Gandeng Kimia Farma, President Director Of BCA Jahja Setiaatmadja: We Are Grateful To Be The First Bank To Vaccinate Gotong Royong For Employees

JAKARTA - The banking industry is the lifeblood of the economic system in the country. In order to provide optimal service to customers during the pandemic, as well as contribute to the creation of communal immunity or herd immunity, symbolically PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) conducted gotong royong vaccination to BCA employees.

President Director of BCA Jahja Setiaatmadja said that it will provide vaccinations to all employees, especially those who interact directly with customers and are in the main work unit. The bank owned by hartono conglomerate wants to ensure the operation of the system and 24-hour service for customers.

In addition to the Gotong Royong vaccine program in collaboration with PT Kimia Farma, Jahja said, a number of BCA employees have obtained vaccine doses through government vaccination programs with the support of the Ministry of Health, BI, OJK, and local governments.

"BCA is committed to providing vaccines to employees' families in accordance with the process determined by the government in the future," he said at a press conference on Monday, May 24.

Jahja said BCA supports the acceleration of vaccination programs for employees because the banking industry is an essential sector that is allowed to continue operating during the period of Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) which has been in the risk zone in providing services to customers and the public.

Furthermore, Jahja said the vaccination is also part of BCA's contribution in supporting economic recovery programs through communal immunity in the community.

"We are grateful to be the first bank to carry out Gotong Royong vaccinations for employees. This is part of the company's responsibility to provide optimal service, and ensure a sense of security and comfort for BCA employees and their families, as well as all customers," he said.

Jahja also thanked KADIN Chairman Rosan Roeslani, Kadin Vice Chairman Shinta Kamdani, and all parties who have helped implement mutual assistance vaccination for BCA employees.

According to Jahja, during the pandemic, BCA has implemented strict health protocols in accordance with procedures and regulations set by the government and the WORLD Health Organization. BCA also encourages customers and the public to optimize online banking services through #BankingFromHome to meet various banking transaction needs during the pandemic.

On the same occasion, President Director of PT Kimia Farma Tbk Verdi Budidarmo said that after supporting the manufacturing industry at the kick off of Gotong Royong Vaccination on May 18, 2021, NOW PT Kimia Farma Tbk supports the banking industry, namely BCA.

"Kimia Farma considers the smooth running of the banking industry to have an important role for economic recovery. BCA's role in this industry is very important and BCA's willingness as the first banking institution to prepare vaccinations for employees should be appreciated," he said.

Therefore, said Verdi, Kimia Farma provides the best health services in this case gotong royong vaccination so that BCA can provide the best service for all its customers.

"This is proof that BCA and Kimia Farma have been working well together," he said.

According to him, so far Kimia Farma and BCA have collaborated on various things such as the provision of ATM machines and EDC BCA in a number of Apotek Kimia Farma to provide financial services for the community while obtaining health services.

Verdi stressed that Kimia Farma continues to support the government's vaccination policy through the provision of health care facilities to companies that carry out Gotong Royong Vaccinations against employees and their families.

"We continue to be committed to provide the best service for companies that vaccinate Gotong Royong. At the same time, it contributes to achieving group immunity in the community and protecting the public from COVID-19 in order to remain socially and economically productive," he said.