Riau provincial government delivers aid to Pasaman earthquake victims

Kota Pekanbaru, Riau The Riau provincial government delivered 10 logistical aid vehicles and dispatched dozens of personnel from here on Saturday to assist earthquake victims in West Pasaman and Pasaman, West Sumatra.

“On behalf of the Riau provincial government, we mourn the tragedy that has befallen the residents in Pasaman and West Pasaman sometime ago,” Riau Governor Syamsuar told reporters here on Saturday.

“Convey our regards to the West Sumatra governor, district heads, and all government officials that are currently facing a trial from Allah SWT,” he remarked.

He expressed optimism that this trial would strengthen the residents’ faith in Allah SWT.

‘We certainly also pray, be faithful to Allah SWT, so that Allah SWT protects our nation from all disasters,” he remarked.

He also expects the aid from the Riau provincial government to be utilized optimally.

Source: Antara News