Padang Pariaman, Dec. 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the nation's wealth is properly managed and safeguarded so it can truly benefit the people, including victims of natural disasters in Sumatra.

The President delivered the remarks during a visit to residents affected by hydrometeorological disasters in Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, on Monday.

"The Government of the Republic of Indonesia belongs to the people, works for the people, and is devoted to the people. We will manage and protect the nation's wealth so it can help the public," he said.

The Head of State stressed that the government continues to tighten oversight to prevent the leakage of state funds, and to stop those who ste...