Antara News·Indonesia·Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 04:11 AM UTC

Trade Ministry targets 56 markets for post-disaster restoration

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M. Ifdhal, Tegar Nurfitra

Banda Aceh (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Trade Ministry has announced a 2026 relief programme to restore 56 markets damaged by disasters across 15 cities and districts, including four cities in Central Aceh District, Aceh Province.

Director General of the Domestic Trade at the Ministry Iqbal S. Shofwan said in a statement received here on Tuesday the ministry is implementing the programme in collaboration with regional governments to support economic recovery in disaster-affected communities.

"The impact (of the disasters) is not only physical; it has also created economic challenges, particularly for traders," Shofwan said.

He urged the regional governments to closely monitor the programme's implementation and help ensuring its completion by December 31, 2026.

Meanwhile, Director of Trade Facilities and Logistics Sri Sugy Atmanto said the ministry is prioritising assistance for markets that sustained minor damage, while calling on local administrations to take the necessary measures to expedite recovery efforts.

The central government has also opened the possibility of extending the initiative to markets that sustained moderate and severe damage in subsequent phases.

Central Aceh District Head Haili Yoga expressed appreciation to the Trade Ministry for allocating Rp2.6 billion (around US$145,000) to revitalise four disaster-affected markets in the district this year.

The assistance was symbolically handed over during a coordination meeting on post-disaster support for trade facilities in West Java.

"This assistance carries great significance for our people, especially those in areas affected by the disasters. It will help accelerate the revitalisation of the local economy," Yoga said.

He also emphasised the district government's commitment to oversee the recovery of the four markets and ensuring the programme delivers maximum benefits for local residents.

"Markets are the lifeblood of the local economy. We hope trade activities will resume and merchants will be able to run their businesses better following the rehabilitation," he said.

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