Social Affairs Minister Holds Joint Prayer for the Safety of the Nation

JAKARTA (November 21, 2023) - Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini held a joint prayer for the safety of the nation which was attended by all employees of the Ministry of Social Affairs both at the head office and in the regions. This joint prayer stems from the Minister of Social Affairs' concern about extreme weather that might hit Indonesia.

"We ask God that no calamities happen to us and our families," said the Minister of Social Affairs in his remarks at the Aneka Bhakti Building of the Ministry of Social Affairs, on Tuesday (21/11).

This joint prayer is closely related to the work of the Ministry of Social Affairs which is predicted to increase amid the impact of weather changes that result in disasters. "We will definitely have extraordinary busyness, because of extreme weather due to global warming. Because we assist people affected by disasters," she said.

Not only praying, the Minister also prepared various steps to anticipate the impact of weather changes. According to her, there is always a way to overcome the problems faced. One of the small steps taken by the Minister is to use plants to repel mosquitoes.

"There are dangerous mosquitoes in several places. So I plant lemongrass in the room," said the Minister who is also a plant lover.

The joint prayer was led by leaders from various religions, including Islamic leader KH Endang Mintarja, Buddhist leader Bp Riyadi, Hindu leader Bp Astono Candia Dana, Christian leader Pastor Jimi MI Sormin, Catholic leader Father Agustinus Heri Wibowo, and Confucian leader Peter Lesmana.

The joint prayer was carried out in a hybrid manner, where employees at the head office attended directly at the Aneka Bhakti Building of the Ministry of Social Affairs, while employees in the regions followed online.