As Eid al-Fitr 1446 H approaches, PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) Ombilin Mining Unit distributes aid to underprivileged communities, orphanages, and Islamic boarding schools in the surrounding areas of Sawahlunto City.The symbolic handover of 600 basic food packages to underprivileged communities took place at Lembah Segar District Office on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The packages included rice, granulated sugar, cooking oil, chicken eggs, and syrup.
In distributing this aid, PTBA Ombilin Mining Unit collaborated with the Sawahlunto National Zakat Agency (Baznas) and the Sawahlunto City Government.
Jeffry Hibatullah, Deputy Mayor of Sawahlunto, expressed his appreciation to PTBA for its continued commitment to supporting the Sawahlunto community.
“Achieving community welfare is not solely the government's responsibility, but also involves the business sector and the basic food packages provided today has shown PTBA's concern. The Sawahlunto City Government and Bukit Asam will continue to collaborate for the benefit of the community,’ said Jeffry
The other day, at the Safari Ramadan event on Monday, March 17, 2025, PTBA Ombilin Mining Unit also provided cash assistance of Rp30 Million to orphanages and Islamic boarding schools in Sawahlunto.
Renaldi, the administrator of the Ababil Islamic Boarding School Foundation, expressed his gratitude for PTBA Ombilin Mining Unit's care and support for the orphans.
Ramadan is a month full of blessings, with rewards multiplied. I hope the leaders and employees of PTBA will have their rewards multiplied for their special care and attention to the orphans in our dormitories and Islamic boarding schools,’ said Renaldi.
Yulfaizon, General Manager of PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) Ombilin Mining Unit, said that the distribution of aid is part of the company's commitment to contribute positively to the welfare of the communities around its operational area.
"We hope the aid will help fulfill the community's basic needs, enabling them to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with gratitude,” he concluded.
