PANGKALPINANG -- PT TIMAH Tbk continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting the promotion and development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) through the Micro and Small Business Funding Program (PUMK), which has been implemented since 2000.
One tangible effort was realized by involving foster partners in the InJourney Airport Smart UMKM initiative, titled the Airport Local Pride Festival, held at the departure concourse of Depati Amir Airport, Pangkalpinang.
This activity was the result of a collaboration between PT TIMAH Tbk and PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, Depati Amir Airport Branch Office, as a form of synergy to encourage local economic growth and empower UMKM players in Bangka Belitung.
The Airport Local Pride Festival was held from December 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026, in the Departure Area of the Depati Amir Airport Terminal. The event coincided with the Christmas and New Year holiday period, when passenger mobility was relatively high.
A total of seven foster partners of PT TIMAH Tbk participated in the event, showcasing a variety of featured local UMKM products, ranging from regional culinary specialties, food and beverage products, fashion, to crafts and high-value creative products.
The presence of the UMKM bazaar in the airport area is expected to provide a strategic promotional platform for business actors, while also enriching passengers’ experience with a sense of pride in local products.
PT TIMAH Tbk consistently involves its fostered UMKM in various exhibitions and bazaars at both regional and national levels. This effort is carried out as a strategy to expand market access, enhance product competitiveness, and encourage UMKM to scale up their businesses.
“Through participation in the Airport Local Pride Festival, PT TIMAH Tbk hopes that its fostered UMKM can reach a broader market, including tourists and airport service users, and gain promotional experience in strategic public spaces,” said Anggi Siahaan, Department Head of Corporate Communication of PT TIMAH Tbk.
In addition to helping promote products, PT TIMAH Tbk is also actively involved in providing guidance and capital support for UMKM players. Various training programs are conducted to improve UMKM competencies so they can become more independent and grow to the next level.
PT TIMAH Tbk’s commitment to supporting UMKM aligns with the company’s role in promoting sustainable economic growth and creating added value for communities in its operational areas. (*)
