BANGKA BARAT — In celebration of Youth Pledge Day, PT Timah’s Director of Finance and Risk Management, Fina Eliani, provided inspiration and motivation to students at SMA Negeri 1 Mentok, Bangka Barat, on Monday (October 28, 2024) through an Inspiration Class event.
Fina Eliani, an alumna of SMA Negeri 1 Mentok, was warmly welcomed by students and teachers alike, who were eager to hear from her. Fina, too, was enthusiastic about returning to her alma mater.
In addition to conducting a sharing session and inspiring students, Fina Eliani donated three laptops to the school. This donation is part of PT Timah's commitment to supporting education within its operational areas.
PT Timah runs various educational support programs in its operational regions, including scholarships, improvements in educational infrastructure, and student empowerment initiatives.
During this visit, the Director of Finance and Risk Management shared inspiring stories to motivate students. She also expressed pride and emotion in being able to return to her former school.
“I’m moved to be back at my school, sharing with my juniors. There’s been so much progress compared to when I was here. I encouraged them to have dreams, set goals, and aspire for achievements. I hope the quality of education at SMA Negeri 1 continues to improve,” Fina said.
SMA Negeri 1 Mentok Principal, Rimayani, expressed pride in having an alumna return to inspire and motivate students.
“Ms. Fina, as a director of PT Timah, is one of our alumni, and her visit is a reminder for us all. Her presence brought insights and motivation for the students to achieve success like hers,” he shared.
He noted that the laptops donated by PT Timah would enhance the school’s resources, which are essential for supporting learning activities.
Additionally, Rima mentioned that PT Timah often supports the school by providing resources such as waste bins and even allowing the school to use PT Timah's facilities for various events.
“PT Timah shows great care for education. Thank you to PT Timah for continually supporting educational programs. Keep progressing as one of the leading companies in Bangka Belitung,” he hoped.
Meanwhile, Riani, a 10th-grade student at SMA Negeri 1 Mentok, shared that Fina Eliani’s presence was highly motivating for them.
“It’s such an honor to have an alumna who’s now a PT Timah director here. We gained experiences, stories, and motivation from Ms. Fina,” said Riani.
Alfiki, a 12th-grade student, echoed similar sentiments, saying that Fina Eliani’s success is a source of inspiration.
“It was inspiring to receive motivation from a successful alumna. I hope to follow in her footsteps after graduating,” he said.
This Inspiration Class program is part of PT Timah’s efforts to support educational activities by sharing experiences and motivating students in the company’s operational regions. (*)
