Jakarta, July 18, 2019 - PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM; IDX: ANTM; ASX: ATM) announced that the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOE’s) has appointed the Company as the distribution coordinator of aid to residents affected by the earthquake with magnitude 7.2 in North Maluku which occurred on July 14, 2019 .
The company has set 2 (two) the SOE’s Care Center Post at ANTAM Ternate Representative Office, Batuangus No. 11 street, Ternate and in Saketa Village, West Gane Subdistrict, North Maluku. This initiative is a reflection of the SOE’s concern that is realized through the disaster response activities and aid distribution coordinated with the Regional Disaster Management Agency (RDMA) of North Maluku Province.
ANTAM's President Director, Arie Prabowo Ariotedjo said that:
"The Company is committed to give an assistance on disasters handling. ANTAM hopes that the region's recovery will run fast and smoothly. ANTAM's Emergency Response Group (ERG) team, North Maluku Nickel Mining Business Unit has been at the disaster site as an emergency response."
This activity is an implementation of the Care SOE’s program which was initiated by the SOE Ministry and synergized with other SOEs in the North Maluku region. As a distribution coordinator, ANTAM facilitates other SOE’s which want to participate in both money and goods.
As an initial response, the ANTAM ERG team is currently in Saketa Village, West Gane Subdistrict and Ranga-ranga Village, East-South Gane Subdistrict, South Halmahera Regency to map needs as well as distributed basic assistance such as first aid kits, food and beverages, and supporting equipment for residents affected by the earthquake. ANTAM's assistance is channeled through RDMA North Maluku Province.
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