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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia continues to monitor the condition of Indonesian Citizens (WNI) in Russia. Currently, there are 1,342 Indonesians living in the Russian Federation.

"The majority are students and migrant workers in the hospitality sector," said the Directorate for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Judha Nugraha, in an interview with Pro3 RRI, Saturday (9/24/2022). Based on monitoring, thousands of Indonesian citizens are reported to be in good condition, even though Russia has carried out a partial mobilization to Ukraine.

However, he said, if at any time the situation and security conditions in Russia were dangerous, Indonesian citizens were immediately evacuated. "The Indonesian Embassy will always update the contingency plan," he said.

Even though Russia held a partial mobilization to Ukraine, he said, the activities of Indonesian citizens in the Red Bear Country were not disturbed at all. "Those affected by the partial mobilization policy are only Russian citizens, of course there will be no impact on foreign nationals," he said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on partial mobilization that began on Wednesday this week. Putin said the decree was aimed at "liberating" the Donbass region of Ukraine, and claimed residents of the region.

Partial mobilization is only for Russian citizens who are currently in reserve status who will be subject to military service. Partial mobilization is also for those who serve in the armed forces, have certain military specialties, as well as relevant experience. (RRI)

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Moscow is still preparing a plan to rescue Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Russia. Even though the Indonesian citizen in the Red Bear Country is still in a safe condition.

The Directorate for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) Judha Nugraha said Indonesian citizens in Russia were not affected by partial mobilization. "But according to the procedure, the Indonesian Embassy will always update the contingency plan," he told Pro3 RRI, Saturday (24/9/2022).

Preparations are made if one day, the Russo-Ukrainian war heats up, and it is deemed dangerous for the safety of Indonesian citizens. In this regard, the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow continues to communicate intensely with Indonesian citizens in Russia.

"Communications continue to be carried out by the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow with the Indonesian community in Russia," he said. "We will continue to communicate, and monitor their condition there."

Based on the monitoring results, continued Judha, Indonesian citizens in Russia are still carrying out normal activities, without any restrictions from local authorities. "Because those affected by the partial mobilization policy are only Russian citizens," he said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on partial mobilization that began on Wednesday this week. Putin said the decree was aimed at "liberating" the Donbass region of Ukraine, and claimed residents of the region.

Partial mobilization is only for Russian citizens who are currently in reserve status, who will be subject to military service. Partial mobilization is also for those who serve in the armed forces, have certain military specialties, as well as relevant experience. (RRI)

The government will provide stimulants for post-earthquake settlement assistance in Pasaman Regency and West Pasaman Regency, West Sumatra. Stimulant aid will be focused on urgent needs, namely housing.

The Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Muhadjir Effendy requested that this handling effort be carried out as soon as possible. "Both by the regional and central government," said Muhadjir in his official statement in Jakarta, Saturday (9/24/2022).

The stimulant aid that will be given to Pasaman Regency is IDR 28.8 billion with a total of 564 housing units and Kab. West Pasaman reached Rp. 60.6 billion with a total of 1,212 housing units.

In addition to settlements, several other public infrastructure facilities are prioritized, namely schools, health centers, and places of worship. Only after the repair of settlements and public facilities has been completed, the government will repair other public facilities.

"We will finish the settlements first, then we will go to other public facilities which can temporarily be postponed or seconded. After the facilities that are really needed can run well," said Muhadjir.

Muhadjir asked for the acceleration of the preparation of the Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Plan (R3P) document. Until its determination includes the preparation of a post-disaster needs assessment (JITUPASNA).

“Everything must follow the Earthquake Resistant House (RTG) standard and cover all existing schemes. Either reimburse, self-help or use the applicator. BNPB will follow up on it to the Ministry of Finance," said Muhadjir.

Meanwhile, Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Lt. Gen. Suharyanto said that previously a number of aids had been provided since the emergency response. Among these are DSP funding assistance of Rp. 500 million for West Pasaman Regency and Rp. 845 million for Pasaman.

For information, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 with a depth of 10 km occurred in West Sumatra on Friday, February 25, 2022. A total of 27 people died in the incident and 19 thousand more residents had to evacuate. (RRI)

The Labor Party together with the Indonesian Peasant Union (SPI) raised the issue of agrarian reform to commemorate National Farmers Day (HTI). This was conveyed when holding an action to convey opinions, in the Arjuna Horse Statue area, Central Jakarta, Saturday (24/9/2022).

"First, the action to raise the issue of agrarian reform, there is a promise from the government. In particular, President Jokowi also promised to redistribute land to farmers of around nine million hectares," said President of the Indonesian Trade Union Confederation (KSPI) Said Iqbal, at the Horse Statue location, Gambir, Central Jakarta. , Saturday (24/9/2022).

"We are with the workers and peasants, I am representing the top brass from the Labor Union Party to the Presidential Palace. Earlier, we met with the Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Heru Budi Hartono, and we raised three issues," said Said Iqbal.

"The second issue is rejecting the omnibus law, namely the land bank. In the omnibus law the concept of a land bank is only the commercialization of agricultural lands," said Said.

"So that farmers are moved not to get land rights for the farmers themselves. But land banks have a more profitable concept for corporations and even tend to keep farmers away from their land," said Said Iqbal.

Said said the last issue was related to fuel price adjustments. That until now farmers have not received Direct Cash Assistance (BLT) in lieu of fuel subsidies.

"It is proven that farmers do not get BLT. Therefore, SPI and the Labor Party reject the increase in fuel prices which is more burdensome for farmers," he said. (RRI)