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Ministry of Social Affairs Distributes Aid for Amount Rp 8.7 Billion to Child Victims of KRI Nanggala 402

Ministry of Social Affairs Distributes Aid for Amount Rp 8.7 Billion to Child Victims of KRI Nanggala 402
Writer :
Humas Ditjen RS Anak
Editor :
David
Translator :
Karlina Irsalyana

SIDOARJO (May 1, 2021) - The Government through the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia has distributed aid and compensation of Rp 8.7 billion to 87 children of victims of KRI Nanggala 402. This assistance was channeled directly by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo accompanied by the Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini at the Building Rotary Wings hangar, Sidoarjo Indonesian Navy Air Base.

 

"On behalf of the government and all Indonesian people, I would like to express my deep condolences for the death of 53 Indonesian Navy soldiers at KRI Nanggala 402 while carrying out their duties in the northern sea of Bali Island. The government really appreciates their struggle and patriotic spirit. The government raises the ranks of one level to the soldiers who have died and are also preparing housing for the family," said the President.

 

On this occasion the President met the victims' families directly and gave them moral support. The President also comforted the families of the victims who looked very sad because of the incident.

 

"The soldiers who died are the best citizen of the nation, the best patriots guarding the nation's sovereignty. Hopefully, their spirits will be given the best place by God," said the President to strengthen the families of victims.

 

Each child of the victim of KRI Nanggala 402 will be assisted Rp 100 million by the Government. This assistance is given in the form of a savings book that can be used to support the fulfillment of children's basic needs. The 87 children who received assistance consisted of 47 families with the category of children who were still in the womb, toddlers, kindergarten, elementary, middle, high schools, and university children.

 

"Hopefully this assistance can help alleviate some of the burdens of the families left behind," said the Minister of Social Affairs.

 

The Ministry of Social Affairs continues to monitor and ensure that victims' families receive psychosocial assistance.

 

"We will send officers to deal with trauma. Those from the regions have been sent through our Centers. Hopefully, this can help ease the psychological burden felt by the soldiers' families," added the Minister of Social Affairs.

The soldiers' families were present to receive assistance directly from the Ministry of Social Affairs. In addition, several state officials were also present with the President to provide support to the families of the victims including the Chairwoman of the Indonesian Parliament, the Minister of Defense, the Minister of Public Works and Housing, KSAL, the Chief of Police, the TNI Commander, the Governor of East Java, and the Director General of Social Empowerment of the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.

"Thank God, this assistance can help our child's education costs," said Nunung, one of the victims' families.

"I express my gratitude for the assistance provided by the Government through the Ministry of Social Affairs. Hopefully, this can be a blessing," said Diana, who is the wife of one of the soldiers.
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