The Regent of Luwu, Dr. Drs. H. Basmin Mattayang, M.Pd, accompanied by President Director of PT Masmindo Dwi Area Trisakti Simorangkir, the Luwu Police Chief AKBP Arisandi and The Head of Luwu PUTR Ir Ikhsan Asaad ST, MT. Saturday, May 6, 2023, a ribbon-cutting marks the inauguration of the opening of the new Lekkopini West Bajo bridge.

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Basmin Inaugurates Lekkopini Bridge

The 2022 Masmindo Cup I football tournament will be held at Andi Djemma Field, Belopa, Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi. Twenty-four teams will be participating in the tournament with a total prize of IDR 65 million. The participants came from Luwu, Palopo, and North Luwu.

24 Football Teams throughout Luwu Fight for a Cash Prize of IDR 65 Million in the 2022 Masmindo Cup I Tournament

PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo) commemorates World Environment Day (WED) 2022 by holding a number of actions and social activities. Entitled Environment Week, the WED runs from June 5 to June 12. Environmental Week is filled with various activities.

In Environmental Week, Masmindo Targets Mountains to Coasts

PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo) continues to pay for land compensation and plants. Within this period, four payments have been made by the company to the rightful land owners.

Masmindo Continues to Pay Compensations to Land Owners

Masmindo &amp; Luwu Environment Agency to Plant A Million Trees&nbsp;Awak Mas&nbsp;–PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo) in collaboration with the Environment Agency of Luwu Regency (DLH), South Sulawesi launched the “Movement to Plant a Million Trees – Save the Earth” on Tuesday (22/03). The symbolic planting was carried out directly by the President Director of Masmindo Abidin Daeng Patompo and the Head of DLH Luwu Nahban. Also attending the event was the Head of the Forest Protection &amp; Community Empowerment Section of KPH Latimojong Arsal Abdullah, the Head of Latimojong District Supriadi, the Head of Boneposi Village, the Head of Pajang Village, several other community leaders, and Masmindo Management.&nbsp;After the symbolic planting, the event continued with joint planting along the village access road. This symbolic planting also marks the start of the distribution of 15,000 free seeds to communities in the villages of Pajang, Ulusalu, and Boneposi. The joint planting program and distribution of free seeds for residents will be carried out in stages to meet the target of one million trees and is primarily aimed at villages around Masmindo's operational areas. The distribution of various seeds such as durian, rambutan, langsat, jackfruit, and other woody plants was enthusiastically welcomed by residents during the event which lasted from yesterday morning until evening.&nbsp;The declaration of this movement was initiated by Masmindo and DLH Luwu as part of the Climate Village Program (Proklim) of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment &amp; Forestry, International Forest Day (21 March), and World Water Day (22 March). Head of the Environment Agency Luwu Nahban said, “This collaborative program between Masmindo and the Environment Service is outstanding and has a big impact on environmental sustainability in the Latimojong area as the heart of Luwu Regency. This program will continue with planting in coastal areas and other areas. We are grateful to have Masmindo's full support for these efforts.”&nbsp;Masmindo President Director Abidin Daeng Patompo added, “The Movement for Planting a Million Trees is an excellent initiative that is planned to be sustainable. This initiative is an expression of Masmindo's commitment and care for the preservation of its surrounding environment. Planting trees is planting goodness for future generations for a better environment.”&nbsp;Previously, Masmindo and community representatives were also present and actively participated in the Socialization of the Climate Village Program by DLH Luwu which took place at the Latimojong Sub-District Office last Thursday (17/03). Residents have aspirations and high expectations to get seeds with economic values that can support their income.&nbsp;

