PT Bukit Asam Tbk : Bukit Asam Employees Raise Funds for Covid-19 Relief

9-Aug-2021 Bukit Asam Employees Raise Funds for Covid-19 Relief Employees of PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA), a member of state-owned mining holding company MIND ID, held a virtual charity concert titled Bukit Asam Employee Fundraising (Penggalangan Donasi Pegawai Bukit Asam Peduli) on Saturday (7/8/2021).

PTBA employees held the virtual concert to raise donations for Tanjung Enim residents who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2-hour long charity concert helped raise Rp 539 million in donations. The number may still continue to grow as employees are still accepting donations through a dedicated bank account.

PTBA President Director Suryo Eko Hadianto praised the fundraising initiative that was started by employees in the mining company. He encouraged employees to always remember that the Tanjung Enim area and its communities play an important role in the company's operations.

'I'd like to invite all of you to look at the people of Tanjung Enim. Some have lost their job, or a family member, among other things. I'm asking you, this is the right time, the right moment for us to show our appreciation for the kindness of the people of Tanjung Enim who have worked together with us so our operations can run well,' Suryo Eko said.

PTBA Director of Human Resources Dwi Fatan Lilyana said that she felt proud and was touched by the charity concert. She noted that the fundraising was in line with PTBA's noble purpose as a member of MIND ID, which is to explore natural resources for civilization, prosperity, and a brighter future.

'This event is an embodiment of our noble purpose. We may not be able to help everyone, but everyone can help someone,' said Lilyana.

Muara Enim Regent H. Nasrun Umar also praised the charity event and, on behalf of the residents of Tanjung Enim, expressed his gratitude to PTBA employees who had made a donation. 'Indeed, our ring 1 area desperately needs help, because the people there are greatly affected. Hence, tonight I have nothing to say except thank you and pray that we are all blessed with good health,' he added.

PTBA has been actively participating in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic that has continued to grip Indonesia to this day. Since the start of the pandemic until June 2021, PTBA has channeled Rp 30.5 billion in donations. Of the total amount, Rp 23.75 billion was channeled in 2020 and the remaining Rp 6.75 billion was distributed from January to June 2021.

PTBA channeled its donations in the form of medical equipment assistance, organizing events to educate the public on COVID-19 prevention, strengthening health facilities and infrastructure, staple food, cash donations, participation in COVID-19 prevention programs held by relevant stakeholders, as well as strengthening and improving socioeconomic conditions of those who are affected by the pandemic through a program called Bukit Asam Industry Center or SIBA.

Residents around PTBA's mining sites in the Muara Enim Regency, Lahat City, and several other areas were prioritized for donations from PTBA employees. The company expressed its utmost appreciation for healthcare workers and paramedics who have worked hard in providing care for patients and limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus.