Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Greater Jakarta

Terakhir Diubah : 02:12:23 - Monday, 18 July 2022

Rain that has flushed Jakarta since Friday, July 16, 2022, has caused flooding. A total of 92 area in the capital were flooded. The data was collected on Saturday, July 18, 2022 (DKI BPBD Data and Information Center) Source: merdeka.com

Disaster mitigation is a series of efforts to reduce disaster risk, both through physical development as well as awareness and capacity building to deal with disaster threats (Article 1 paragraph 6 PP No 21 of 2008 concerning the Implementation of Disaster Management).

So what to do if there is a flood?

Secure important objects and documents, such as house certificates, birth certificates and so on
Turn off the gas and electricity in your home before the flood comes, do not touch electrically charged equipment when you are standing on/in the water.
When you decide to evacuate your house, be aware of undercurrents, drains, sewers, puddles, and other places that are inundated with water.
Do not drive a car in flooded areas. When the water starts to rise, ignore the car and get out. Immediately evacuate to higher ground.
Consider flood insurance for vehicles and homes due to flooding to avoid future losses.

Call Sahabat Insurance at 021-50508080 for information on protecting homes and cars from floods and other natural disasters.

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Sahabat Insurance: Start Strong, Finish Stronger with Merry Riana

Sahabat Insurance successfully organized a National Seminar titled “Start Strong, Finish Stronger” in Yogyakarta on November 12, 2025. This motivational event was held in a hybrid format, combining online and offline participation, enabling employees from all Sahabat Insurance offices across Indonesia to join simultaneously.
The seminar featured renowned motivational speaker Merry Riana, who delivered inspiring messages, practical strategies for personal growth, and insights on productivity and resilience. Her presence energized participants and encouraged them to begin strong and finish even stronger in facing personal and professional challenges.
Attended by All Sahabat Insurance Offices Nationwide
Employees from the head office, branch offices, and representative offices across Indonesia took part in the seminar. The nationwide participation made this event a significant moment for strengthening motivation, unity, and company culture within Sahabat Insurance.
Throughout the session, participants gained valuable insights to enhance performance, cultivate a growth mindset, and build stronger teamwork as they prepare for the company’s goals and challenges in the coming year.
Commitment to Human Capital Development
Through this national seminar, Sahabat Insurance reaffirms its commitment to developing its human resources. With the theme Start Strong, Finish Stronger, the company encourages all employees to begin every task with confidence and complete it with excellence.

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What is Own Risk?

Hi, Sahabat! If you have vehicle insurance, you must recognize some insurance terms so as not to get confused.

When purchasing a vehicle insurance product, you will be introduced to the term Own Risk (OR). Own risk can be interpreted as payment of compensation costs made by the vehicle owner or the insured for any loss and or damage that occurs when submitting a claim. If you do this, it means that you already know your responsibilities as a vehicle owner. As a form of your sense of responsibility to always be careful when driving. The standard, in accordance with OJK Letter No. 6 of 2017 stipulates that the current OR fee is a minimum of IDR 300,000 per incident.

Please note, standard car insurance policies actually only cover loss or damage caused by accident, collision, impact, overturning, slipping, or falling; evil deeds; theft; as well as fire and all risks covered by the motor vehicle insurance policy. However, if due to a disaster caused by natural disasters such as rain, flood, tsunami, hurricane, hail, tsunami, a product is provided in the form of an extension to protect your car from the causes mentioned above.

If you want to get further explanation regarding self-risk calculation or car insurance closing procedure through Sahabat Insurance Customer Service Online, we are happy to answer your questions via our hotline at 021-50508080 or Whatsapp at 021-50508080.

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Insurance Tips: What would happen if you crash your car into a divider/separator?

Accidents involving vehicles hitting busway separators are becoming more and more common. The causes are various, apart from lack of concentration on the road, there is also the possibility that the separator is not very visible if the driver is driving at night.To avoid this,reduce the speed. Especially if you drive at night or in rainy weather. Drivers should slow their speed and avoid any sudden directional changes when driving on a slippery road. Use extra caution when driving over bridges or overpasses. Obey speed limits, safe driving distances and applicable traffic signs. Then will your Vehicle Insurance cover a vehicle accident that hits a road separator? According to the Indonesian Standard Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy, any loss and/or damage to Motor Vehicle and/or interest insured directly caused by collision, impact, overturning, skidding or falling . Protect your vehicle now! Call Sahabat Insurance at 021-50508080.

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5 Tips for Millennial Home Buyers

As true millennials, of course you want to have a home so that you have a bright future with your family.
So if you’re a millennial looking to buy a house, here are five things you can do to make As true millennials, of course you want to have a home so that you have a bright future with your family. Here are some steps you can take to make your dream come true.

1. Check financial ability
First, prepare a balance sheet including income and expenses.

2. Create a budget
Do some research and learn about several possible ways to pay for a house other than the cash payment method. For example mortgages, or by other methods.

3. Set priorities
From an existing financial plan, make priorities so you can focus on one thing. For example, you plan to take a mortgage. So, your first focus is to fulfill the downpayment first.

4. Investment
Investment can help to develop assets against inflation. For example, for a house down payment, set aside 30% of your salary to the appropriate investment instrument. Over time, with consistency, the budget for a home down payment will be fulfilled properly.
Investment can also be an alternative choice for saving emergency funds. You can save this emergency fund in an instrument with a low level of risk.
In addition to an emergency fund, pay attention to insurance, if you are the head of the family. So, make sure that you have complete protection first, then execute your financial plan.

5. Discipline
The discipline to implement a detailed and comprehensive financial plan is very important. For example, keeping your installments under 30% of your regular salary if you take a mortgage scheme is crucial.

Note that 30% includes all existing debt repayments. So, if your main intention is to buy a house, then you should focus on this plan first.

In addition, plans to buy a house require a long-term disciplined commitment. Therefore, start being disciplined in executing your financial plan. With some of the tips above, you can try to realize your dream of buying a house. Good luck!

Source: https://mediakeuangan.kemenkeu.go.id

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