Social matters Social agency spreads compensation for victims

Jakarta – Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf today visited the home of Mojokerto landslides in Jatijejejer Village, Trawas District, Mojokerto Regency. He directly expressed his condolences and gave compensation to the heirs of the victims. “I am Takziah with the Regent and the Deputy Regent of Mojokerto to the Funeral House. We also give the condolences as we deliver the greetings of the president,” Saifullah said in a written statement on Sunday (6/4/2025). The landslide that occurred on the Pacet-Kangar route on Thursday (3/4/2025) claimed 10 deaths. Three of them are residents of Jatijejejer Village, Trawas District, Mojokerto Regency. Three victims of the incident were Fitria Handayani, 27, Ahmad Fiki Muzaki, 28, and Mikaila F. Z (3.5). Browse to continue with the content at the event, Saifullah also transferred a direct remuneration worth RP 15 million for the heirs of each victim. Furthermore, Saifullah revealed that his arrival at the time was to fulfill his duties as part of the Ministry of Social Affairs. “The Ministry of Social Affairs plays a role in dealing with disasters and is carried out with other institutions and also the community,” he said. The first disaster management stage is the evacuation process. Saifullah advised the evacuation process to be carried out by people who do have the ability and capacity, so that the evacuation process can go smoothly. The second task of the Ministry of Social Affairs in disaster mitigation is the provision of shelters and logistics. As for the shelter and logistics, the Ministry of Social Affairs will move to the next phase, rehabilitation. “If there are refugees, refugee and logistics will be prepared. If it does not exist, the next rehabilitation. Recovery in the field of disaster,” Saifullah said. Saifullah added at this time that the reconciliation of landslide in Mojokerto entered the recovery phase. To help the recovery, the Ministry of Social Affairs has mobilized 20 Cadets for Ramp Readiness (Tagana) of Mojokerto Regency to help the management of public kitchens and provide food for officers and volunteers who help the evacuation process of victims and cleaning areas affected by landslides. “There were 20 (Tagana) involved here yesterday to help logistical support for public kitchens for the needs of those evacuating, as well as other communities involved in evacuation activities,” he concluded. (AKN/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here