AGAM — DT Peduli continues to expand its humanitarian response for disaster-affected communities in West Sumatra. On Sunday evening (7 December 2025), the DT Peduli West Sumatra team activated a public kitchen and basic health services in Jorong Toboh, Malalak Timur, Agam Regency. The humanitarian effort, which began at 19:00 WIB, successfully assisted 213 survivors.
A total of 133 residents received ready-to-eat meals from the public kitchen, while 80 others accessed health services provided in collaboration with the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) West Sumatra.
Beyond on-site response, DT Peduli has also strengthened coordination with the West Sumatra Provincial Government, BPBD, BAZNAS, and the Forum Zakat West Sumatra to ensure efficient aid distribution. The team additionally conducted logistics procurement, clean water assessments, psychosocial support assessments, and fundraising activities during car-free day.
The public kitchen in Malalak has become a vital hub for providing emergency meals to families whose homes were damaged by the landslide and who chose to evacuate. Fabyan Andara Pratama, Head of DT Peduli West Sumatra, emphasized that the kitchen reflects the organization’s commitment to sustained humanitarian presence.
“Alhamdulillah, the JCC Duri Malalak public kitchen is now open. I hope this kitchen can be a solution to provide ready meals for affected residents,” he said.
He added that unstable electricity in the area has prompted the team to mobilize a generator to keep the kitchen operating at night.
“Thank you to everyone who has participated. Through your support, we can help ease the burden of survivors. Please pray for the safety of all volunteers,” Fabyan added.
A resident affected by the disaster conveyed deep appreciation for the assistance received.
“On behalf of the youth and community of Jorong Tombo, which was affected by the flash flood, we express our heartfelt thanks to DT Peduli for delivering food assistance and establishing a public kitchen here. Once again, thank you very much,” the resident said.
Razik, a DT Peduli volunteer on the ground, described the situation in Malalak as still alarming, with many houses and roads buried under landslide debris, including rocks, sand, and mud.
“The DT Peduli team arrived to deliver food supplies for the public kitchen. We invite our generous supporters to continue helping affected communities—not only in Malalak, but also in other areas across West Sumatra, Aceh, and North Sumatra,” he said.
Razik added that with ongoing rainfall and the risk of further landslides, broader public support is crucial to accelerate the recovery of affected families.
Editor: Agus ID