The additional fiscal transfers over US$625 million to the three provinces in Sumatra are expected to help regional governments manage the impacts of the disasters.
Abdul Muhari of BNPB said the restored land connection will speed up the movement of people and goods, including the distribution of humanitarian aid.
The government deployed four transport planes comprising three Hercules and one A400 aircraft to airports and fields in North Sumatra and Aceh.
TheIndonesia.co - The great Baiturrahman Mosque is an iconic place that holds many stories throughout history. The majestic building was standing firm among demolished structures covering the city's landscape.
It is more than just a masterpiece of Islamic architecture in the nation. Many residents view its survival from the tsunami as a direct intervention from the divine.
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