PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) is synergizing with the Muara Enim Regency Government to lower the number of stunted toddlers in Muara Enim Regency, especially in Tanjung Agung District by organizing socialization and education for stunting prevention on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.This session covered proper nutrition for pregnant women and toddlers, as well as cleanliness and a safe home environment. In addition, PTBA supplied extra nutrition such as milk, quail eggs, and bread.
VP Sustainability PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) Hartono said that preventing stunting was very important to develop excellent human resources (HR) for Indonesia Emas 2045.
"Bukit Asam supports the government in achieving Indonesia Emas 2045. One way is to provide appropriate education and socialization for stunting prevention. We also give education about nutrition, sanitation, and home environment, all of which are very crucial for children's growth and development," said Hartono.
On the same occasion, the Head of the South Sumatra Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) Representative Office Sofyan Antonius hoped that the stunting prevention program would continue and effectively lower the number of stunting in Indonesia.
"We express our gratitude to Bukit Asam for its valuable contribution towards the prevention of stunting. We sincerely hope that this program continues, especially in encouraging parents to work together to improve the nutrition of their kids. Hopefully, this activity will accelerate the decline in the number of stunted toddlers in Muara Enim Regency, especially in Tanjung Agung District," he said.
Secretary of Tanjung Agung Sub-district, Pausi, said that this program was an important step towards achieving Muara Enim’s zero stunting target. He encouraged the parents who attended to make the most of the knowledge and support to keep their children healthy.
"Education and socialization regarding nutrition, sanitation, and healthy environment for pregnant women and toddlers are very important. Providing supplementary nutrition to children is our concern to show our care for our next generation," he said.
Ariska, a housewife from Tanjung Agung Sub-district, acknowledged that this program had benefited her. She also hoped that proper nourishment would allow her child to grow and develop well.
"Of course we are very grateful for the free milk support, which will help children gaining weight. At the Health Center, we can also visit the Stunting Clinic at any time," she said.
