Jakarta, Oct. 16 -- The Jakarta Provincial Government asked schools, whether newly constructed or rehabilitated, to regularly conduct disaster mitigation simulations to enhance the preparedness of students and educational staff, especially in multi-story buildings.

"I have instructed the Head of the Education Agency that there must be frequent drills on how to anticipate disasters. While we certainly hope such events never occur, it is always better to be prepared," said Deputy Governor of Jakarta Rano Karno in Jakarta, Friday.

He made the statement when he was visiting Public Elementary School (SDN) Lebak Bulus 04, Public Junior High School (SMPN) 299, and SDN Cilandak Barat 08 in Jakarta.

He noted that as school infrastructure in Jak...