Jakarta, Dec. 4 -- President Prabowo Subianto has authorized an increase in Ready-to-Use Funds (DSP) in the State Budget to respond to the severe flash floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.

"If more funds are needed, they will be provided. This applies to all relevant ministries and institutions, including the military and the National Police," State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said on Wednesday (December 3).

He stressed that disaster response efforts in the three provinces are running at full capacity with strong support from the central government.

The priority now is ensuring fast and effective emergency operations on the ground.

"All national resources are working hard to manage the situation," he ad...