VOI - Voice of Indonesia | RRI - Radio Republik Indonesia

The Mayor of Padang Mahyeldi is one of speakers at the 5th ASEAN Mayors Forum with the theme Driving Local Action for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday. During the forum he explained how to anticipate and overcome the disasters that have been implemented in Padang and what have not been done to the cities attending the forum. In a special interview with Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta, Tuesday (27 / 08) Mayor Mahyeldi said that radio, especially Radio Republik Indonesia, was an important information tool during the disaster.

"In connection with information coordination, we are using Radio Republik Indonesia. It's true that in Padang when there was an earthquake, when there was a flood and when there was a tsunami potential, we would immediately operate with Radio Republik Indonesia in Padang," said Mahyeldi

Mahyeldi further said that compared to other countries, Indonesia is superior in handling disasters, for example by preparing shelter and local regulations on development. He also added that in terms of disaster management, Indonesia had also collaborated with several countries, such as Chengdu in China and Wellington, New Zealand. (VOI / RIZKI/AHM)