Industry Opens Job Access for Local Residents in Tanggamus

The establishment of industry in Tanggamus, Lampung, has significantly opened up employment opportunities and provided crucial training for local residents, many of whom previously depended heavily on agriculture and informal labor. Data from August 2026 indicates that around 90% of the factory workers in the region are from the local communities.

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For us, building a factory also means building the community around it. Therefore, from the beginning, we invested in the development of local human resources, and today the majority of our employees are sons and daughters of the region.

Teguh Santoso, the factory head at Aqua Tanggamus, emphasized the company's commitment to developing local talent. "For us, building a factory also means building the community around it. Therefore, from the beginning, we invested in the development of local human resources, and today the majority of our employees are sons and daughters of the region," he stated.

Since commencing operations in April 2016, the company has offered training in manufacturing processes, covering everything from workplace safety to technical skills. Many employees, like 38-year-old Yopanda, transitioned from farming and odd jobs. Yopanda, now a supervisor, shared how his experience during the factory's construction inspired him to learn computer skills and pursue further education through a local program, ultimately leading to his current role.

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I saw my friends in engineering using computers and laptops. From there, I was motivated, I wanted to be able to do it too. When there was a Package C program, I joined because I wanted to get a diploma and increase my knowledge.

Beyond job creation, the company actively engages in environmental and community empowerment initiatives. Between 2016 and 2026, they planted over 11,000 trees and constructed approximately 700 check dams in the upstream areas of the Tanggamus Mountains. Their programs also include support for coffee farmers, providing clean water access to 1,037 residents, and managing around 378 tons of plastic waste. In the downstream region, they developed the Galih Batin Biodiversity Park, which research in 2025 showed has a biodiversity index of 3.16, featuring endemic plant species and various bird types.

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Previously, when working as a farmer, we were not very familiar with safety rules like in industry. After working here, we became more concerned. Even when on leave and going to the fields, unconsciously these safety habits were applied.