Jakarta, Jan. 16 -- Indonesia's Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said it may take up to three years for the government to fully restore Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra after the major floods and landslides in November 2025.

"Recovery efforts could be completed in as little as two years. However, our ministry has proposed a three-year restoration plan to the National Development Planning Agency," he said during a media briefing at the Public Works Ministry office in Jakarta on Friday.

Hanggodo explained that the projected time frame reflects the extensive construction and repair works needed for vital infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and water sources.

Some projects may take longer to complete, he added, citing the lay...