Masmindo & Luwu Environment Agency to Plant A Million Trees

Greening the Coast, Masmindo Plants Mangroves&nbsp;Belopa – Commemorating Earth Day on April 22, PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo) held a mangrove planting at Taddete Harbor, South Senga Village, Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi on Saturday (23/04). The mangrove planting is a continuation of the One Million Trees Movement Program in collaboration with the Luwu Regency Environment Agency (DLH). The symbolic planting was carried out by the President Director of Masmindo, Abidin Daeng Patompo, together with the Regent of Luwu, Basmin Mattayang, and the Head of DLH Luwu, Nahban. Also present were the Head of the Belopa Makkawaru Sub-district, the Acting Head of South Senga Village Anwar Amir, the Karang Taruna of South Senga Village, the Mangrove Lovers Community (KPA), a number of community leaders, and Masmindo Management. &nbsp;After the symbolic handover of the seeds, the event continued with joint planting along the coast of Taddete Harbor in collaboration with the Mangrove Lovers Community (KPA). In the first stage of planting, Masmindo and KPA prepared no less than 5,500 seedlings and facilitated the demonstration plots for Mangrove nurseries in Luwu Regency.&nbsp;President Director of PT Masmindo Dwi Area Abidin Daeng Patompo stated, “We are committed to planting trees in a sustainable manner and monitoring the trees we have planted. If a tree doesn't grow, we'll replace it. We hope that Masmindo can continue to collaborate with the government and local communities in planting trees in a sustainable manner.”&nbsp;The One Million Trees Movement launched by Masmindo is also in line with the Luwu Regency government program plan to create an agro-tourism area in Latimojong and its surroundings. “I would like to thank Masmindo, who previously has also planted fruit trees in the Movement to Plant a Million Trees. We hope that Masmindo is committed to planting, picking, and consuming and continuing this program in collaboration with local governments and community leaders," said Luwu Regent, Basmin Mattayang.&nbsp;Masmindo has committed to fostering KPA and local communities in the process of nursery and cultivate mangrove at the provided demonstration plots. This Mangrove Nursery has a capacity of 10,000 to 15,000 seedlings and is centered in Senga Selatan Village.&nbsp;Previously, Masmindo and DLH Luwu had planted and distributed 15,000 seeds of fruit and wood plants for free in Pajang, Ulusalu, and Boneposi Villages in the Movement to Plant a Million Trees Program. The Company is committed to preserving the environment around its operational areas by conducting periodic reforestation and monitoring air and water quality.

Greening the Coast, Masmindo Plants Mangroves

MDA Aided Landslide Victims&nbsp;Awak Mas&nbsp;– This February, PT Masmindo Dwi Area (MDA) redemonstrated its social involvement through various assistance for residents affected by landslides in Latimojong District, Luwu, South Sulawesi. MDA deployed its heavy equipment to open access roads blocked by landslides, in addition to distributing food packages to residents affected by the disaster.&nbsp;Landslides occurred at numerous spots in the villages of Ranteballa, Boneposi, Ulosalu, Pajang and Tabang. It is estimated that this is due to high rainfall, particularly in early February to early March. Landslides occurred in a row since February 7, 9, and 11. Many village roads and connecting roads between villages were blocked by landslides, making it impossible for residents to pass. The worst landslides spots of a total of 16 locations, occurred between the Ranteballa - Saronda Village road section, 4 landslide points in Padang Hamlet, as well as in Kandeapi Hamlet (Ranteballa), Tabang Village, and Gamaru Hamlet (Ulusalu).&nbsp;Due to good coordination between MDA, the Luwu Regency Public Works Agency (PU), the Luwu Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), and the Latimojong District Government, road accesses were reopened. In addition to support from the Luwu Regency Government, MDA deployed heavy equipment of excavator to be able to open and at the same time repair several roads. Following the advancement, since February 12, access roads to these villages have been working normally and can be passed by residents. However, monitoring of road conditions and maintenance continues to be carried out by the Company.&nbsp;Meanwhile, basic food assistance was provided by MDA to Ulusalu Village residents who were affected by the road blocking due to landslides. Several food packages have been distributed directly to residents by the Mine Engineering Chief (KTT) &amp; MDA Site Manager Mustafa Ibrahim accompanied by company staff. The delivery of the basic food packages was also witnessed by the village and sub-district governments.&nbsp;"We are very grateful to the MDA who are always quick to respond and take immediate action in the event of a disaster," said the Head of Latimojong Sub-district, Supriadi, during the Regional Development Planning Forum (Musrembang) of Latimojong on February 15, which was also attended by MDA. "Hopefully this good cooperation from all parties can continue to be realized in the future."&nbsp;The contribution programs above are parts of implementation of the MDA Community Development and Empowerment Program (PPM), both in disaster management and infrastructure development. Several contributions have been and will continue to be made by MDA to villages around its mining areas, even though the Company has not yet entered the production phase. Previously, MDA also provided similar assistance for residents affected by floods in Ponrang District and some areas affected by the natural disasters in 2021.&nbsp;

