Prabowo Says Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra Nearly Fully Recovered After Disasters

ACEH, KOMPAS.com - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that recovery efforts following the floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra are nearly 100 percent complete.

"Alhamdulillah, after several months, many areas in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have recovered, almost 100 percent, though some still have a few remaining issues," Prabowo said during the inauguration of the Giok Baitul 'Ala Mosque in Nagan Raya, Aceh, on Wednesday (11/11/2026).

Prabowo assured that the government is working diligently to improve conditions post-disaster.

"We are working hard, we must be prepared. The global climate is undergoing many changes, we anticipate this, but we will deploy all our resources to address it. We are preparing for a massive response," he added.

Additionally, Prabowo mentioned that Nagan Raya is one of the largest rice-producing regions in Northern Sumatra and instructed improvements to irrigation in the area.

"I have been informed that irrigation needs to be improved; we will address this immediately. I have instructed the Minister of Public Works to take prompt action," he stated.

Furthermore, Prabowo noted that the local government would allocate 100 hectares of land for a new school.

"We will soon establish an exemplary school in this district. For children from more remote villages, they will be accommodated in a dormitory, while those nearby can return home daily. But clearly, Nagan Raya may be one of the first in Indonesia to have this," he remarked.

In a world filled with turmoil, Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia should be grateful for its stable condition.

"Our economic condition is strong, our fundamentals are solid, and we are self-sufficient in food," he concluded.