental Money

Survivors of a deadly landslide in Pasirlangu Village, West Bandung Regency, are receiving crucial rental assistance as they await the construction of their new permanent homes. The support aims to alleviate the immediate burden of finding temporary accommodation after their original houses were buried by the disaster earlier this year.

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Today, thank God, we can return to Pasirlangu. We are back to see the latest situation and provide additional rental assistance for the affected residents.

Local authorities, in collaboration with an alumni association, have allocated Rp 172.8 million and Rp 30 million respectively for this purpose. The funds are designated for 32 families who are currently renting while their permanent relocation housing is still under discussion and development. The symbolic handover of the aid was conducted by the Regent of West Bandung, Jeje Ritchie Ismail.

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So we are providing assistance for 9 months of house rent, totaling Rp 172,800,000 for 32 families. The important thing is that the residents do not face difficulties; for now, we provide additional assistance like this.

Each of the affected families will receive Rp 600,000 per month to cover rental costs for a period of nine months. This financial support is in addition to the regular provision of basic necessities. The local government has emphasized its commitment to monitoring the situation and ensuring that residents do not face undue hardship following the devastating landslide that claimed lives and property.

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After this disaster, the government did not stand idly by. I always receive reports regarding the conditions here, and I do not want the community to face difficulties.

Regent Jeje Ritchie Ismail stated that the government is actively working on the relocation plans and hopes to finalize the site for new housing soon. He assured residents that if the new homes are not completed within the nine-month period, further rental assistance will be provided. The local administration is dedicated to finding a swift resolution and ensuring the well-being of the landslide survivors.

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This is for 9 months, later if there is no housing, there will be additional rental money again. We continue to strive and will discuss relocation again.