SAWANG -- Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, PT Timah provides social protection for fishermen in Karimun Regency through the Workers Social Security Agency (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan).
This social security program for fishermen groups from PT Timah is given to 50 fishermen in West Kundur District. The social security coverage was symbolically handed over at Sawang Beach on Monday, February 16, 2024.
PT Timah registers and covers the membership fee for fishermen and vulnerable groups for one year.
Chairman of the Setunak Fishermen's Association, Apid, expressed appreciation to PT Timah for providing social security assistance to their group members.
"For all this time, as fishermen from Setunak Island, during our nearly 40 years of working as fishermen, have never had anyone think about or provide us with employment security," he said.
He mentioned that they are very pleased with PT Timah for showing concern for fishermen by providing social security.
"We are very grateful that PT Timah is so attentive to us, and now we are provided with social security. So far, the company has provided a lot of assistance and the programs given have been directly felt by the community," he said.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Sawang Fishermen's Association, Satar, stated that PT Timah has greatly assisted the community in Sawang Village.
"So far, PT Timah has helped us a lot, both in terms of providing equipment such as nets and community empowerment programs, thus improving the economy of fishermen. Now we are being assisted in the form of social security, and of course, this is very helpful for us," he said.
Meanwhile, West Kundur District Chief, Yusufian, expressed appreciation to PT Timah for the continuous assistance provided to the community.
"Undoubtedly, the company's tangible contribution to the community is much needed to help advance the community. We also hope that in the future, the company can continue to progress and develop, thus promoting economic advancement and development within the Karimun Regency community," he concluded. (*)
