BANGKA -- PT TIMAH Tbk continues to enhance young people’s understanding of environmental management and post-mining land reclamation through various educational initiatives.
One such initiative was organized by the company’s North Bangka Area Division, which held an environmental education program for students from SMAN 1 Pemali and SMAN 1 Merawang at the Agro Farm in North Bangka Area, Batu Rusa Village, Merawang District, Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).
The activity served not only as a learning platform for environmental management but also as the launch event for the book Selaras: Harmony of PT TIMAH’s Reclamation Efforts in North Bangka. Written by 17 PT TIMAH employees, the book chronicles the company’s reclamation journey and highlights various land and marine reclamation programs carried out over the years.
The environmental education program was held in commemoration of World Environment Day. Previously, PT TIMAH had also organized a series of environmental activities across its operational areas, including tree planting, beach clean-up campaigns in Kundur, and squid restocking initiatives.
The environmental education session was designed as a treasure hunt game, challenging participants to complete a series of missions to discover the “Book of Harmony.” Along the way, students visited several educational stations introducing different aspects of environmental management and reclamation.
Activities included learning about the stages of land reclamation, identifying plant seedlings, harvesting vegetables, sorting waste, planting vegetables, participating in environmental quizzes, and gaining insight into PT TIMAH’s marine reclamation programs.
The students showed great enthusiasm from the beginning of the event. They actively participated in each challenge while learning how former mining sites can be restored and repurposed through reclamation programs.
Anggi Siahaan, Department Head of Corporate Communication at PT TIMAH Tbk, said the program is part of the company’s effort to introduce environmental management initiatives to younger generations in a more engaging and enjoyable way.
According to him, environmental education is essential in helping students understand that mining activities must be accompanied by a commitment to environmental restoration through reclamation and rehabilitation programs.
“The company is strongly committed to sustainable environmental management, and we want young people to understand how reclamation is carried out and the benefits it generates. Through interactive activities like this, we hope students not only gain knowledge but also develop a deeper sense of environmental responsibility,” he said.
He explained that PT TIMAH consistently implements various environmental management programs, including land reclamation, marine reclamation, revegetation, agro-based area development, biodiversity conservation, and community empowerment in post-mining areas.
“We hope this activity can serve as a learning platform for students while inspiring them to take an active role in protecting the environment around them,” he added.
One participant, Rendra Rasendria, an 11th-grade student from SMAN 1 Pemali, said he gained a great deal of new knowledge from the program.
According to him, presenting reclamation concepts through games made the subject easier to understand and more enjoyable.
“This activity was very fun. I learned a lot about reclamation, including what it means, how the process works, and the benefits generated by PT TIMAH’s reclamation programs,” he said.
Rendra explained that reclamation is an effort to restore damaged land so that it can be used productively once again.
He also learned that reclamation can be carried out through revegetation, utilizing former mining pits for aquaculture, and developing productive areas that provide economic benefits to local communities.
“My message to PT TIMAH is to keep up the good work in carrying out reclamation efforts. That way, former mining areas will not only leave behind negative impacts but can also continue to provide benefits to the community,” he said.
Similarly, Laili Agustina Ahmad, an 11th-grade student from SMAN 1 Merawang, said the activity was highly beneficial because it provided hands-on learning experiences related to environmental conservation.
"Through this activity, I learned how to plant, harvest, and understand the efforts involved in rehabilitating previously damaged land. Knowledge like this is very valuable for us,” she said.
Laili hopes similar programs will continue in the future and involve more schools so that more students can gain environmental education and learn about PT TIMAH’s reclamation efforts.
“I would like to thank PT TIMAH for inviting us. This activity has broadened our knowledge and understanding of environmental issues. Hopefully, more schools will have the opportunity to benefit from programs like this in the future,” she concluded. (*)
