Jakarta (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan inspected Kuala Simpang Market in Aceh Tamiang District, Aceh, to monitor the accelerated recovery of the food sector and the local economy following recent floods.
The inspection was conducted alongside Trade Minister Budi Santoso, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, and Aceh Tamiang District Head Armia Pahmi as part of a cross-sectoral effort to address the disaster's impacts.
“The recovery of people’s markets and the fulfillment of basic needs for affected residents are priorities, ensuring community economic activities resume as soon as possible,” Hasan said in a statement received on Saturday.
Kuala Simpang Market is among 112 traditional markets in Aceh impacted by the floods. As the largest market in the district, it has accommodated 295 traders and served as a central economic hub since 1982.
Through collaborative efforts, the government completed the market cleanup by late December 2025, allowing trading activities to resume.
In addition to the market inspection, Hasan visited an evacuation post in Sungai Liput Village to ensure accurate distribution of humanitarian aid.
The government and its partners have distributed 10,000 ready-to-eat meal packages, 336 kilograms of clothing, and 1.6 tons of sanitation equipment to affected residents.
“The government will continue to oversee the recovery of flood-affected areas by improving basic infrastructure, strengthening food security, and fulfilling the community's essential needs,” Hasan emphasized.
The government stated that post-flood recovery in Aceh is being managed through an integrated, cross-sectoral approach to maintain food stability and accelerate economic growth.
