KARIMUN -- PT Timah Tbk again handed over ketinting engine assistance to fishermen in Karimun Regency. This time, PT Timah Tbk handed over 11 units of ketinting machines KUB Setia Abadi fishermen group, Mengkuse Hamlet, South Sawang Village, West Kundur District, Karimun Regency.
The ketinting machine assistance is a form of PT Timah Tbk's empowerment for fishermen to increase fishermen's catches.
KUB Setia Abadi Fishermen Group Head Asrul said that their group consists of 11 people. Where the machine that is owned is already a lot damaged.
"Many machines from KUB Setia Abadi members are no longer suitable for use. So the results are not optimal when used for fishing. With this assistance we are very happy and feel helped," he said.
He mentioned, their income as fishermen is uncertain. So it feels a bit heavy to buy a new machine.
"We feel happy and helped by the help of this ketinting machine from PT Timah, because with uncertain income, buying a new machine is indeed difficult," he said.
He hoped that with this new machine their group members could increase their catches.
"Our hope is that PT Timah can progress and develop. So that it can continue to help the community in West Kundur, not only fishermen, as we know the company has provided a lot of assistance and also contributed to society," he said.
Meanwhile, Head of West Kundur sub-district, Khaidir appreciates PT Timah Tbk for caring and paying attention to the community, especially fishermen and community members in West Kundur.
"Hopefully in the future PT Timah can develop and progress, so that its contribution to society can continue," he said.
Previously, PT Timah Tbk also handed over fishing gear assistance in the form of nets to the Fishermen Group of KUB Harapan Baru, Kampung Tengah, Sawang Village, Kundur Barat District.
Not only that, PT Timah Tbk handed over 25 units of ketinting machines to the fishing group of KUB Layang Mekar Berseri, Sawang Village, Kundur Barat District, Karimun Regency.
