potential cuts to her medical aid. The Indonesian government, under President Prabowo Subianto, has announced budget cuts of US$19 billion to fund election promises. This includes cuts to the victim and witness protection agency, LPSK, which provides Chusnul with medication and psychiatric assistance.
Chusnul, who has undergone 37 surgeries since the bombing, is concerned about the impact these cuts will have on her health. She relies on the LPSK for essential medication and therapy, which help her manage the physical and emotional scars of the attack.
The 2002 Bali bombing, which targeted nightclubs in Kuta Beach, killed 202 people, including 38 Indonesians and 88 Australians. Chusnul, who was working at a nearby restaurant at the time, suffered severe burns and other injuries.
The Indonesian government's decision to cut funding to the LPSK has raised concerns among victims of terrorism and other violent crimes. They fear that the cuts will leave them vulnerable and without access to essential support services.
7 Comments
Leonardo
“This is heartbreaking. Cutting funds for someone in dire need like Chusnul is wrong – her life depends on these services.”
Raphael
“There’s no excuse for reducing medical support for someone who’s been through so much. The government must reconsider these priorities.”
Leonardo
“These cuts show a lack of empathy. How can the government justify hurting those who have suffered so much from past tragedies?”
Raphael
“Criticizing the decision without acknowledging the bigger economic picture is misleading. Responsible governance sometimes means hard choices.”
Michelangelo
“I can’t believe essential aid is being slashed while making big election promises. Victims must be protected, not sidelined.”
Eugene Alta
“By cutting funding to services like LPSK, the government essentially leaves vulnerable survivors to fend for themselves. Unacceptable!”
Sammmm
“This budget decision is shortsighted. Victims’ recovery—physical and mental—should be non-negotiable.”