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Indonesian Company PNM Aids Earthquake Victims in East Nusa Tenggara

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) is providing aid to employees and customers affected by an earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara.
  • The company is assessing damage and identifying needs to ensure affected individuals receive appropriate support.
  • Initial aid includes logistics like food and water, with further assistance planned for recovery and business resumption.

PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) is extending support to its employees and customers impacted by the earthquake that struck Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The company is prioritizing the safety and well-being of those affected, moving beyond just assessing structural damage.

PNM is actively conducting an inventory and monitoring the conditions of its employees and their families, as well as its customers. This process, facilitated through PNM's local networks, aims to quickly and accurately gauge the situation on the ground and identify the most urgent needs. The company recognizes that the earthquake's impact extends beyond damaged homes, affecting small businesses, trade, and overall economic activity for affected families.

"In a disaster situation, human safety is paramount," stated PNM President Director Kindaris. "We want to ensure that PNM employees and customers who are affected are receiving our attention. We are currently inventorying their conditions so that the assistance and support provided are truly in line with the needs on the ground."

The company is preparing logistical aid, focusing on essential needs for the emergency response phase, such as food, drinking water, and hygiene supplies. Manggarai Regency in East Nusa Tenggara is the first recipient, with plans to expand the reach of aid. PNM aims to provide immediate relief and then focus on helping families and micro-businesses recover and resume their activities once safety and basic needs are met.

In a disaster situation, human safety is paramount. We want to ensure that PNM employees and customers who are affected are receiving our attention. We are currently inventorying their conditions so that the assistance and support provided are truly in line with the needs on the ground.

โ€” KindarisPNM President Director Kindaris explained the company's immediate response to the earthquake.
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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.