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Muara Enim 76th Anniversary, PTBA Supporting Regional Development
Muara Enim, November 21, 2022 – In Muara Enim Regency 76th Anniversary celebration, the groundbreaking event of 1.89 kilometers Retaining Wall between Enim 1 Bridge - Enim 2 Bridge construction was held, attended by the Governor of South Sumatra Herman Deru and his staff, the Acting Regent of Muara Enim Kurniawan, Human Resources Director of PTBA Suherman, Operations and Production Director of PTBA Suhedi, Forkopimda Muara Enim Regency, and community leaders.
PTBA will cover the Rp 106 billion cost of the retaining wall construction in the form of a grant (Dana Hibah) for the Muara Enim Regency Government.
"On behalf of the South Sumatra Provincial Government, the Muara Enim Regency Government, and the entire community, we would like to give highest appreciation for PTBA. This is certainly a blessing for South Sumatra. We hope the retaining wall construction will save the river flow and the people on the river banks," said the Governor of South Sumatra Herman Deru in his remarks.
The Acting Regent of Muara Enim Kurniawan said that not only the construction of the retaining wall aimed to protect the people on the banks of the Enim River from landslides and erosion, but it was also for the beauty of the Muara Enim capital city.
"Alhamdulillah, praise to God, on the commemoration of the 76th anniversary Muara Enim Regency, we hold the inauguration of the Enim River retaining wall construction project by the Governor of South Sumatra," said Kurniawan.
Meanwhile, PTBA Human Resources Director Suherman stated that the company was always committed to supporting regional development that provided social, economic and environmental benefits to the community.
"PTBA realizes that long-term business continuity does not only depend on the ability to realize financial targets, but also on the strong support of the surrounding community to daily business operations. Therefore, PTBA has a responsibility in social development," he said.
PTBA’s Role in the Development of Muara Enim Regency
In line with PTBA's Noble Purpose as a member of the MIND ID Group, PTBA carries out a number of programs to improve the welfare of the community around the company's work area, including the development of 837 Micro and Small Enterprises in Muara Enim. As of October 2022, 109 MSEs assisted by PTBA have significantly improved.
In the field of education, PTBA provides scholarships for underprivileged families. The scholarships include AYO Sekolah scholarships for the elementary to high school level and Bidiksiba for university level.
In the social and health sector, PTBA has several programs such as food distribution, sacrificial animals distribution, COVID-19 relieve assistance, stunting prevention, assistance for people with disabilities, and free medical treatment.
In the economic sector, PTBA has Bukit Asam Industrial Center (SIBA) Rosella that empower local women, SIBA Batik Kujur, SIBA Coffee, SIBA Bokashi, and the development of environmentally friendly organic food (Ruang Rural). In the environmental sector, PTBA continuously assists fostered villages in the Climate Village Program (Proklim).
Since 2016, PTBA and the Muara Enim Regency Government have launched the Tanjung Enim Tourism City Program that will transform the coal mining area to become an independent tourist destination.
PTBA will cover the Rp 106 billion cost of the retaining wall construction in the form of a grant (Dana Hibah) for the Muara Enim Regency Government.
"On behalf of the South Sumatra Provincial Government, the Muara Enim Regency Government, and the entire community, we would like to give highest appreciation for PTBA. This is certainly a blessing for South Sumatra. We hope the retaining wall construction will save the river flow and the people on the river banks," said the Governor of South Sumatra Herman Deru in his remarks.
The Acting Regent of Muara Enim Kurniawan said that not only the construction of the retaining wall aimed to protect the people on the banks of the Enim River from landslides and erosion, but it was also for the beauty of the Muara Enim capital city.
"Alhamdulillah, praise to God, on the commemoration of the 76th anniversary Muara Enim Regency, we hold the inauguration of the Enim River retaining wall construction project by the Governor of South Sumatra," said Kurniawan.
Meanwhile, PTBA Human Resources Director Suherman stated that the company was always committed to supporting regional development that provided social, economic and environmental benefits to the community.
"PTBA realizes that long-term business continuity does not only depend on the ability to realize financial targets, but also on the strong support of the surrounding community to daily business operations. Therefore, PTBA has a responsibility in social development," he said.
PTBA’s Role in the Development of Muara Enim Regency
In line with PTBA's Noble Purpose as a member of the MIND ID Group, PTBA carries out a number of programs to improve the welfare of the community around the company's work area, including the development of 837 Micro and Small Enterprises in Muara Enim. As of October 2022, 109 MSEs assisted by PTBA have significantly improved.
In the field of education, PTBA provides scholarships for underprivileged families. The scholarships include AYO Sekolah scholarships for the elementary to high school level and Bidiksiba for university level.
In the social and health sector, PTBA has several programs such as food distribution, sacrificial animals distribution, COVID-19 relieve assistance, stunting prevention, assistance for people with disabilities, and free medical treatment.
In the economic sector, PTBA has Bukit Asam Industrial Center (SIBA) Rosella that empower local women, SIBA Batik Kujur, SIBA Coffee, SIBA Bokashi, and the development of environmentally friendly organic food (Ruang Rural). In the environmental sector, PTBA continuously assists fostered villages in the Climate Village Program (Proklim).
Since 2016, PTBA and the Muara Enim Regency Government have launched the Tanjung Enim Tourism City Program that will transform the coal mining area to become an independent tourist destination.
