Indonesia's Comprehensive Response to Sumatra Floods

Rp60 Trillion Disaster Relief Budget

The Indonesian government has committed Rp60 trillion for Sumatra disaster relief, affirming that critical national programs like the Program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) will remain unaffected by the disaster response efforts ¹

. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa emphasized that the allocated funds are sufficient to address current needs without requiring reallocation from other priority programs ¹

Source 1

https://aktual.kontan.co.id/news/dpr-usul-alihkan-mbg-menkeu-tegas-dana-bencana-rp-60-triliun-cukup

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Source 3

https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/anggaran-bencana-rp-60-triliun-cukup-menkeu-pastikan-mbg-tak-terganggu

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State-Owned Enterprise Contributions

Danantara, led by CEO Rosan Roeslani, is overseeing the construction of 15,000 temporary shelters for flood victims. The company reports that at least 500 units will be ready this week, with ongoing construction expected to complete within three months ²

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Source 6

https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8281450/cadangan-bbm-cukup-hingga-20-hari-bahlil-pastikan-stok-aman-termasuk-aceh

. This effort is part of a broader BUMN-led initiative to support disaster recovery in Sumatra.

Energy and Logistics Support

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has taken significant steps to restore essential services:

• 1,000 gensets distributed to 224 villages across 10 Aceh districts to restore electricity
• 3,000 gas stoves and related supplies delivered to support cooking needs
• Strategic distribution via Hercules aircraft from TNI AU Base Ops Lanud Halim Perdanakusuma ⁴
  Source 4

  https://native.kontan.co.id/news/esdm-distribusikan-1000-genset-ke-aceh-amankan-pasokan-energi-pascabanjir

The government has also ensured energy security:

• BBM stock sufficient for 20 days, exceeding the minimum 17-18 day requirement
• 24-hour SPBU operations established in affected areas like Tamiang
• Pertamina Patra Niaga supporting genset fuel supply for displaced persons ⁵
  Source 5

  https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8280595/2-2-juta-porsi-mbg-disalurkan-ke-aceh-usai-diterjang-banjir-longsor

Food Security Measures

The Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN) has successfully distributed 2.2 million MBG portions in Aceh since November 26, 2025, maintaining continuity of nutrition programs despite the disaster ⁵

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Coordinated Government Response

The comprehensive relief effort involves multiple government agencies and state-owned enterprises working in coordination:

• ESDM leading energy restoration efforts
• Danantara managing shelter construction
• BGN maintaining nutrition programs
• Pertamina ensuring fuel supply
• Local governments supporting distribution