New Head of Indonesian Agency Prioritizes Welfare in Buffer Zones
Maruli, appointed as the head of Indonesia's new disaster management agency (BNPB successor), has declared the improvement of welfare for residents in buffer zones as his top priority. New initiatives for regional stability and development are drawing attention.
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