PANGKALPINANG -- The Bangka Belitung Islands Province is known as Timah Island. This Sebalai-related country has become the largest tin producer in Indonesia and is famous at global level.
Separating from South Sumatra and becoming a province on November 21 2000, the Bangka Belitung Islands Province became increasingly developed and advanced. The development movement feels more real, Regional autonomy strengthens the Archipelago Province to continue moving forward. The progress of Bangka Belitung cannot be separated from the role of tin.
As a tin producer in Indonesia, tin mining activities in Bangka Belitung have been going on for centuries. As time goes by, tin management in Bangka Belitung continues to develop, not only managed by PT Timah Tbk as a tin mining company that represents the country.
PT Timah Tbk is a long part of the journey of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province. It could even be said to be an important part of the formation of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province 23 years ago.
PT Timah Tbk's support does not only include financial contributions, but also involves various initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of local communities and supporting sustainable development.
Not only focused on working to fulfill its duties as a state income generator, PT Timah also grows and develops together with the people of Bangka Belitung.
In carrying out its business processes, PT Timah Tbk plays a role in supporting state revenues through taxes and non-tax state revenues. Based on records in recent years, PT Timah's contribution to the state in 2018 was IDR 818 billion, in 2019 IDR 1.2 trillion, in 2020 IDR 677.9 billion, and in 2021 IDR 776.657 billion, in 2022 IDR 1.51 trillion .
The amount of tax paid is adjusted to the company's performance. From these taxes and PNBP, the government and the community receive a share of the results in the form of royalties.
PT Timah Tbk continues to be committed to supporting development in Bangka Belitung through environmental social responsibility programs. This is a company step to advance development and prosperity in the company's operational areas.
PT Timah Tbk's concrete steps in supporting regional development and the welfare of the people of Bangka Belitung through the CSR program. In recent years, PT Timah Tbk has distributed CSR in 2019, CSR disbursed to the community amounting to IDR 58.8 billion, in 2020 IDR 59.5 billion and in 2021 IDR 54.3 billion, in 2022 IDR 33.1 billion.
A member of the MIND ID mining industry holding company, PT Timah Tbk, has actually played a role in the development of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province. Encouraging the development of Bangka Belitung's potential through various programs, driving the community's economy by synergizing and collaborating.
One of the concrete steps taken by the company is increasing investment in educational programs. Through partnerships with local governments and local educational institutions, PT Timah Tbk helps build and improve school infrastructure, provides scholarships for outstanding students, and organizes training programs to improve the skills of the local workforce.
In addition, the company is also active in supporting public health initiatives. In recent years, the company has provided a free health service program through Mobil Sehat for the local community.
The importance of environmental preservation is also the company's main focus. Through sustainable environmental management programs, PT Timah Tbk carries out sea and land reclamation, climate change mitigation is a small part of the company's efforts to protect the ecosystem.
Mid 2015-2022 PT Timah Tbk has carried out land reclamation of 2,999.31 hectares. Land reclamation carried out by PT Timah Tbk is also reclamation in other forms. Air Jangkang Kampoeng Reclamation and Selinsing Kampong Reclamation are former mining areas that are managed as tourist destinations that carry the concept of edu ecotourism.
PT Timah Tbk also carries out sea reclamation by sinking artificial reefs. Thousands of artificial reefs have been sunk in Bagka Belitung waters as an effort to support underwater tourism and increase fishermen's catches. Apart from that, PT Timah Tbk also routinely plants mangroves and monitors sea water quality.
Apart from that, the company also contributes to advancing the local economy. Community economic empowerment programs, including entrepreneurship training and business capital support, have helped local communities improve their standard of living. Through the Micro and Small Business Funding (PUMK) program, thousands of MSMEs can continue to develop their businesses.
PT Timah Tbk also plays an active role in supporting the preservation of community customs and culture. Like PT Timah Tbk, it supports the preservation of the Mapur indigenous community, participating in customary activities and community traditions in the company's operational areas.
"We believe that corporate sustainability is not only related to the company's success, but also to the company's positive contribution to society and the surrounding environment. Through close collaboration with the government and local communities, we hope to create a sustainable positive impact," said the Head of Corporate Communications PT Timah Tbk, Anggi Siahaan.
On the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province, PT Timah Tbk is committed to continuing to carry out these various programs as part of its corporate social responsibility.
"PT Timah Tbk has grown and developed together with the people of Bangka Belitung, becoming part of the people of Bangka Belitung and will continue to be committed to supporting the progress of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province," he said. (*)
