Indonesia pushes to restore 12 disaster-hit markets in Aceh

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has called the Ministry of Trade to accelerate the restoration of 12 disaster-damaged markets in Aceh that remain closed, with support from the Ministry of Public Works.

"In Aceh, 127 markets were affected, 115 of which are already operational. Meanwhile, all 57 affected markets in North Sumatra and 26 in West Sumatra have resumed operations," Karnavian said at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta on Monday.

Karnavian explained that 12 of the 127 markets affected by late-2025 floods and landslides in Aceh still require repairs before they can reopen to the public.

"We are asking the trade minister, with assistance from the public works minister, to help address this market issue," he said after attending a limited cabinet meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.

Beyond markets, Karnavian also reported progress in the recovery of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the disasters, including restaurants, cafes, small food stalls, and shops.

According to the Ministry of MSMEs' data, 88.89 percent of affected businesses in Aceh have resumed operations. Meanwhile, recovery has reached 94.74 percent in North Sumatra, and 100 percent of affected MSMEs in West Sumatra have fully returned to normal operations.

Karnavian affirmed the government continues to accelerate the MSME recovery through allocated budget support to help business owners restart economic activities and expand their operations.

"With the funds already disbursed by the Ministry of MSMEs, we hope our MSME business owners can achieve an even better recovery," the minister said.

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