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Bank Jakarta Collaborates with PWI Jaya and PMI DKI Jakarta for Blood Donation Drive

From Tempo · (14m ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Bank Jakarta, in collaboration with PWI Jaya and PMI DKI Jakarta, organized a blood donation drive as part of its 65th-anniversary celebrations.
  • The initiative aims to bolster blood supply in Jakarta and demonstrates the bank's commitment to social responsibility and community well-being.
  • Bank Jakarta plans to continue such CSR activities, emphasizing collaboration between businesses, professional organizations, and social institutions.

Tempo is pleased to report on Bank Jakarta's meaningful initiative to celebrate its 65th anniversary not just with corporate reflection, but with a tangible contribution to the community. The collaborative blood donation drive, involving PWI Jaya and PMI DKI Jakarta, underscores a powerful message: that corporate success can and should be intertwined with social responsibility.

This blood donation is a manifestation of Bank Jakarta's social concern for the community. At 65 years old, we want this celebration to have a broader impact, not just ceremonial, but also to provide direct benefits through humanitarian action.

— Agus H. WidodoExplaining the significance of the blood donation drive during the bank's anniversary.

Bank Jakarta's Director, Agus H. Widodo, articulated this sentiment clearly, stating that the event is more than just a ceremonial celebration. It's about extending the bank's humanitarian contribution through collaboration. This perspective resonates deeply within Indonesia, where community spirit and mutual assistance ('gotong royong') are core values. The bank's commitment to providing direct benefits to the public through such actions is commendable.

We hope this activity can help meet the blood needs in hospitals and for the community that needs it. This is also part of the spirit of collaboration that we continue to build.

— Agus H. WidodoExpressing the goals and collaborative spirit behind the initiative.

What makes this event particularly noteworthy from our perspective at Tempo is the successful synergy between a financial institution, a professional journalistic organization (PWI Jaya), and a vital humanitarian service (PMI). This cross-sectoral collaboration is a model for how diverse entities can unite for the common good, addressing critical needs like blood shortages in our capital city. It demonstrates that even in a bustling metropolis like Jakarta, solidarity and shared purpose can thrive.

We appreciate Bank Jakarta for making the 65th-anniversary commemoration a momentum for sharing through blood donation. This is a very positive and beneficial activity, while also showing that cross-sector collaboration can provide real contribution to the community.

— Kesit B. HandoyoPraising Bank Jakarta's initiative and the power of collaboration.

Bank Jakarta's pledge to continue these social responsibility programs signifies a forward-thinking approach, aligning business objectives with a genuine commitment to societal welfare. This aligns with the growing expectation in Indonesia for corporations to be active participants in addressing social challenges, moving beyond mere profit motives to become agents of positive change.

Through this activity, Bank Jakarta emphasizes that the 65th-anniversary celebration is not just a reflection of the company's journey, but also a momentum to strengthen the values of care, collaboration, and service to the community.

— Arie RinaldiReiterating the bank's commitment to community values during its anniversary.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.