BMKG Buka Suara soal Wacana Digabung dengan Badan Geologi

Selasa, 8 September 2026, 21:21 WIB Sumber: DetikNews Dibaca 1 kali

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BMKG merespons wacana Presiden Prabowo Subianto yang mempertimbangkan penggabungan BMKG dengan Badan Geologi untuk memantau potensi bencana, dan menyatakan siap mengikuti arahan presiden tersebut. BMKG dan Badan Geologi disebut telah menjadi mitra strategis yang saling melengkapi dalam rantai informasi kebencanaan. Sementara itu, BMKG menekankan perlunya penguatan alat operasional utama serta anggaran untuk edukasi publik terkait deteksi dini dan sistem peringatan dini.

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BMKG responded on Tuesday (8/9/2026) to President Prabowo Subianto's consideration of merging it with Badan Geologi to monitor disaster potential in Indonesia.
BMKG stated it is ready to execute the President's directive if the merger is implemented.
BMKG and Badan Geologi have long been strategic partners with overlapping missions in geophysical disaster risk mitigation.
BMKG's role focuses on early detection and early warning systems for disasters.
BMKG emphasized the need to strengthen its main operational equipment for early warning systems.
BMKG also requires additional budget allocation for public education on disasters.
BMKG uses an equipment maintenance 'shifting' strategy to ensure 24/7 service continuity.
BMKG stated current equipment results remain valid despite efficiency challenges.
President Prabowo raised the merger idea during a hybrid limited cabinet meeting (ratas) at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta, on Monday (7/9).
The meeting was attended by cabinet ministers, heads of agencies/institutions, and regional leaders affected by disasters.
Prabowo assessed that government disaster mitigation efforts have already been maximized.
Prabowo pledged continued monitoring of disaster potential, including volcanic eruptions.
Indonesia is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, with recent eruptions occurring in North Sumatra, East Java, and Halmahera.
The potential integration was discussed in the presence of Badan Geologi Head Lana Saria and BMKG Head Teuku Faisal Fathani.
Prabowo has not made a final decision on the integration, stating it will be discussed further.