JAKARTA - As a tangible manifestation of commitment in supporting post-hydrometeorological disaster recovery as well as strengthening the company's social contribution, PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM) took concrete steps by rebuilding SDN 49 Batang Kabung in Padang City, West Sumatra, which was affected by the flash flood disaster in December. last.
In addition to the restoration of educational facilities, INALUM also presents a free medical service post for the poor in the affected area as part of efforts to restore the social and health of the community.
Member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia Commission VI, Andre Rosiade who was also present at this event also appreciated INALUM's quick and concrete steps in helping to restore educational facilities and provide free health services for people affected by disasters in Padang City.
"We express our appreciation to INALUM for its concern and commitment to rebuilding SDN 49 Batang Kabung and providing free treatment for the community. This is a tangible form of the presence of SOEs for the people. Collaborations like this are very important so that the post-disaster recovery process can run faster and provide direct benefits to the community," he said in a written statement, Saturday, February 21.
In the event which took place at the location of the new school SDN 49 Batang Kabung, Koto Tangah District, also attended by the Chief Operation Officer (COO) of Danantara and the Head of BP BUMN Dony Oskaria, West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah, Padang Mayor Fadly Amran, Dandim 0312/Kota Padang Letkol Inf Ferry Adianto, and the ranks of the Padang City Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) and representatives from BUMN entities in Padang City as a collaboration to support all elements of society in post-disaster recovery.
Rebuild Schools, Restore HopeThe reconstruction of SDN 49 Batang Kabung was carried out on an area of 1,000 square meters owned by the Padang City Government, to ensure that the learning process could resume safely, properly, and comfortably for students. The Mayor of Padang City, Fadly Amran, said that the support provided by various parties, such as that provided by INALUM, was very important for post-disaster recovery.
"We are grateful for INALUM's support in rebuilding SDN 49 Batang Kabung. This school has an important role for the surrounding community, and its recovery is a priority so that children can return to learning optimally. Collaborations like this are very meaningful for accelerating the recovery of the education sector in Padang City," said Padang Mayor Fadly Amran.
The flash flood that hit the Batang Kabung area caused severe damage to the school building, so that hundreds of students were forced to carry out emergency learning activities while waiting for the restoration of facilities.
INALUM views this condition as a call to be present not only as a national strategic company, but also as a community partner in the post-disaster recovery process.
President Director of PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (INALUM), Melati Sarnita, said that the reconstruction of schools and the provision of free health services are part of the company's commitment to always be present in the community, especially in post-disaster recovery situations.
"Education and health are the main foundations in building the future of the nation. Through the reconstruction of SDN 49 Batang Kabung and the provision of this free medical post, INALUM wants to ensure that children can return to school safely and the community can access decent health services. We believe that post-disaster recovery is not only about infrastructure, but also about restoring the hope and spirit of the community," said Melati.
The flash flood that hit Batang Kabung, Padang City, in December caused serious damage to educational facilities, including the washing away of the SDN 49 Batang Kabung building, so that the learning process of hundreds of students was temporarily halted and they had to follow emergency learning activities while waiting for the recovery of infrastructure. Regionally, hydrometeorological disasters in Sumatra also disrupted the learning activities of hundreds of thousands of students due to damage to schools and supporting facilities, showing the magnitude of the impact on the sustainability of education.
With the spirit of mutual cooperation and social concern, INALUM is committed to ensuring that children can return to learning safely, the community receives adequate health support and basic needs, and the hope for the future of West Sumatra can grow again sustainably.
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