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Bukit Asam (PTBA) Supports Snakehead Fish Farming in Tanjung Agung Village to Create More Job Opportunities
PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) supports the development of snakehead fish farming businesses in Tanjung Agung Village, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra. This is one of PTBA's efforts to generate new, sustainable income for communities around the Unlicensed Mining (PETI) area.
PTBA's fostered partner, Ikan Gabus Putra Susukan Group, celebrated the first harvest of snakehead fish in Tanjung Agung Village on Friday, July 19, 2024. Approximately 150 kilograms of snakehead fish were successfully harvested.
"We hope this activity would give the youth in Tanjung Agung District in general, and in Tanjung Agung Village in particular, an alternative job opportunities other than unlicensed mining activities (PETI)," said Hartono, VP Sustainability PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA).
He encourages sustainable community empowerment activities and hopes that the snakehead fish farming program in Tanjung Agung Village will not only improve community welfare, but also serve as an example for other regions in utilizing local resources wisely and sustainably.
Putra, representing Ikan Gabus Putra Susukan Group, expressed his gratitude to PTBA for providing assistance to empower the people of Tanjung Agung Village.
"We hope that snakehead fish farming can continue to grow. We also like to invite our partners or members to continue learning about snakehead fish farming, given its significant economic potential," he said.
During this occasion, Putra Susukan Group and Duta Koffie signed an agreement to purchase 20 kg of ground snakehead fish per week. Both MSEs are supported by PTBAs.
PTBA's fostered partner, Ikan Gabus Putra Susukan Group, celebrated the first harvest of snakehead fish in Tanjung Agung Village on Friday, July 19, 2024. Approximately 150 kilograms of snakehead fish were successfully harvested.
"We hope this activity would give the youth in Tanjung Agung District in general, and in Tanjung Agung Village in particular, an alternative job opportunities other than unlicensed mining activities (PETI)," said Hartono, VP Sustainability PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA).
He encourages sustainable community empowerment activities and hopes that the snakehead fish farming program in Tanjung Agung Village will not only improve community welfare, but also serve as an example for other regions in utilizing local resources wisely and sustainably.
Putra, representing Ikan Gabus Putra Susukan Group, expressed his gratitude to PTBA for providing assistance to empower the people of Tanjung Agung Village.
"We hope that snakehead fish farming can continue to grow. We also like to invite our partners or members to continue learning about snakehead fish farming, given its significant economic potential," he said.
During this occasion, Putra Susukan Group and Duta Koffie signed an agreement to purchase 20 kg of ground snakehead fish per week. Both MSEs are supported by PTBAs.
