Coordinating Minister Pratikno issued directives emphasizing the need for rapid action to facilitate the residents’ recovery.
“Rescue efforts, healthcare services, and the restoration of basic infrastructure—such as hospitals—must be prioritized,” the Coordinating Minister stated.
Damaged Educational Facilities
The earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara has damaged a number of educational facilities. Preliminary data obtained by Darilaut.id as of Saturday indicates that the highest number of damaged school buildings is in Ngada Regency.
The Directorate General of Teachers and Education Personnel of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen), via its Instagram account @ditjen.gtk.kemdikbud, expressed its prayers and deepest condolences to our fellow citizens in Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, who have been affected by the earthquake.
We extend our deepest sympathy to all teachers, students, and education personnel at schools where facilities and infrastructure have been damaged.
We hope that the handling and rehabilitation of learning facilities will proceed optimally to ensure safety and the continuity of the teaching and learning process. Let us unite in prayer for our fellow citizens in East Nusa Tenggara.
School building damage also occurred in Ende Regency and Nagekeo Regency. Damage to educational facilities was also recorded at the Unika campus and other school buildings in Manggarai Regency.
