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West Sumatra sends 2.2 tons of rendang to earthquake victims in NTT
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West Sumatra sends 2.2 tons of rendang to earthquake victims in NTT

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Indonesian province of West Sumatra sent 2.2 tons of rendang, a traditional beef dish, to victims of an earthquake and tsunami in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
  • The aid, collected from civil servants and the public, was handed over by West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah to national disaster agency officials in Labuan Bajo, NTT.
  • Rendang was chosen for its long shelf life, nutritional value, and ease of consumption during disaster situations, with further aid planned.

West Sumatra has sent 2.2 tons of rendang, a popular Indonesian dish, to support communities affected by earthquakes and tsunamis in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). The aid originated from donations by civil servants and the public in West Sumatra, collected through the Regional Disaster Management Agency.

We bring rendang collected by employees in West Sumatra and the community.

— Mahyeldi AnsharullahGovernor of West Sumatra, Mahyeldi Ansharullah, speaking during the handover of aid in Manggarai Regency.

Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah personally delivered the food aid, handing it over to Abdul Muhari, Deputy for Prevention at the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), and other officials in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency. A portion of the rendang was then transported to Manggarai Regency, where the governor met with local officials.

This aid is support from the people of West Sumatra who also feel the grief; Nusa Tenggara Timur is not alone, there are still our brothers and sisters on other islands in Indonesia who feel it too.

— Mahyeldi AnsharullahGovernor of West Sumatra, Mahyeldi Ansharullah, expressing solidarity with the disaster-affected people of NTT.

Mahyeldi stated the donation signifies West Sumatra's solidarity with the people of NTT, emphasizing that the province is not alone in its suffering. He highlighted that rendang was selected due to its suitability for disaster relief, offering a long shelf life, nutritional benefits, and simple preparation.

Hopefully, NTT will recover quickly.

— Mahyeldi AnsharullahGovernor of West Sumatra, Mahyeldi Ansharullah, expressing hope for NTT's recovery.

Abdul Muhari of the BNPB welcomed the support, viewing it as a testament to Indonesia's strong spirit of mutual cooperation during disasters. He assured that the BNPB would facilitate the distribution of all received aid, including utilizing aircraft for delivery to remote areas like Manggarai Regency. West Sumatra plans to coordinate further aid efforts for NTT.

The delivery of aid from the people of West Sumatra currently shows that our spirit of mutual cooperation as a nation, between provinces, regencies, and cities, is built very well.

— Abdul MuhariDeputy for Prevention at the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Abdul Muhari, commenting on the aid from West Sumatra.
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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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