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100 Students Experience Mining World at Junior Miners Fun Fest in Jakarta

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 100 elementary school students from Darul Kirom Islamic Boarding School experienced the mining world at the Junior Miners Fun Fest (JMFF) 2026 in Jakarta.
  • The event, held at Lippo Mall Kemang Village, offered interactive educational games about mining operations.
  • MIND ID, a mining industry holding company, provided educational support, including school supplies, to the students.

One hundred elementary school students from Darul Kirom Islamic Boarding School in Jakarta recently gained firsthand experience of the mining industry through the Junior Miners Fun Fest (JMFF) 2026. The event, designed to make learning about mining engaging and accessible, took place at the Avenue of The Stars in Lippo Mall Kemang Village.

Through a series of interactive and educational activities, the students were introduced to the operational aspects of mining in a fun and memorable way. This experience aimed to broaden their horizons beyond classroom learning, offering insights into the mining sector and the diverse professions it encompasses.

MIND ID, a state-owned mining industry holding company, demonstrated its commitment to education by presenting 100 school supply packages to the students. These packages included essential items such as backpacks, stationery, and art supplies. The students explored various themed exhibits showcasing the activities of MIND ID's group members across Indonesia, from North Sumatra to Central Papua.

KH Ahmad Kamaludin, Chairman of the Darul Kirom Islamic Boarding School Foundation, expressed gratitude for MIND ID's consistent support. He noted the students' high level of enthusiasm and how the event provided them with practical exposure to concepts previously only encountered in textbooks. Kamaludin highlighted the long-standing and beneficial partnership between the foundation and MIND ID, expressing hope for its continuation.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.