BFC, WEST BANGKA — PT TIMAH Tbk once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the welfare of coastal communities by providing fishing equipment assistance to the Penganak Air Gantang Fishermen Group in Air Gantang Village, Parittiga District, West Bangka Regency.<\/p>\n
Assistance for fishermen is a routine program carried out by PT TIMAH Tbk for fishermen groups in the company\u2019s operational areas. Through this support, it is expected that fishermen\u2019s productivity will increase, ultimately improving the welfare of the community.<\/p>\n
The assistance provided by PT TIMAH Tbk includes wire traps, ropes for constructing fish aggregating devices (rumpon), and one 9.5 HP outboard motor. The equipment was tailored to the needs of local fishermen, most of whom still use traditional fishing gear such as traps and rumpon.<\/p>\n
Chairman of the Penganak Air Gantang Fishermen Group, Harman, stated that the assistance is highly relevant to the needs of fishermen in the coastal area of Air Gantang, particularly in Penganak Hamlet, which is located directly adjacent to the sea.<\/p>\n
The Penganak Fishermen Group consists of nearly 100 members from several hamlets, including Penganak Hamlet.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe main needs of fishermen here are setting traps and building rumpon. The outboard motor is also very helpful for fishermen who previously could only operate near the shoreline because their engines were small,\u201d Harman said.<\/p>\n
He explained that the outboard motor is not owned individually, but is instead used on a rotating basis by group members. This scheme is applied to ensure that the assistance truly benefits all members of the group.<\/p>\n
According to the group\u2019s rules, this assistance cannot be owned by individuals. It is rotated so that all fishermen can feel the benefits. It is truly for the common good,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Harman also noted that in the Penganak area, mining activities and fishing activities at sea can coexist.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf managed properly, mining activities and fishermen at sea can coexist. These become two sources of the community\u2019s economy that can run side by side, as long as there is mutual understanding,\u201d Harman said.<\/p>\n
For the assistance, the management and members of the Penganak Fishermen Group expressed their appreciation to PT TIMAH Tbk.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very grateful for PT TIMAH\u2019s attention. We hope this assistance will further support fishermen\u2019s output and improve the welfare of our members,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
Through this fisheries facilities assistance program, PT TIMAH Tbk continues to be present in providing added value to coastal communities, in line with the company\u2019s commitment to supporting sustainable development and strengthening the local economy. (*)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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