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PTPN IV PalmCo Aids 1,000 Orphans, Renovates 16 Places of Worship

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PTPN IV PalmCo distributed aid to over 1,000 orphans and the needy, and supported the renovation of 16 places of worship.
  • The corporate social responsibility program, running until June 2026, focuses on basic needs for the underprivileged and urgent repairs for religious facilities.
  • Aid includes cash handouts, rice packages, basic necessities, and infrastructure support like mosque towers and bathroom facilities for 16 mosques and mushallas.

PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) IV PalmCo has launched a significant corporate social responsibility initiative, providing assistance to over 1,000 orphans and underprivileged individuals. The program, extending until June 2026, also includes support for the renovation of 16 places of worship and prayer halls across the company's operational areas.

Jatmiko K. Santosa, the President Director of PTPN IV PalmCo, highlighted the company's commitment to integrating its operational activities with spiritual strengthening for employees and social responsibility towards surrounding communities. The TJSL (Tanggung Jawab Sosial dan Lingkungan) program prioritizes meeting the basic needs of the less fortunate and addressing urgent repairs for religious facilities. Field evaluations revealed a substantial need for physical improvements in places of worship near plantation areas, including sanitation and ablution facilities, as well as operational support for orphanages.

The company has a responsibility to ensure that our presence in the region can have a direct impact on welfare

— Jatmiko K. SantosaPresident Director of PTPN IV PalmCo, explaining the company's social responsibility goals.

The social and infrastructure aid initiative has reached over 1,000 beneficiaries. This includes cash donations for orphans and the needy in South Sumatra and Jambi, regular distributions of rice packages, and hundreds of basic necessity packages. For religious infrastructure, 16 mosques and mushallas in operational regions from Rokan Hulu to Lampung received tailored assistance, such as mosque tower construction, roof repairs, air conditioning units, and bathroom facilities.

Santosa emphasized a participatory approach, involving religious institution leaders and local village officials. The company ensures that funds are allocated based on on-the-ground urgency, with collaboration being key to the program's targeted impact and sustainability. Additionally, some PTPN IV PalmCo units held remembrance and prayer events as part of the Islamic New Year 1 Muharram 1448 Hijriah commemoration, reflecting a blend of internal spiritual growth and external social care.

Collaboration with community leaders and hamlet officials is key for this program to be on target and have a sustainable impact.

— Jatmiko K. SantosaPresident Director of PTPN IV PalmCo, discussing the importance of local engagement in the CSR program.
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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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