Jakarta – Banten Governor Andra Soni handed over humanitarian aid directly to West Sumatra (Sumbar) Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah. Apart from that, Andra also checked public kitchens and held discussions with affected communities. This assistance was received by the Governor of West Sumatra Mahyeldi Ansharullah at the Office of the Governor of West Sumatra Province, Padang City on Friday (12/12/2025). Andra was accompanied by Tinawati Andra Soni. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT The assistance provided was in the form of financial assistance worth IDR 1 billion and logistics to be distributed to areas affected by floods and landslides. “We would like to convey our condolences directly to the governor of West Sumatra for the disaster that our brothers and sisters in West Sumatra, North Sumatra and Aceh have faced,” Andra Soni said. “Today we share tasks, I go to West Sumatra, the deputy governor goes to North Sumatra, the regional secretary goes to Aceh. We want to convey the support of the people of Banten directly to our affected brothers and sisters,” he continued. Andra Soni also prayed that Mahyeldi and his staff will get good health and smooth handling of calamities. Andra believes that regional chiefs in West Sumatra are united in post-disaster management. “We have also experienced disasters like this. I am sure that together with the leadership of the Governor and the unity of the regents and mayors we can overcome it,” he said. After handing over the aid, Governor Andra Soni and his entourage visited the disaster-hit site at Surau Gadang, Nanggalo, Padang City. He also visited the public kitchen set up by Banten volunteers in Balai Gadang Village, Koto Tangah District, Padang City. (aic/fca)