Press Release

Sukabumi, December 18, 2024 - PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) is participating in the ESDM Disaster Preparedness program to assist victims of the landslide disaster in Sukabumi Regency, West Java.

From December 11 to 13, 2024, PTBA deployed its Emergency Response Group (ERG) to assist the community in Cicukang Village, Purabaya District, Sukabumi Regency. The ERG team consists of a rescue team to support the evacuation process, as well as doctors and medical personnel to provide treatment for disaster victims.

PTBA also provided logistical assistance. On December 11, 2024, aid including rice (500 kg), chicken eggs (30 kg), instant noodles (70 boxes), sugar (100 packages of 1 kg), cooking oil (100 packages of 1 liter), and coffee (20 boxes) was distributed to Cicukang Village, Legoh Picang Hamlet, and Bang Bayang Hamlet.

Then, on December 12, 2024, additional aid including rice (1 ton), chicken eggs (75 kg), instant noodles (30 boxes), cooking oil (60 packages of 1 liter), children's meal packages (150 packages), and coffee (20 boxes) was distributed to Neglasari Village.

Junardi, Coordinator of PTBA’s Emergency Response Team, hopes that the presence of the ERG and PTBA's logistical assistance will help the local community recover quickly and return to normal activities.

"Bukit Asam is committed to always being present in the midst of communities in need. We understand the importance of quick and accurate action in emergency situations. These swift and effective measures not only assist in the recovery of Sukabumi's residents but also provide new hope for those affected. Bukit Asam hopes that this aid can ease the burden and help them recover," said Junardi.

Kosasih, Commander of the Purabaya Subdistrict Military Command Post and Head of the Purabaya Sub District Disaster Emergency Response, on behalf of the affected community, expressed deep gratitude for the assistance from PTBA.

He mentioned that approximately 712 people or 215 families in the SD Kalibunder area of Neglasari Village received medical aid from PTBA. Additionally, 45 families in Cicukang Village and Citamiyan Village also received medical assistance. "Alhamdulillah, the logistical aid was fulfilled from Bukit Asam. We, the residents of Purabaya Subdistrict, especially those affected by the disaster, are deeply grateful for the participation and assistance," he said.

Lili Rahman, Head of Neglasari Village, expressed appreciation for PTBA's concern. "We hope that everything provided by Bukit Asam to our community will be a blessing, and may it be beneficial for our residents. May Bukit Asam continue to thrive in its endeavors," she said.

Similarly, Hendra, a resident of Nangglewer Hamlet, Sukabumi, expressed his gratitude for the assistance from PTBA. "We hope that it will be beneficial for all of us. Please pray for our swift recovery, and we hope the government will provide immediate assistance so that we, the disaster victims, can be evacuated and provided with new housing," he said.