PT Masmindo Dwi Area (MDA), together with the Luwu Regency Investment Acceleration and Collaboration﻿ Task Force (Pokja), continued the series of Village Forums (FORDES) in six villages located around the Awak Mas Project and its access routes: Bonelemo, Tettekang, Marinding, Ulusalu, Rumaju, and Tolajuk. This activity is part of a regular communication agenda designed to ensure that the development process is transparent, well-documented, and aligned with community needs. Pokja Secretary, Zulkarnaim, explained that FORDES is more than just a discussion platform—it serves as a mechanism for conveying aspirations directly connected to both the government and the company.“Pokja serves to bridge the interests of residents, the government, and MDA. The principle is simple: aspirations must be heard, processed, and followed up. FORDES provides an official dialogue space that minimizes misinformation and promotes transparency,” he said During the meetings in the six villages, community members generally voiced aspirations related to road infrastructure, traffic safety, road dust management, and better dissemination of information regarding employment opportunities. Residents also hoped that youth skills training programs would be prioritized ahead of the active construction phase.Several villages highlighted the potential for local economic development based on agriculture and small enterprises. Among these were initiatives to strengthen patchouli cultivation and handicraft groups (Lito) in Bonelemo; proposals to enhance business management capacity and cooperative collaboration between Koperasi Merah Putih and farmer groups in Tolajuk; requests for reforestation of landslide-prone areas; and support for fruit tree planting and fish seed assistance in Ulusalu Village. Pokja representative Dr. Maman emphasized that community involvement through FORDES is a step toward building healthy social accountability.“We ensure that all technical notes and community inputs are forwarded for follow-up actions. Communication like this is essential to make sure that development progresses not only swiftly but also accurately and sustainably,” he explained. To strengthen communication transparency, MDA also distributed materials and flyers on the grievance mechanism at several village offices and houses of worship. This allows the public to submit complaints or inquiries directly and in a documented manner. MDA’s Mine Technical Manager (KTT), Mustafa Ibrahim, reaffirmed that FORDES is part of the company’s commitment to maintaining close engagement with local communities.“Each village has its own unique needs and potential. We want to listen directly from the people to design collaborations that are relevant and beneficial,” he stated.Mustafa added that inputs gathered from the six villages will be jointly reviewed with Pokja in formulating follow-up programs.“Our hope is that this forum will not stop at gathering aspirations but evolve into concrete collaborations that strengthen village self-reliance and support local economic growth,” he concluded. The implementation of FORDES in Bonelemo, Tettekang, Marinding, Ulusalu, Rumaju, and Tolajuk marks the continued consistency of dialogue among communities, local government, and MDA. Through open communication mechanisms and measurable follow-up actions, the development of the Awak Mas Project is expected to proceed in a participatory, transparent, and sustainable manner that delivers long-term benefits to the community.

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MDA and Luwu Investment Acceleration and Collaboration Task Force Continue Village Forum Series in Six Villages Surrounding Awak Mas Project

Luwu, October 19, 2025 — The Working Group for Investment Acceleration (POKJA) of Luwu Regency, together with PT Masmindo Dwi Area (MDA), continued the series of Village Forum (Fordes) activities in Boneposi Village, Latimojong Sub-district. This event follows the first Fordes held in Tumbubara Village and forms part of the ongoing effort to strengthen synergy among the government, local communities, and the company in developing the local economy within the Awak Mas Project area. POKJA Secretary Zulkarnaim explained that the Boneposi Village Forum serves as a strategic platform to align community aspirations with development plans by both the company and the local government.“POKJA ensures that regional policies and investment activities move in line with community needs. Forums like this are essential for all stakeholders to understand their roles, particularly in creating employment and business opportunities in the villages,” he emphasized. Hamka, Head of Boneposi Village, noted that the forum helps unify perspectives on village economic opportunities, especially in agriculture and livestock, which are the village’s main commodities. He added that the village government will continue to conduct open and transparent socialization regarding local labor recruitment quotas. Separately, Mustafa Ibrahim, MDA’s Mine Technical Head, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with communities and government through village-based development approaches.“We see great potential in Boneposi’s agriculture and livestock sectors. Multi-stakeholder collaboration is crucial to transform these sectors into new economic drivers for local communities,” he stated. Meanwhile, Ida Yunesia, Head of the Agricultural Extension Center (BPP) of Latimojong Sub-district, added that the government is ready to support farmers through long-term seed assistance such as nutmeg, as well as technical training to improve productivity.The Boneposi Village Forum also identified several community issues and recommendations, including: the need for clarity in the local recruitment mechanism; enhancing POKJA’s role as a communication bridge; involving Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) in strengthening the village economy; and providing entrepreneurship training and marketing facilitation for local products such as coffee, which has already been developed by the community.In addition to discussions, the event included the distribution of 900 nutmeg seedlings by the Latimojong Agricultural Extension Center to Boneposi residents to support long-term sustainable agriculture-based economic development. “The Village Forum is not merely a discussion platform—it represents a concrete step to build trust and togetherness at the grassroots level. We want the community to directly experience the benefits of investment in their area,” concluded Zulkarnaim.

Luwu Investment Acceleration and Collaboration Task Force and MDA Continue Village Forum in Boneposi to Strengthen Local Economy

The Awak Mas Gold Project covers an area of 14,390 hectares, located in the Luwu Regency, of South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Management is currently reviewing and optimizing the Project development strategy, and when it is final the Company plans to enter into construction.

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The mining license is situated in land classified as Area Penggunaan Lain (APL) (land for other uses), a non-protected forest area. The Project has received regulatory approvals for both the AMDAL, Feasibility Study allowing the Company to enter into construction and operations.

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