APP Sinar Mas Activity Recap January 2023

1. PT Pindo Deli Karawang Provided Aid through Access to Clean Water and Sanitation in Kutamekar Village

In supporting the government and as a form of corporate social responsibility, PT Pindo Deli Pulp & Paper Mills Karawang as APP Sinar Mas’ business unit provided access to clean water and sanitation for the community in Kutamekar Village. The water supply program in this village has been running for approximately 2 years and consists of various Community-Based Integrated Sanitation (STBM) programs, including clean water facilities, provision of latrines for families and public places, educating the community, and building capacity within the community.

PT Pindo Deli Karawang together with SPEAK Indonesia and residents of Kutamekar Village have also declared Kutamekar Village as an Open Defecation Free (ODF) village. This declaration is based on 100 percent verification that the people of Kutamekar Village are free from open defecation by the Ciampel District and the Health Service through the Community Health Center (Puskesmas).

2. PT IKPP Perawang Mill Conducted Training on Integrated Agricultural Systems

PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk (IKPP) Perawang Mill, a business unit of Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Sinar Mas, conducted training on integrated agricultural systems in Siak Regency. With 30 participants, the training was held for 4 days in the Rumah Pintar Abdul Wahid meeting room, Perawang, Tualang District. Held regularly, this activity was carried out as a collaborative effort from PT IKPP Perawang Mill for the community to be able to take part and take advantage of the potential that exists in their environment.

3. The Tzu Chi Foundation with APP Sinar Mas Distributed Support for Chinese New Year Celebration

Approaching the Chinese New Year, The Tzu Chi Volunteer Community of APP Sinar Mas distributed basic food packages to 35 residents in need in Tualang District, Siak Regency, Riau. The package consisted of rice (5 kg), eggs (1 board), and cooking oil (2L), which are expected to help residents in welcoming the Chinese New Year. In this activity, 8 Tzu Chi volunteers from APP Sinar Mas’ business unit PT IKPP Perawang Mill visited residents' houses on Indah Kasih Road and the Dhamma Santi Perawang Vihara.