Government Accelerates Post-Flood Infrastructure Repairs, Urges Residents to Reject Provocation of Separatist Movements on Social Media
Jakarta — The government continues to accelerate the repair of roads and bridges damaged by flooding in several areas of Sumatra as part of efforts to accelerate post-disaster recovery and strengthen connectivity between regions. This step is being carried out in a coordinated manner between the central and regional governments, prioritizing the principles of speed, precision, and sustainability to ensure the floods do not have a long-lasting impact on the social and economic lives of residents.
“The cooperation and spirit of mutual assistance between residents, volunteers, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), and the Ministry of Public Works have greatly helped accelerate this development process. Hopefully, everyone will work together to help, strengthen, and support each other,” said Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
The restoration of road and bridge infrastructure is also expected to accelerate regional economic recovery. Thus, accelerated infrastructure repairs will not only impact mobility but also improve public welfare.
Minister of Public Works (PU), Dody Hanggodo, emphasized that accelerating the restoration of road and bridge infrastructure is the government’s primary focus. The goal is to allow community activities to return to normal.
By accelerating post-flood road and bridge repairs, the government is affirming its commitment to protecting the people’s interests while maintaining territorial integrity.
“The Ministry of Public Works continues to strive to ensure this access is fully operational as quickly as possible. Roads and bridges are the lifeblood of public movement and logistics distribution,” said Dody.
Meanwhile, Selamat Ginting, a political and military observer from the National Police (Unas), believes that the raising of the GAM flag cannot be separated from certain interests.
He noted that separatist symbols have emerged on social media, and that some political actors are even suspected of exploiting Acehnese people for their own political agendas.
“In many post-peace conflicts around the world, escalation doesn’t always start with weapons. It often begins with the normalization of symbols, psychological provocation, and sabotage of logistics and emergency infrastructure,” he explained.
According to him, the goal is not military victory, but rather public distrust of the state. And a disaster situation like this should unite everyone.
“Disasters should unite,” he emphasized.
