Jakarta, Dec. 4 -- Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita confirmed that industrial areas in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra remain safe and operational despite the floods and landslides that have affected various regions in the three provinces.

"There are no issues in industrial areas. There are not many disruptions there, praise be to God," Kartasasmita said on Thursday, referring to conditions in the industrial zones.

He noted that disruptions were instead reported at factories located outside designated industrial areas, which have been unable to resume operations due to the lack of electricity and water supplies.

The minister said the government is working to restore utility services and access in the three provinces s...