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Developing Many Breakthroughs, Commission VIII DPR RI Appreciates the MoSA Steps in Disaster Management
Writer :
Koesworo Setiawan
Translator :
Intan Qonita N/Karlina Irsalyana
MALANG (January 31, 2023) - Commission VIII DPR RI supports the Ministry of Social Affairs for its various policies in handling disasters. People's representatives assessed that the Ministry of Social Affairs had made numerous breakthroughs in disaster management.
Among these policies are the social granaries and disaster preparedness villages (KSB) in several disaster-prone areas. "The Ministry of Social Affairs' policies have met the needs and challenges in the regions. However (because the intensity of the disaster is quite high) the Ministry of Social Affairs' budget of IDR78 trillion (feels) insufficient. So there is a need for synergy with regional governments," said Deputy Chair of Commission VIII Laksdya (Pur) Moekhlas Sidik in Malang Mayor's Office, on Monday (30/1).
The Commission VIII delegation led by Laksdya (Ret.) Moekhlas Sidik made a specific working visit to Malang City. Other DPR RI members who attended were Matindas J. Rumambi, Mohammad Saleh, Wastam, Hidayat Nur Wahid, and Nur Azizah Tamhid. The presence of DPR RI members was welcomed by the Mayor of Malang, Sutiaji, and his staff.
Present to accompany the Acting Director General of Social Protection and Security Robben Ricco, officials from the National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) both centrally, from East Java and Greater Malang, and related officials.
Among these policies are the social granaries and disaster preparedness villages (KSB) in several disaster-prone areas. "The Ministry of Social Affairs' policies have met the needs and challenges in the regions. However (because the intensity of the disaster is quite high) the Ministry of Social Affairs' budget of IDR78 trillion (feels) insufficient. So there is a need for synergy with regional governments," said Deputy Chair of Commission VIII Laksdya (Pur) Moekhlas Sidik in Malang Mayor's Office, on Monday (30/1).
The Commission VIII delegation led by Laksdya (Ret.) Moekhlas Sidik made a specific working visit to Malang City. Other DPR RI members who attended were Matindas J. Rumambi, Mohammad Saleh, Wastam, Hidayat Nur Wahid, and Nur Azizah Tamhid. The presence of DPR RI members was welcomed by the Mayor of Malang, Sutiaji, and his staff.
Present to accompany the Acting Director General of Social Protection and Security Robben Ricco, officials from the National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) both centrally, from East Java and Greater Malang, and related officials.
Commission VIII's specific working visit is intended to obtain various information and input regarding disaster preparedness, prevention, and management in Malang City and Greater Malang. "We also want to know what strategies and mitigation are being and have been carried out," said Moekhlas.
In his speech, Moekhlas stated that throughout 2022, about 3,542 disasters would occur in Indonesia, with 1,506 in the form of floods, or 43.1% of the total national disasters, in various regions. Over the last 10 years, floods, tornadoes, landslides, and extreme weather have dominated disasters in East Java Province, especially Greater Malang.
On this occasion, Robben Rico stated the Ministry of Social Affairs' readiness to synergize with regional governments in mitigation and disaster management. The Ministry of Social Affairs has initiated social granaries and KSB.
"Social granaries are to bring aid closer to people affected by disasters. It consisted not only of logistics but also equipment such as tents, blankets, generators, clothing, etc. With a buffer stock, they can still access aid and don't have to wait long," said Robben.
The Ministry of Social Affairs also built KSB as a form of disaster preparedness. "KSB is a community-based disaster management forum which is used as an area/venue for disaster management programs," said Robben.
Through KSB, various efforts are made through physical development and awareness and increasing capacity (training) to face disaster threats.
In his speech, Moekhlas stated that throughout 2022, about 3,542 disasters would occur in Indonesia, with 1,506 in the form of floods, or 43.1% of the total national disasters, in various regions. Over the last 10 years, floods, tornadoes, landslides, and extreme weather have dominated disasters in East Java Province, especially Greater Malang.
On this occasion, Robben Rico stated the Ministry of Social Affairs' readiness to synergize with regional governments in mitigation and disaster management. The Ministry of Social Affairs has initiated social granaries and KSB.
"Social granaries are to bring aid closer to people affected by disasters. It consisted not only of logistics but also equipment such as tents, blankets, generators, clothing, etc. With a buffer stock, they can still access aid and don't have to wait long," said Robben.
The Ministry of Social Affairs also built KSB as a form of disaster preparedness. "KSB is a community-based disaster management forum which is used as an area/venue for disaster management programs," said Robben.
Through KSB, various efforts are made through physical development and awareness and increasing capacity (training) to face disaster threats.
Robben added that the Ministry of Social Affairs is open to various proposals on disaster management from regional governments.
On that occasion, disaster preparedness logistics assistance was distributed from Bekasi main warehouse to Malang City Social Office. Assistance in the form of 1000 packages of ready-to-eat food, 800 packages of children's food, 1000 packages of ready-to-eat side dishes, 100 packages of kids ware, 200 blankets, 100 mattresses, 50 rolled tents, 7 portable family tents, 2 multi-purpose tents, adult clothing 100 packages. The total value of logistics assistance is IDR385,103,000.
On that occasion, disaster preparedness logistics assistance was distributed from Bekasi main warehouse to Malang City Social Office. Assistance in the form of 1000 packages of ready-to-eat food, 800 packages of children's food, 1000 packages of ready-to-eat side dishes, 100 packages of kids ware, 200 blankets, 100 mattresses, 50 rolled tents, 7 portable family tents, 2 multi-purpose tents, adult clothing 100 packages. The total value of logistics assistance is IDR385,103,000.
Other assistance provided was social harmony assistance IDR150,000,000, and local wisdom assistance IDR50,000,000. So the total assistance is IDR585,103,000.
Public Relations Bureau
Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs
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