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$3.8 Billion Needed for Sumatra's Flood Recovery Efforts

12/14/2025

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The Indonesian government estimates $3.8 billion is needed to rebuild after flooding and landslides on Sumatra, which caused 1,006 deaths and over 5,400 injuries.
President Prabowo Subianto visited and acknowledged relief delays and water issues.
He pledged to mobilize state resources for recovery, including debt relief for victims and suspending operations of mining and palm oil companies.
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association expects no significant production impact in 2025.

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The Indonesian government estimates $3.8 billion is needed to rebuild after flooding and landslides on Sumatra, which caused 1,006 deaths and over 5,400 injuries.
President Prabowo Subianto visited and acknowledged relief delays and water issues.
He pledged to mobilize state resources for recovery, including debt relief for victims and suspending operations of mining and palm oil companies.
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association expects no significant production impact in 2025.