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Bank Jakarta Builds Communal Toilets to Support Sanitation Program

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bank Jakarta constructed communal sanitation facilities in West Jakarta to support the DKI Jakarta provincial government's community-based total sanitation program.
  • The facility, funded by corporate social responsibility, was handed over during a declaration of Open Defecation Free (ODF) commitment in Tomang Village.
  • This initiative aims to improve sanitation quality, foster a healthier environment, and signifies Jakarta's progress in public health and community welfare.

Bank Jakarta has built communal bathing, washing, and toilet (MCK) facilities in Tomang Village, West Jakarta. This project supports the DKI Jakarta provincial government's Community-Based Total Sanitation (STBM) program. The initiative aims to enhance sanitation quality and promote a healthier environment.

With the declaration in Tomang Village, the number of villages with ODF Commitment status increased to 72.65 percent or 194 villages. This shows that Jakarta can be a city that is not only economically advanced but also excels in environmental health quality and community welfare.

— Rano KarnoDKI Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno speaking at the declaration of Open Defecation Free (ODF) commitment in Tomang Village.

The handover coincided with the declaration of a commitment to Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in Tomang Village. DKI Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno stated that this declaration is a step towards a clean, healthy environment free from open defecation. With Tomang Village's commitment, 194 villages in Jakarta, or 72.65 percent, have now declared ODF commitment. Karno highlighted that this status reflects not just an administrative achievement but also a behavioral shift contributing to reduced environment-based diseases and improved child health.

Karno emphasized the need for continued collaboration between the government, health workers, community cadres, local leaders, businesses, and residents to maintain this progress. He also commended Bank Jakarta for its support in improving community sanitation through the construction of the communal MCK facilities.

This communal MCK CSR program is Bank Jakarta's step to be present in improving the lives and environment of Jakarta, which is beneficial.

— Agus H WidodoBank Jakarta President Director Agus H Widodo on the company's corporate social responsibility initiative.

Bank Jakarta's President Director, Agus H Widodo, explained that the communal MCK project demonstrates the company's commitment to enhancing public health, particularly in densely populated areas. He described the CSR program as Bank Jakarta's effort to positively impact the lives and environment of Jakarta's residents. Widodo stressed that synergy among the government, businesses, and the community is crucial for creating a modern, healthy, and competitive Jakarta. He affirmed that supporting community sanitation programs is part of Bank Jakarta's commitment to creating sustainable social impact for the city's residents.

Support for community sanitation programs is Bank Jakarta's commitment to creating a sustainable social impact for Jakarta residents.

— Agus H WidodoBank Jakarta President Director Agus H Widodo on the bank's commitment to social impact.
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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.

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