BEKASI (February 16, 2023) - The government cannot work alone in realizing community welfare. Indonesia's development challenges are very complex with all its dynamics.

The participation of all elements of the nation, including the businesses, is very necessary. Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini emphasized that the role of businesses is very significant in working hand in hand with the government in helping people in need.

The Minister of Social Affairs appreciated Metropolitan Land Tbk (Metland) for making a real contribution and caring for poor and vulnerable communities.

"If there are many entrepreneurs like this, Indonesia will be prosperous. Thank you, the staff of Metropolitan Land Tbk," said the Minister of Social Affairs in front of the board of directors while attending the 29th Anniversary of Metropolitan Land Tbk at Metropolitan Mall, Bekasi, Thursday (16/2 ).

Metland provided 100 wheelchair units as assistance to the Ministry of Social Affairs. These wheelchairs will be distributed to those in need by the "Pangudi Luhur" Integrated Center (STPL) in Bekasi. Apart from that, Metland also renovated classrooms for SDN Jambudipa 1 Cianjur which was affected by the earthquake some time ago.

According to the Minister of Social Affairs, entrepreneurs' concern embodies Pancasila into everyday life. Sharing with others is the practice of the 2nd principle, just and civilized humanity, and the 5th principle, namely social justice for all Indonesian people.

Therefore, the Minister of Social Affairs appreciates entrepreneurs' concern for vulnerable communities.

"I appreciate (this real contribution), that's why when I read the letter, even though I didn't know (the Directors), I wanted to be there myself," she said.

The Minister of Social Affairs is optimistic that togetherness and good cooperation between the government, private sector, and society will be able to make the country recover from the disaster. As is known, natural and non-natural disasters, have occurred recently in Indonesia. There were many victims, both those who died and people who were displaced because they lost their homes.

“Assistance for the renovation of SDN Jambudipa 1 School, Cianjur, West Java. "Renovating the space consisting of 10 classrooms, 2 teachers' rooms, 1 library room, prayer room, and toilet which is estimated to be completed in March 2023. Currently, 4 classrooms and the prayer room can be used," said Metland President Director Anhar Sudrajat.

As a form of social responsibility to the environment, Metland also provides simultaneous assistance to 17 orphanages, 2 disability orphanages, 3 nursing homes, and 1 school around the Metland project.

Meanwhile, also present at the event, the Acting Mayor of Bekasi Tri Ardhianto Tjahyono, President Commissioner of Metland Nanda Widya, and Bekasi City Forkopimda.

Public Relations Bureau
Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs