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Indonesian Trade Ministry delivers RM29 million in earthquake relief to NTT

Jakarta handed over Rp1.4 billion (RM290,000) in earthquake aid to Nusa Tenggara Timur on Monday as part of the 81st Independence Day solidarity drive.

Source: Ministry of Trade Indonesia · August 17, 2026 at 7:27 PM · AI-assisted report

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Indonesian Trade Ministry delivers RM29 million in earthquake relief to NTT
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JAKARTA, 18 AUGUST 2026 —

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Jakarta handed over Rp1.4 billion (RM290,000) in earthquake aid to Nusa Tenggara Timur on Monday as part of the 81st Independence Day solidarity drive.

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Trade Minister Budi Santoso symbolically presented the “Kemendag Peduli” donation to Florida Taty Satyawati, head of the NTT provincial liaison office, for onward distribution to affected households. The relief came during a ceremony at the ministry in Jakarta, according to the ministry’s statement.

“The Kemendag family wanted to show solidarity with our NTT brothers and sisters facing the earthquake’s aftermath,” Budi said. “We collected Rp250 million by midday and transferred it straight to the NTT liaison office in Jakarta. This is only the first tranche; we aim to keep raising and distributing donations.”

He added that initial assessments showed four markets in the quake zone with varying damage levels. Pasar Inpres Ruteng in Manggarai, for instance, had damaged pillars and was temporarily closed for safety.

“Our preliminary survey identified four damaged markets, including Pasar Inpres Ruteng,” Budi said. “We have coordinated with local authorities to keep the market closed until repairs are complete.”

The minister said restoring trading facilities was vital to restarting the local economy. “Traditional markets, stalls and other trading posts are where people shop and earn a living,” he said. “Once the emergency phase ends, we want commerce to resume so traders can reopen and shoppers can return.”

The ministry also said it was working with distributors—including those outside the disaster zone and nearby provinces—to keep essential goods flowing into NTT. A task force led by the Director-General of Domestic Trade is managing the effort alongside regional governments and businesses.

“Modern retailers have told us supplies remain stable,” Budi said. “Our immediate focus is on emergency response.”

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