Jakarta, Aug. 29 -- Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo emphasized that the restoration of public service buildings damaged by the earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) must be carried out swiftly and appropriately based on the extent of the damage, while considering local wisdom and community needs.

"In the rebuilding, we must maintain the local wisdom by coordinating with related parties," he remarked in a statement on Saturday.

The minister personally inspected St. Peter and Paul Church in Dampek and Nurul Huda Reo Mosque in Manggarai District as part of efforts to assess and document the condition of earthquake-affected buildings and determine the appropriate measures, including repairs or reconstruction for severely damaged str...