Indonesia Launches Comprehensive Recovery Effort for Sumatra Disaster

Government Allocates Rp 60 Trillion for Rehabilitation

The Indonesian government has formed a special task force led by Home Minister Tito Karnavian to oversee the recovery efforts in Sumatra, with a significant allocation of Rp 60 trillion from the 2026 state budget ⁵

. This substantial funding is in addition to the existing allocation for the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).

Extensive Support for Affected MSMEs

The recent Sumatra disaster has affected 2.3 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with over 200,000 being Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR) debtors as of December 9, 2025 ¹

. The government plans to establish eight UMKM Bangkit clinics across affected provinces to facilitate business recovery.

Infrastructure Restoration Efforts

State-owned enterprise PT Hutama Karya (Persero) is working closely with the Ministry of Public Works to accelerate infrastructure restoration in Sumatra Barat ⁵

. The company is prioritizing rapid response and field coordination to restore basic infrastructure and services.

Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives

Astra Group, through Nurani Astra, has provided extensive relief assistance including 600 emergency tents, 900 basic necessity packages, and sanitation facilities ²

. The company is also collaborating with the Ministry of Health to repair ambulances and health service vehicles in affected areas.

Economic Relief Measures

The government is preparing discounted electricity tariffs for regions affected by the disaster, with Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia confirming discussions on the discount scheme and its budget implications ⁴

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Environmental Considerations

Wahana Lingkungan Hidup (WALHI) has emphasized the importance of environmentally-based reconstruction to prevent future disasters, urging the task force to prioritize sustainable development practices ³

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