KARIMUN -- A total of 12 houses of worship in Karimun Regency received assistance from PT TIMAH Tbk in the middle of January-October 2022. Dozens of houses of worship that received this assistance were spread across Kundur Barat and Tebing sub-districts.
Houses of worship that received assistance from PT TIMAH Tbk include mosques and churches. This assistance is a commitment of PT TIMAH Tbk to support community religious activities.
This assistance is generally to help build houses of worship and improve facilities and infrastructure for places of worship.
Dozens of houses of worship that have received assistance from PT TIMAH Tbk are five mosques, five prayer rooms, and two churches.
The chairman of the Baitussalam Mosque, Pamak Village, Tebing District, Karimun Sobri Regency, said that they were very grateful to receive assistance from PT TIMAH Tbk so that they could facilitate the construction of the mosque.
"With the fast completion of the construction of the mosque, of course, worship and religious activities of the community can be carried out again in the mosque. The mosque facilities are very supportive of the community to increase the faith and devotion of the community," he said,
Similarly, Pastor Pasaribu from Kampung Bubu, Sawang Village, Kundur Barat District, also appreciated PT TIMAH Tbk's assistance to the Sinar Baru Church.
They feel very happy because they have received attention from PT TIMAH Tbk through the assistance they have received.
"I am here representing the congregation, thanking the company for its concern for us. The assistance provided is very useful for repairing places of worship so that the congregation can worship more comfortably," he said.
Meanwhile, the Kundur Barat Sub-district Head, Khaidir, also appreciated PT TIMAH Tbk's concrete steps that have helped the community, including the construction of houses of worship.
"PT TIMAH Tbk has helped a lot such as the construction of mosques, prayer rooms, TPQ, and churches. Hopefully, the company's contribution to the community can continue. So that it can help the community," he said.
