"This is a social disaster. The social affairs ministry has handled (similar incidents such as) conflicts in Papua and other places," Rismaharini noted as per the statement received here Monday.
The minister, popularly known as Risma, affirmed that the ministry will provide compensation of Rp15 million (US$975) for each victim.
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"If there are two victims in the family, we will double the compensation. If there are three, we will triple (the compensation), as it is the standard. Moreover, (through the compensation), we will provide basic needs," she remarked.
The ministry has provided compensation for some 125 next-of-kins of casualties in Malang City and Malang District, the minister confirmed, while adding that the data is subject to update according to the actual situation.
Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister of Human Development and Cultural Affairs Muhadjir Effendy said that the compensation disbursement demonstrated the government's mindfulness and empathy towards the victims' families.
"I wish to convey my deepest condolences, and I hope families will be strong in facing their loss," Effendy said.
Apart from collecting the victims' data and providing compensation to next-of-kins, the ministry has also assisted in the evacuation of victims during the incident through the ministry apparatus.
In collecting the victims' data, the ministry also collected information about pregnant mothers, early school-age children and school pupils, the elderly, and people with disabilities in the families for inclusion in the ministry's social assistance database, thereby allowing them to access the assistance.
The ministry units are ready to ensure prompt medical care for victims currently under medical care at hospitals and provide psychosocial support services for bereaved families that lost their relatives in the tragedy.
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