Semen Baturaja Again Distributes Aid to Flood Victims in Bandar Lampung

LAMPUNG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) is once again present to show its concern for residents affected by flooding around the company’s operational area in Panjang, Bandar Lampung. On Monday (27/1), SMBR distributed additional aid to two sub-districts affected by flooding, namely Way Lunik Sub-district and Pidada Sub-district in Bandar Lampung.

The aid was handed over by Senior Manager of Palembang & Panjang Plant SMBR Kristan Teguh as the company’s representative. The aid was received directly by Way Lunik Sub-district Head Doddy Marthalaga, and Pidada Sub-district Head Usmansyah.

The assistance distributed was in the form of basic necessities such as 200 kg of rice, 100 boxes of instant noodles, 100 cans of condensed milk, 100 kg of eggs, 100 boxes of tea, 100 kg of sugar, 5 kg of coffee, 100 cans of sardines, 100 boxes of mineral water, and 2 water pumps for the two sub-districts.

In addition, SMBR also provided assistance to Way Laga Sub-district in the form of 1 water pump to help the recovery process of the flood-affected area. The total assistance was worth IDR 47.8 million.

Kristan Teguh explained that this assistance was the second time SMBR was present in the midst of the community affected by the flood disaster. “Previously, on January 23, we together with Baznas South Sumatra had distributed 500 basic food packages for residents of Way Lunik and Pidada Sub-districts. This assistance is our continued effort to ease the burden of affected residents,” explained Teguh.

SMBR hopes that the assistance provided can help meet the daily needs of residents while accelerating the post-flood recovery process.

“The presence of Semen Baturaja at a moment like this is not only a manifestation of the company’s commitment to social responsibility, but also real evidence of concern for the surrounding community. We will continue to support this disaster recovery effort and hope that conditions will improve soon,” he added.

Meanwhile, the handover of this assistance was welcomed by the local Village Head, they expressed their gratitude for the assistance provided by Semen Baturaja. “We express our gratitude for the assistance provided by Semen Baturaja. Hopefully this assistance, especially the water pump equipment, can help our residents in dealing with the flood situation and accelerate the recovery process,” said Doddy Marthalaga as the Village Head of Way Lunik (*)