WEST BANGKA -- PT TIMAH Tbk supported efforts to improve public services in Sungaibaru Urban Village, Mentok District, West Bangka Regency, through its support for the Sungaibaru Fair 2026. The event also marked the launch of the PRIMA (Responsive Interactive Community Services) application, a digital-based public service innovation.
Sungaibaru Fair 2026 was held at the former airfield in Sungaibaru Urban Village on Saturday (August 22, 2026). The event featured a variety of activities, including a fun walk and exercise session with prizes, the launch of the PRIMA application, an MSME bazaar involving 52 participants, and health screenings.
As part of the event, PT TIMAH Tbk provided sponsorship support to help make the community event more successful and lively.
The launch of the PRIMA application was marked by the beating of a ceremonial gong by West Bangka Deputy Regent Yus Derahman. The event was also attended by PT TIMAH Processing and Refinery Division Head Sofian Simangunsong, several officials from the West Bangka Regency Government, Chairwoman of the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) Evi Astura Markus, and members of the Mentok community.
Sungaibaru Fair 2026 featured a variety of activities involving the community, including a fun walk and exercise session with prizes, the launch of the PRIMA application, an MSME bazaar involving 52 business owners, and health screenings.
Chairman of the Sungaibaru Fair 2026 organizing committee, Noviansah, expressed his appreciation to PT TIMAH for supporting the event.
"On behalf of the organizing committee, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to PT TIMAH for supporting Sungaibaru Urban Village through the Sungaibaru Fair," he said.
He expressed hope that the support would continue so that similar events could be developed on a larger scale in the future.
"Hopefully, PT TIMAH can continue to support us in organizing larger events in the future. We hope PT TIMAH will continue to thrive and achieve success," he said.
Meanwhile, Sungaibaru Urban Village Head Sudirman said the PRIMA application is a digital-based public service innovation developed to provide administrative services that are easier, faster, more transparent, effective, and integrated.
He explained that the application was designed to bring public services closer to residents by involving neighborhood association (RT) heads as part of the service network at the local community level.
Sudirman explained that Sungaibaru Fair 2026 was not merely a community entertainment event, but also combined economic, sports, social, and public service aspects into an inclusive and participatory event.
"Sungaibaru Fair is not only an opportunity to promote MSMEs and sports activities, but also a platform to strengthen community ties, explore the potential of local residents, foster pride in local products, and encourage active community participation in the development of Sungaibaru Urban Village," he said.
He also expressed his appreciation for PT TIMAH's support in helping make Sungaibaru Fair 2026 a success.
"PT TIMAH has made a significant contribution to this event. On behalf of the residents and the Sungaibaru Urban Village Government, we would like to thank PT TIMAH for its assistance and support," Sudirman concluded.
