The Government of Timor-Leste has announced financial assistance amounting to US$2.5 million (approximately Rp 41 billion) to support flood management and recovery efforts in Bali.
The decision was made during an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday (12 September 2025).
The donation was proposed by Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão and included in the government’s draft resolution.
In its official statement, the Timor-Leste Government said, “The Council of Ministers expresses its solidarity with the people of Bali, the Indonesian Government, and the authorities of Bali Province who have been affected by flooding in recent days.”
The statement continued, “The donation of Rp 41 billion to Bali Province is intended to support humanitarian aid and recovery efforts for the affected population.”
Speaking after the meeting, Prime Minister Gusmão reaffirmed Timor-Leste’s support, stating, “A donation of USD 2 million to the Province of Bali, intended to support humanitarian aid and recovery efforts for the affected population.” He underscored the importance of regional solidarity in times of crisis.
The Consul General of Timor-Leste in Bali, Carolina Maria da Silva, also confirmed that no Timorese citizens had been affected by the floods.
“The condition of Timorese citizens living here is all good. Citizens who want to stay in Bali must have a work visa, and currently there are around 450 students,” she said.
Carolina urged Timorese nationals in Bali to remain cautious. “I ask all Timorese citizens in Bali to increase their vigilance, always take care of themselves, and immediately contact the consulate if anything happens,” she added.
BNN Distributes 2,000 Food Packages to Flood-Affected Communities
In a separate initiative, the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) distributed 2,000 food packages to communities impacted by the floods in Bali Province on Wednesday (17 September 2025).
The distribution was part of a series of working visits by the Head of the BNN, Police Commissioner General Suyudi Ario Seto, which took place on 17–18 September 2025.
In a written statement confirmed in Jakarta on Thursday, Suyudi said that social service efforts are a core part of the agency’s mission.
“Social service activities are not only aimed at helping communities affected by disasters, but also form part of the institution’s commitment to integrating humanitarian values with the spirit of the War on Drugs for Humanity,” he explained.
Suyudi confirmed that, “The distribution of aid was carried out in two locations, namely Pemecutan Kelod Village, West Denpasar, and Ubung Kaja Village, North Denpasar.”
In Pemecutan Kelod Village, the aid packages were handed over directly by the Head of the BNN to residents.
During his visit, Suyudi also spoke with local residents and village officials to hear their concerns regarding drug prevention efforts. He expressed hope that the visit would help strengthen coordination between the BNN, local government, and other stakeholders.
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported that as of Wednesday (17 September), the death toll from the floods stood at 18.
“To date, the total number of fatalities from the floods in Bali stands at 18,” said Abdul Muhari, Head of the BNPB Centre for Disaster Data, Information, and Communication.
Muhari added that the floods have caused extensive damage to infrastructure and homes.
“There were 6,309 households affected by flash floods accompanied by landslides in early September 2025. There were 520 public facilities damaged, three bridges broken, 23 roads damaged, 82 walls or fences collapsed, and 194 houses damaged,” he said.
