Disaster Response, Semen Baturaja Together with BAZNAS Provide Assistance for Flood Victims in Bandar Lampung

LAMPUNG – Heavy rain that has poured over the Bandar Lampung area since Monday morning (21/4) has caused flooding in several areas of the city. One of the affected areas is Way Lunik Village and Pidada Village, Panjang District, Bandar Lampung. The flood submerged residents’ houses, caused infrastructure damage, and hampered community activities.

As a form of concern for affected residents, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) together with the National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) of South Sumatra Province (Sumsel) again distributed basic food packages to flood victims.

The assistance distributed was in the form of 400 basic food packages for two sub-districts, namely Way Lunik and Pidada, which are located around SMBR’s operational area in Panjang. Each food package contains basic necessities such as 5 kg of rice, 1 liter of cooking oil, 1 kg of wheat flour, 200 grams of soy sauce, 1 kg of granulated sugar, and one can of sweetened condensed milk (SKM).

The aid was handed over by Senior Manager of Palembang & Panjang Plant SMBR Ade Dwi Wijayanto on Tuesday (23/4) in their respective sub-districts, and was symbolically received by Way Lunik Village Head Doddy Marthalaga and Village Secretary Pidada Mizuardi. Furthermore, the aid will be distributed through each RT so that it can be distributed to residents in need.

“This is a real manifestation of SMBR’s commitment to being present and helping the surrounding community, especially those around our operational area. We hope that this assistance can slightly ease the burden on residents affected by the flood,” said Ade during the aid handover.

Previously, in January, SMBR together with BAZNAS had also distributed similar aid to the community in the same area. This consistency reflects SMBR’s ongoing concern for disaster victims around the company’s operational environment.

Way Lunik Village Head, Doddy Marthalaga, appreciated the ongoing concern and support. “We are very grateful to Semen Baturaja and BAZNAS for the assistance they have consistently provided. This assistance is very helpful for our community, especially in emergency situations like this. Their presence brings new hope and enthusiasm to our residents,” he said.

Meanwhile, one of the residents of Way Lunik Village, Mrs. Jumiati, also expressed her gratitude. “Alhamdulillah, this assistance means a lot to us. Since the flood, daily needs have been difficult to meet. Thank you to Semen Baturaja and BAZNAS for your assistance, may it continue to run smoothly and be blessed,” she said.

This assistance is part of SMBR’s Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program which actively collaborates with various parties to provide positive impacts and real benefits to the community. (*)