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.