Pertamina Swiftly Assists Thousands of Fire Victims in Manggarai

Jakarta, August 19, 2024 – PT Pertamina (Persero), through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, has extended aid to the victims affected by the fire in Manggarai District, South Jakarta. Pertamina's assistance includes necessities, vitamins, and medicines.

The fire, which occurred in Manggarai, Tebet Sub-district, South Jakarta, in the early hours of Tuesday (13/8/2024), affected over 3,000 people from 1,172 households in the area, according to data from the Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD).

VP of Corporate Communication of PT Pertamina (Persero), Fadjar Djoko Santoso, stated, "Pertamina deeply sympathizes with the tragedy. As a form of support to the Manggarai community, we provide essential supplies and medicines to the residents affected by the fire. We hope this assistance will boost their spirits and help fulfill their needs during this difficult time," Fadjar explained.

The aid was distributed to the Manggarai Market Refugee Post on Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18, 2024. The assistance provided included ready-to-eat meals, milk and mineral water, clothing, prayer equipment, baby food and supplies, school equipment, mattresses, blankets, vitamins, and medicines.

"On behalf of the Tebet District government, I would like to thank Pertamina for their concern for our residents in Manggarai through the assistance provided," said Dwi, Secretary of Tebet Sub-district.

Pertamina, as a leading company in the energy transition, is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission 2060 target by continuously promoting programs that directly impact the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. All these efforts align with Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) implementation across all Pertamina's business lines and operations.**