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BRI Peduli Distributes Masks and Vitamins in Jakarta as Volcanic Ash Spreads

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • BRI Peduli distributed masks and vitamins on September 7 at several high-mobility locations in Jakarta.
  • The aid came as volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau affected the city, with residents warned to use masks outdoors.
  • BRI said the emergency response aimed to help protect residents from possible respiratory and eye irritation.

BRI Peduli workers distributed masks and vitamins at several busy locations in Jakarta on Monday, September 7, as volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau spread across the city.

The supplies were handed out at the CSW TransJakarta stop, the Sudirman MRT and railway area, the Semanggi Interchange and Bendungan Hilir. BRI staff delivered the assistance directly to residents.

Dhanny, BRI’s corporate secretary, said the distribution formed part of BRI Peduli’s emergency response. The program aimed to provide practical support as ash affected air quality and caused discomfort, particularly to the eyes and respiratory system.

We want to be present among the community and provide support that is simple, but meaningful.

· DhannyBRI’s corporate secretary described the purpose of distributing masks and vitamins.

“We want to be present among the community and provide support that is simple, but meaningful,” Dhanny said. He urged people to wear masks when carrying out activities outdoors as a precaution.

“The distribution of masks and vitamins is a form of BRI’s concern to help people remain protected,” he said. BRI Peduli is BRI’s corporate social and environmental responsibility program, including responses to emergencies and disasters in several regions.

The distribution of masks and vitamins is a form of BRI’s concern to help people remain protected.

· DhannyHe explained how the assistance was intended to help residents cope with volcanic ash.
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