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Minister of Culture Fadli Zon confirmed massive damage to the nation’s historical assets due to natural disasters on the island of Sumatra.Recent reports suggest more than 100
cultural heritage site
in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra experienced damage due to flash floods and landslides.
Fadli explained that the number of affected sites continues to creep up along with the restoration of transportation access in the disaster area.Previously, data collection was seriously hampered because many distribution and communication channels were cut off.
“Previously 43 were identified, then it rose to 70, and now the number is more than 100. Yesterday there were indeed difficulties in reaching areas where access was cut off,” said Fadli Zon at the Ministry of Culture Building, Senayan, Jakarta, Sunday (21/12).
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Based on the classification of the Ministry of Culture (Kemenkebud), the types of cultural heritage that experienced the most damage include museums, historical tombs and cultural heritage buildings.
The level of damage varied from light to moderate, but several locations were reported to have experienced serious damage that required special treatment.
As a quick step, the Ministry of Culture and Culture has allocated stimulant funds to start the renovation process.The main priority will be focused on physical improvements at locations designated by the Cultural Conservation Agency (BPK) in the three provinces.
“We have prepared a budget for aid, especially for those with light, moderate and heavy damage. For this initial stage, we are preparing around 11 to 12 billion rupiah,” explained the Gerindra Party politician, as reported
Sec
.
This physical recovery process is scheduled to begin simultaneously next week.Fadli emphasized that the funds were an initial impetus to secure the invaluable historical value of these sites.
Fadli Zon emphasized that after the emergency response phase (providing food and clothing logistics) was completed, the government was now focusing on efforts to restore the cultural identity of the affected areas.
“Of course we will work together with the local community. Our priority yesterday was mitigation for emergency response with logistical assistance, now is the time for us to repair the affected cultural heritage,” he concluded.
The government is optimistic that this quick response can save the preservation of cultural heritage in Sumatra from being lost due to the major disaster that hit recently.
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