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Indonesia Boosts Disaster Mitigation Funding Amidst Frequent Calamities
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a significant increase in the disaster mitigation budget to address the frequent natural disasters occurring in Indonesia. He emphasized the need for the government to be prepared for emergencies at all times, given Indonesia's geographical location on the Ring of Fire.
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