Evacuees in Suwecapura Sports Arena, Klungkung, Bali.

Govt prioritizes logistic needs of Mount Agung evacuees

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Ministry of Social Affairs has prioritized the fulfillment of logistical needs to serve Mount Agung evacuees in Bali Province by preparing a mobile public kitchen using 11 cars. "Meeting the logistical needs of evacuees remains the main priority," Minister of Social Affairs Khofifah Indar Parawansa said here on Monday. The 11 public kitchens were operated in seven...

Mount Agung, Bali.

Tourists to be transferred to Lombok if Mt Agung erupts

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KARANGASEM -- Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya ensured Bali Island is safe for tourist activities. Yesterday, he even already visited Pura Besakih, which is only 9 kilometres away from the active volcano Mount Agung. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Tourism has created scenarios to safeguard all tourists in Bali. Arief said in the next few days, if Mount Agung is...