· CSR and the Environment
PTBA Share Free Masks in Sawahlunto
Haze, disaster caused by human behaviour already affected Sawahlunto, West Sumatra. To anticipate the haze from Riau and Jambi forest fires, PTBA Ombilin Mining Unit partnered with Government of Sawahlunto and Traffic Police on distributing free masks for public on Sawahlunto roads, Wednesday (09/09/2015). In addition, free masks also given to schools and got positive responses from the community.
The free masks distribution mainly for high-risk segments affected by the smoke like all road users, drivers, bike riders and students. The activity was PTBA concern for public health. It was hoped can help Sawahlunto citizen from the increasingly thickening haze enveloped the city.
