The work Harita Nickel employees do on Obi Island reaches beyond our operational areas. When connected to the needs of local communities and regional development, that work can create value well beyond the workplace.
That connection was at the heart of the Harita Nickel–North Maluku Provincial Government Synergy Meeting held in Sofifi on Thursday, 27 August 2026. The meeting strengthened collaboration across a range of areas, including infrastructure, economic empowerment, education, environmental initiatives, fisheries, and skills development for young people.
North Maluku Governor Sherly Tjoanda welcomed the partnership between Harita Nickel and the provincial government, which has been built since 2010, including the company’s contribution to creating employment opportunities and delivering benefits for local communities.
“Harita Nickel is a strategic partner for North Maluku Province. We appreciate the strong cooperation that has created many employment opportunities in North Maluku. Today, we also marked the inauguration of several projects and received various CSR contributions that will provide significant benefits,” said Sherly.
The Governor’s appreciation reflects how collaboration becomes meaningful when it translates into tangible benefits for communities.
Opening Doors, Creating Opportunities
One example was the symbolic inauguration of four bridges built in collaboration with local communities: the Dodoku Horikiwo Suspension Bridge in Bobo Village, along with the Rijang Bridge, Dial Bridge, and Merah Putih Sungai Doko Bridge in Gambaru Village. These infrastructure projects are expected to improve connectivity and support community activities.
In coastal communities, the Soligi fishermen’s group received a 10 GT fish carrier, built with the involvement of local fishermen and workers.
“All Soligi fishermen have an equal right to use the vessel to help increase their family incomes,” said Ibrahim, a representative of the Soligi fishermen’s group.
Collaboration is also creating opportunities for young people to build their skills and pursue new opportunities. Through the PELITA Programme, participants from Batches IV and V graduated after completing their training. Among them was Sri Ayuni Zakaria, a young woman from Soligi who completed Mandarin language training and is now undertaking an internship at Harita Nickel.
“I hope the PELITA Programme will continue and create even more opportunities for young people in Obi to grow and develop,” said Sri.
For Harita Nickel, investing in people is an important part of community empowerment. Harita Nickel President Director Roy Arman Arfandy said the company aims to create more opportunities for young people in communities around its operations to build their capabilities and play a role in the region’s future.
The collaboration also includes the opening of Harita Nickel-supported MSME outlets at the North Maluku Governor’s Office, the handover of two waste collection trucks for Ternate and South Halmahera, and a partnership with Khairun University covering education, social development, community engagement, and environmental initiatives.
These initiatives demonstrate that meaningful impact does not come from one party alone. It grows when companies, governments, communities, educational institutions, and other stakeholders work together.
Behind every collaboration are Insan Harita, each playing their respective roles. Ultimately, our contribution to North Maluku also begins with doing our work well, every day.
From Obi, our work connects to something bigger: opening opportunities, creating value, and helping shape a better future for North Maluku.