PANGKALPINANG -- In the spirit of the Syawal month, the Department Head of Corporate Communication of PT TIMAH Tbk, Anggi Siahaan, along with the team, conducted visits to several media organizations in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province from Monday to Tuesday (March 30–31, 2026).
The team visited the offices of various media organizations and was warmly welcomed by their respective representatives, including the Jaringan Media Siber Indonesia (JMSI) Bangka Belitung, Aliansi Jurnalis Independen (AJI) Pangkalpinang, Serikat Media Siber Indonesia (SMSI) Bangka Belitung, Kantor Berita Online (KBO) Bangka Belitung, and Persatuan Wartawan Indonesia (PWI) Bangka Belitung.
The visits, carried out in a warm and friendly atmosphere, aimed to maintain and strengthen harmonious relationships with the press. They also served as an important opportunity to foster closer ties while building more open and constructive communication.
In addition to serving as a post-Eid gathering, the meetings were also used to discuss various strategic issues, particularly the role of the media in delivering accurate and balanced information to the public.
Anggi Siahaan stated that the media plays a crucial role as a strategic partner for the company in communicating its programs and performance to the public. Therefore, fostering open and mutually supportive communication remains a priority.
“We are using this Syawal momentum to strengthen relationships while opening space for constructive dialogue with our media partners. We believe that good communication will lead to a more comprehensive understanding,” he said.
During the meetings, both parties exchanged views on industry dynamics, communication challenges in the digital era, and the importance of maintaining public trust through credible information.
Representatives from the media organizations welcomed the visits and appreciated PT TIMAH’s efforts to build more open relationships with the press. The dialogue is expected to strengthen synergy in supporting the dissemination of positive and educational information to the public.
Chairman of AJI Pangkalpinang, Hendra, expressed appreciation for the visit during the Eid al-Fitr period. He noted that discussions covered various topics, particularly journalistic independence and the quality of journalism in Bangka Belitung.
“We at AJI Pangkalpinang continue to build communication with all parties to maintain journalistic independence so that journalistic work becomes more credible and of higher quality. One of the core responsibilities of journalists is to deliver accurate, balanced, and constructive information for the public interest,” he said.
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Meanwhile, Chairman of PWI Bangka Belitung, M. Fathurrakhman, welcomed the visit from PT TIMAH’s Corporate Communication team, appreciating the company’s continued efforts to maintain engagement with journalists affiliated with PWI.
“We appreciate PT TIMAH for consistently maintaining and improving relationships with journalists, especially during the Syawal moment. We hope this synergy will continue to grow stronger in the future,” said Fathurrakhman, who is commonly known as Boy.
Similarly, Chairman of SMSI Bangka Belitung, Suherman Saleh, stated that the presence of PT TIMAH’s Corporate Communication team reflects efforts to strengthen partnership relations between the company and the media.
“We appreciate PT TIMAH for visiting the SMSI Bangka Belitung office. This shows attention and respect toward media organizations in the region,” he said.
According to him, the visit served as an important moment to enhance communication and build stronger synergy between PT TIMAH and media members within SMSI Bangka Belitung.
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Meanwhile, KBO Bangka Belitung Representative, Rikky Fermana, noted that the openness and communication established through the visit are positive steps toward building more harmonious and professional relationships.
“We welcome the visit from PT TIMAH’s Corporate Communication team. This is not just a courtesy visit but an important moment to strengthen synergy between the company and the press in fostering a healthy, balanced, and constructive flow of information,” he said.
Likewise, representatives of JMSI Bangka Belitung welcomed the visit, emphasizing the importance of such collaboration in ensuring balanced information for the public while promoting professional and ethical journalism.
“We believe collaborations like this are essential to ensure balanced information flows to the public, while also encouraging professional and ethical journalism practices. JMSI Bangka Belitung is committed to being a strategic partner for all stakeholders, including PT TIMAH, in supporting regional development through accurate, educational, and responsible information,” said JMSI Bangka Belitung Chairman, Supri.
