The 7.6 richter scale earthquake in Padang, West Sumatra or known in Indonesian as Gempa Sumatra has consumed a lot of attention from every nook and corner of lives.

We see everyday, every hour, even every minutes through electronic media (TV) the massive after-effects of the quake. The condition of victims, the deads and the seriously injured, the homeless are simply horrible. Those whose house was destroyed not only homeless. They are penniless and clothesless as well.

A natural disaster of such magnitude cannot be handled by our government alone. Each one of us should do our bit to help our brothers and sisters in the affected area. If you have a bank account, there is an easy way to help them as a way to show to ourselves that we are a man with soul. Send as low as IDR 10,000 (ten thousands = USD 1) to one of the following bank account belong to one of television networks. Of course, sending money more than IDR 10,000 is allowed. Choose TV network that you trust to donate.

Donation via SMS

You may send the donation through SMS, the easiest way to donate, by sending SMS through network you currently use.

1. Telkomsel SMS PEDULI: Type SUMBANG send to 5000

2. Indosat SMS DONASI: Type SUMBAR send to 5000

3. XL SMS DONASI: Type SUMBAR, send to 2000 (for donation of IDR2.000) or send to 5000 (for donation of IDR 5.000).

4. AXIS SMS DONASI: Type DONASI (space) [amount you want to donate] and send to 1111. Example, type DONASI 5000 [for donation of IDR 5000] send to 1111. Or, type DONASI 20000 send to 1111 (for donation of IDR 20,000).

5. ESIA SMS SUMBAR: Type SUMBAR send to 5000 (valid until October end 2009).

6. Telkom FLEXI PEDULI: type PEDULI send to 5000

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Donation via Bank Transfer through Indonesia TV Networks

PT. Lativi Mediakarya (tvOne)

BANK MANDIRI CAB JKT PULO GADUNG
NO REKENING : 125-000-7926-793

BANK BRI CAB RAWAMANGUN
NO REKENING : 0386-01-000-111-304

BANK BNI 46 CAB RAWAMANGUN
NO REKENING : 300920095

BANK BCA CAB PULO GADUNG
NO REKENING : 275-111111-0

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DOMPET KEMANUASIAAN MEDIA GROUP (METRO TV)
GEMPA SUMATRA

Bank BCA Kcu. Puri Indah Jakarta
No Rekening 288 3333 888

Bank Mandiri Cabang Taman kebon Jeruk Jakarta
No Rekening 117 0000 778894

Bank BNI Kcu. Jakarta Pusat
No Rekening 194 66 0000

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Rekening antv Peduli
Bank Mandiri cabang Casablanca Jakarta
No. Rekening 124.009.601.0906

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PUNDI AMAL SCTV
BCA Wisma Asia
No Rekening: 0842662000,

MANDIRI Senayan City
No Rekening: 1020069192000

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Global Peduli Bencana Gempa Sumbar

BCA cab. H.r rasuna said
No Rekening: 5700 31 9999

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Jawa Pos meanwhile reports the Sumatra quake toll rises into 1,100 people death. This following news from AP seems a bit late:

The brunt of Wednesday’s 7.6-magnitude earthquake, which originated in the sea off Sumatra island, appeared to have been borne by the city of Padang, where a government official said most the deaths occurred.

The region was jolted by another powerful earthquake Thursday morning, causing damage but no reported fatalities.

More than 500 buildings including hotels, schools, hospitals and a mall were destroyed or damaged in Padang. Thousands of people were still believed to be trapped in the rubble, said Rustam Pakaya, head of the Health Ministry’s crisis center. Workers used backhoes to shift debris.