Jokowi Direct Review Handling Earthquake Victims

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President Jokowi Dodo.

President Joko Widodo's attetion to the 6.4 on the Richter Scale (SR) earthquake in Lombok, Bali and Sumbawa is very serious. Just a day later, the number one person in the Republic of Indonesia went to the field, ensuring the disaster management process is fast, safe and smooth.

Monday, July 30, 2018, President Jokowi has landed at Madayin Square, Madayin Village, Sambelia District, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province. The first statement presented by the president is to express his grief and condolences for the victims of the earthquake that occurred on Sunday, July 29, 2018, approximately at 05.47 WIB.

"We want to say deep sorrow for this disaster, especially for the deceased. Hopefully his soul is received by Allah SWT and given the best place by His side," said President on Monday, July 30, 2018, at Madayin Square, Madayin Village , Sambelia District, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province.

Since Sunday, July 30th, 2018, once the disaster happened to tourist destinations, Minister Arief Yahya also directly move and activate Ministry of Tourism Crisis Center Team. Experience of handling eruption of Mount Agung Bali then become capital to be applied in Lombok.

"First, we express our condolences for the victims. Including foreign tourists who are traveling on Mount Rinjani, "said Minister Arief Yahya, told reporters at Balairung Soesilo Soedarman, Sapta Pesona Building, Jakarta.

"I have appointed the Head of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Provincial Service (Kadisprov) and the Director of Polytechnic Tourism (Poltekpar) Lombok to lead the process of handling tourists who are on vacation and stuck in Rinjani. We also sent Food trucks of Poltekpar Lombok to prepare food and pick them up at Sembalun, "explained Minister Arief.

In addition, today, for those who have not been able to return home to their homeland, some hotels have also used the same Standard of Procedure as in Bali. Namely, ready to accommodate the tourists are free of charge for this day, and followed by providing the best discount, from 75% to 50% at maximum.

"We will also take the tourists to the nearest terminal from Lombok, if they can not fly from Lombok International Airport (LIA). Could be to Denpasar, Banyuwangi, or Surabaya for free. We also directly coordinate with the embassies of countries whose citizens are part of the disaster victims, "said Minister of Foreign Affairs Arief Yahya. 

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