Jakarta, Dec. 14 -- Indonesia's government is surveying cultural heritage sites and museums damaged by natural disasters across Sumatra since late November 2025, Culture Minister Fadli Zon said on Sunday, as authorities prepare a phased rehabilitation plan to protect national heritage.

The data collection is intended to form the basis for restoration measures and long-term safeguards for cultural assets affected by floods and landslides in several provinces on the island, the minister said.

"In the initial phase we recorded around 43 affected heritage sites and museums, but the number continues to rise and is now estimated at about 70 locations," Fadli told reporters in Jakarta.

He said the damaged sites range from district- and provin...