PANGKALPINANG -- Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a strategic role in driving local economies. Beyond serving as a source of household income, the sector also contributes to job creation, employment opportunities, and economic activity across various regions.
Recognizing this important role, PT TIMAH (Persero) Tbk continues to strengthen its support for MSME development through the Micro and Small Enterprise Funding Program (PUMK). Various initiatives have been implemented to help business owners enhance their capabilities, strengthen competitiveness, and expand their market reach.
The support provided goes beyond access to financing and includes training, mentoring, assistance with business licensing and product certification, promotional activities, participation in exhibitions, and opportunities for MSMEs to take part in various company events.
Through this approach, PT TIMAH aims to establish an integrated business development ecosystem that enables MSMEs to grow sustainably and advance to the next level.
One business owner who has benefited from PT TIMAH's product certification assistance program is Titi Raswati, owner of Nasi Bakar Safira. In 2026, a total of 27 Nasi Bakar Safira products successfully obtained halal certification through PT TIMAH's support. This achievement marked an important milestone for Titi in building consumer trust and strengthening her products' competitiveness.
For Titi, halal certification is more than just fulfilling business requirements. It also provides added value by reassuring consumers about the products they purchase.
"Alhamdulillah, I am very happy and grateful for the assistance from PT TIMAH. With halal certification, I feel more confident about expanding production and marketing my products. Consumers can also have greater confidence in what we offer," she said.
In addition to improving product quality and regulatory compliance, PT TIMAH also creates opportunities for MSMEs to expand their markets through promotional activities and the procurement of their products for various company events.
This commitment was demonstrated during PT TIMAH's 50th anniversary celebration, when the company engaged 18 partner MSMEs and purchased 9,600 MSME products as souvenirs for guests and event participants.
Beyond purchasing their products, PT TIMAH also provided dedicated spaces for MSMEs to market their products directly to guests and members of the public attending the event. This opportunity allowed business owners to introduce their products and reach potential new customers.
One MSME that benefited from this initiative was Keripik Primadona, owned by Rini Erzaliana, an entrepreneur from Kampung Jawa Lama, Sungai Daeng Subdistrict, Mentok District, West Bangka Regency.
Rini produces a variety of snacks, including banana chips, sweet potato chips, cassava chips, taro chips, potato chips, and breadfruit chips.
"Alhamdulillah, I am very grateful to receive orders from PT TIMAH. Previously, we received an order for around 780 packages, and this time we received an order for 600 packages," Rini said recently.
According to Rini, support through product procurement and opportunities to participate in company activities has significantly helped sustain her business, particularly when market conditions are unpredictable.
She hopes PT TIMAH will continue providing opportunities for MSMEs to market their products and expand their business networks through promotional activities and exhibitions.
The benefits of involving MSMEs in company activities have also been experienced by Derry Yuliasta, owner of Keripik Tempe Az Ziqa, located in Singkep Air Ruay, Sungailiat, Ban