MDA Aided Landslide Victims

MDA Gives Public Lecture at SMKN 2 Luwu on OHS Awak Mas&nbsp;– In celebrating the National Occupational Health and Safety (K3 Month) from January 12 to February 12, PT Masmindo Dwi Area (MDA) held a public lecture on OHS at SMK Negeri 2 Luwu, South Sulawesi for a month. The public lecture is intended for six majors at SMK Negeri 2 Luwu, namely, Light Vehicle Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Power Installation Engineering, Motorcycle Engineering &amp; Business, Office Automation, and Computer Network Engineering. No less than 280 students took part in the public lecture, which took place in two sessions on one day every week during the implementation of the National K3 Month since Tuesday, January 18.&nbsp;“The public lecture is delivered by the MDA Department of Occupational Health and Safety. We want to share knowledge about hazard identification and how to manage risk, both in the industrial world and in everyday life,” said Mustafa Ibrahim, Head of Mining Engineering &amp; Site Manager Awak Mas. With these public lectures on OHS, the students are expected to have sufficient knowledge when they enter the industrial setting.&nbsp;“The public lecture is MDA's contribution in bridging the gap between the academic and the industrial world. We really appreciate MDA's commitment to support education in Luwu Regency," said Ahmad, Principal of SMKN 2 Luwu.&nbsp;The public lecture on OHS at SMKN 2 Luwu is part of the MDA Community Development and Empowerment Program (PPM) in the field of Education that has been running regularly. Last July, MDA established Banua Manarang as a children's library with a collection of 250 books, 30 educational games, ten musical instruments, and various drawing equipment. Regular monitoring by the company and follow-up activities are also carried out to ensure that activities in Banua Manarang are carried out optimally. Moreover, MDA signed a memorandum of understanding with the Luwu Regency Library Service to donate 1,000 books to Banua Manarang, support capacity training for “Smart Children” cadres, and conduct a comparative study at the library in Paconne Village last September. Since last April, MDA has assisted the Luwu Cultural School I La Galigo by providing facilities and infrastructure for teaching and learning activities so that it can graduate more than 50 students for each batch. MDA continues to be committed to nurturing future generations around its operational areas for a better Indonesia.&nbsp;

MDA Gives Public Lecture at SMKN 2 Luwu on OHS

Masmindo Repairs Rante Balla Pastor HouseDiversity is the foundation for PT Masmindo Dwi Area (MDA) in developing its operations. In an effort to support diversity and tolerance between religious communities, last Sunday (21/10), MDA handed over assistance.This assistance is for the repair of the Indonesian Protestant Church Luwu (GPIL) Pastoral Home in Rante Balla Village, Latimojong District, Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi.“Our Community Development and Empowerment Program (PPM) supports the improvement of religious facilities. Hopefully with this assistance, GPIL Rante Balla can provide better services to its congregations," said Rahmad Sabang, Community Development &amp; Empowerment Manager.

Masmindo Repairs Rante Balla Pastor House

BELOPA – Art studios are part of informal education with a strategic function of introducing local artistic and cultural values ​​in order to remain sustainable, as well as a means for the community to develop the interests and talents of each member. The same spirit is carried by art studios in Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi.Bringing a love for local arts and culture, the Sallang Ri Luwu Art Studio, Maddika Ulu Salu Art Studio, and Maddika Bua Art Studio participated in the Ma'Rampe-Rampe Cultural Degree in Masamba, North Luwu Regency on 29 – 31 October 2021. The participation of three This art studio in the Cultural Degree has the support of the Luwu Regency Tourism Office and PT Masmindo Dwi Area (MDA).The cultural event which was attended by three art studios from Luwu Regency was also adopted to socialize and promote the rich arts and culture of Tanah Luwu as an attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.

PT Masmindo Dwi Area Supports Preservation of Local Cultural Arts

LUWU, TEKAPE.co – Floods and landslides hit four sub-districts in the Walenrang-Lamasi (Walmas) area of ​​Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi, last Sunday, October 03, 2021. Causing several residents' houses to be swept away and a number of public facilities affected.To help residents, PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo) provided basic food assistance and facilitated free medical treatment for victims of natural disasters in Walmas through the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Main Post in Batusitanduk, Walenrang District, Luwu Regency, on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. .“The provision of basic necessities and free medical treatment for residents in the same district where Masmindo operates is the Company's commitment to grow with the community. This assistance is a manifestation of the company's caring value,” said Masmindo's President Director, Abidin Daeng Patompo.

