Post-Disaster of Seroja Cyclone, Ministry of Social Affairs Distributes Compensation for Amount Rp 135 Million to the Heirs

KUPANG (May 4, 2021) - After the disaster of Seroja Tropical Cyclone that hit NTT Province, resulted in flash floods in a number of areas and caused casualties. The Ministry of Social Affairs met the heirs of the deceased to distribute compensation following applicable regulations.

Director of Social Protection for Natural Disaster Victims (PSKBA) of the Ministry of Social Affairs, M. Safii Nasution, together with the Head of the NTT Provincial Social Service, Jamal Ahmad, Head of the Malacca Regency Social Service, Folgen Fahik and Head of the South Middle East Social Service, Nikson Nomleni, handed over compensation to nine heirs of victims of flash floods that occurred in Malacca Regency, NTT, worth 135 million rupiahs, Tuesday (4/5).

"First, I would like to convey the greetings from the Minister of Social Affairs. She advised that the handover of compensation be realized immediately. She wants all victims of natural disasters caused by Cyclone Seroja, which occurred in NTT Province, both those who died, and those who were missing, and injured. "All of the wounds are given compensation," said Safii conveying Social Minister Tri Rismaharini's message to the nine heirs.

Based on data from the PSKBA Directorate, the Ministry of Social Affairs has realized benefits for the heirs of Seroja Cyclone victims in NTT Province as many as 148 people and wound compensation for five people with total compensation of 2,170 billion rupiahs.

To the families of the victims of the disaster, Safii revived their spirits. He asked all residents not to continue to lament because life must go on.

"Don't be too complacent about the deep trauma. Do your daily activities as you should before the disaster. Come on, get up!" Safii said encouraging the heirs whose family members died as a result of Cyclone Seroja.

On the other hand, the heirs were very grateful for the assistance they received. According to one of the affected victims in Malacca Regency, whose house was also damaged and washed away, Maria (36), this assistance was very useful to finance her future life.