Banjarbaru Distributes IDR 15 Billion in Aid, Strengthens Handling of Forest and Land Fires and Clean Water

BANJARBARU, GARISBUMI.com – Handling forest and land fires (karhutla) and the need for clean water are a concern in the distribution of central government aid in Banjarbaru City, South Kalimantan. The assistance, which is said to be worth a total of IDR 15 billion, was allocated to five agencies for operational facilities and well rehabilitation needs.

The distribution of aid from the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, took place during a gathering between the Banjarbaru City Government and forest and land fire volunteers at the Dr. Football Field. Murjani, Friday (6/11/2026). Banjarbaru Mayor Erna Lisa Halaby asked that aid be used and accounted for, and that equipment be maintained.

Based on information from the Banjarbaru City Government, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) received the largest allocation, namely IDR 12 billion. Other agencies are the Health Service amounting to IDR 1.27 billion, the Social Service IDR 663 million, the Civil Service Police Unit IDR 589 million, and the Public Works and Spatial Planning (PUPR) Service IDR 420 million.

Support for handling forest and land fires and water needs

This assistance includes the provision of operational facilities and the rehabilitation of drilled wells. Both needs are related to the work of volunteers who, according to the Banjarbaru City Government, not only tackle forest and land fires, but also distribute clean water.

Although it mentions allocations for each agency, the statement does not specify the type and quantity of equipment, the location of the drilled wells to be rehabilitated, or the target for completion of the work. This information is needed to assess the extent of assistance for officers and the community.

During this activity, Lisa expressed her appreciation for the work of volunteers and the community caring for disasters. He also invited participants to pray for volunteers who had fallen.