Fast Action Bank Mandiri Welcomes The Tourism Sector: Disburses IDR 2.1 Billion In Grants In Labuan Bajo

Bank Mandiri officials and local officials pose during the aid delivery ceremony in Labuan Bajo (Photo: Doc. Bank Mandiri)

JAKARTA - PT Bank Mandiri Tbk. It is said that they have reached an agreement with the state-owned construction company PT Indra Karya to distribute assistance of Rp. 2.1 billion for the construction of a seawater desalination facility in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara.

Bank Mandiri President Director Darmawan Junaidi said the collaboration between fellow state-owned companies was a real action in developing the country in accordance with the work culture of SOEs, namely AKHLAK (Many, Collaborative, Harmonious, Loyal, Adaptive and Collaborative).

"Along with the spirit of SOEs for Indonesia, we believe this synergy will be able to realize a more advanced and prosperous Labuan Bajo so that it will increasingly attract the attention of local and foreign tourists," he said in a press statement on Thursday, October 14.

According to Darmawan, the company's consistency in supporting the development of Labuan Bajo is also evidence of the sustainability of Bank Mandiri's initiatives in advancing the tourism sector that have been carried out so far.

"We want the community to be more adaptive to the latest developments so that they can continue to explore the existing economic potential," he said.

In detail, the boss of the state-owned bank explained that the funds disbursed would be used to establish a seawater separation facility located around the Labuan Bajo Fish Auction Place. Thus, these infrastructure facilities can support super priority tourist areas that are the government's mainstay.

“We see that the availability of clean water suitable for consumption is one of the urgent problems that must be resolved. For this reason, we are here as a solution to the existing problems,” he said.

For information, Bank Mandiri's contribution in Labuan Bajo extends the company's record in helping the surrounding community, including the construction of the Rinca Island Pier with a budget of Rp.

Then, the procurement of equipment for Fish Auction Places (TPI) of Rp. 280 million, as well as the construction of sanitation infrastructure for COVID-19 prevention of Rp. 380 million.