Masmindo Distributes Basic Food Aid and Free Medical Treatment for Walmas Disaster Victims

PALOPOPOS.CO.ID, LATIMOJONG – Latimojong District, Luwu Regency is known as one of the producers of Arabica coffee. With a height of 1,500 meters above sea level, no less than 500 hectares of agricultural land in Latimojong is used for coffee cultivation.In order to improve the quality of local coffee in Latimojong, PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo) supports the Banua Coffee brand from Boneposi Village and the Mega Kopi brand from Tolajuk Village to compete in the 13th Indonesian Specialty Coffee Contest (KKSI) organized by the Association of Coffee Exporters and Industry Indonesia (AEKI). This support for Latimojong's coffee was inaugurated at an event held at Coffee Container Satu Rasa, Belopa, on Tuesday (7/9).

Masmindo Supports Latimojong Coffee

LUWU – Maintaining the quality of public health, PT Masmindo Dwi Area, Luwu Health Office and the Luwu branch of the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) held health training for midwives.The training was attended by 30 midwives, last week in several villages namely Ranteballa, Boneposi, Tolajuk, Tobarru and Kadundung, Latimojong District, Luwu Regency.President Director of PT Masmindo, Adrian Rollke said this training aims to optimize the role of midwives and health cadres.“This training optimizes midwives and health cadres to promote the Healthy Living Community Movement. It also prevents the spread of Covid-19. This is also the company's efforts to support the sustainable development of public health," he said.

Maintaining the Quality of Public Health, PT Masmindo Dwi Facilitating Midwife Training Area

LATIMOJONG—Economic empowerment of residents is one of the social development commitments of PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo). In order to develop the local economy, Masmindo developed a freshwater fish farming program with two fisheries and agriculture groups in Ulusalu Village, Latimojong District.The implementation of the laughter water cultivation program was marked by the release of 3 thousand fish seeds together with the Head of the Luwu Fisheries Service, Ir H Baharuddin, the Head of the Luwu Agriculture Service, Albaruddin A Picunang SP. M.Si Head of the Luwu Regency Village and Community Empowerment Service, Drs H Bustan, M.Si, Latimojong Camat, Kapolsek and Danramil Bastem while still following strict health protocols.

Masmindo Berdayakan Ekonomi Warga

Masmindo Empowers Citizens' Economy

Luwu, Linisiar.id – Environmental sustainability has always been an important concern of PT Masmindo Dwi Area (Masmindo). Therefore, to commemorate World Environment Day which falls every June 5, Masmindo planted trees and cover crops at landslide-prone points on Subdistrict Road, Minanga Hamlet, Rante Balla Village, Latimojong District, Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi. The planting of trees and cover crops is in line with the theme chosen by the United Nations for World Environment Day 2021, which is an invitation to the international community to restore environmental conditions within the next decade. “Masmindo is committed to environmental sustainability. We routinely carry out environmental revitalization programs to preserve ecosystems," said Boyke P. Abidin, President Director of Masmindo, in a release Thursday (24/6/2021). “The company also has a replanting program in agriculture to replace the crops that were disturbed during our activities at the site,” he added. In commemoration of this year's World Environment Day, Masmindo planted suren trees, elephant grass, and king grass to cover the open land so that the surrounding soil becomes strong while preventing landslides that can disrupt residents' activities. The head of Rante Balla Village, Irvan, who participated in this reforestation program stated, "We hope that Masmindo's presence will not only improve the local economy, but also help protect the environment around the village." This program is not Masmindo's first effort in environmental conservation. In 2019, the company planted sengon trees and elephant grass in landslide areas on the road to Tabang Village. Last year, Masmindo took part in the revitalization of the Songgang River by releasing 21,000 freshwater fish seeds into the river. Masmindo routinely monitors environmental conditions around the Awak Mas site. Every six months, the company conducts aquatic ecology monitoring and flora and fauna assessments, including rainfall data collection, groundwater and surface water monitoring, revegetation programs and waste disposal. Monitoring is also carried out by assessing surface water quality, hydrology, meteorology, ambient air quality as well as noise, and aquatic ecology. Masmindo is committed to maintaining the environment around its operational area in order to remain sustainable. (*)

Peringati Hari Lingkungan Hidup Sedunia, Masmindo Tanam Pohon di Rante Balle