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The warm atmosphere of Ramadan colored the meeting between Harita Nickel and local media journalists in North Maluku and South Halmahera. Through iftar gatherings held in Ternate on 13 March 2026 and in Labuha on 14 March 2026, Harita Nickel invited members of the media to strengthen their bonds and reinforce the communication established over the years.
As the time for breaking the fast approached, journalists from various local media outlets began to arrive. Light-hearted conversation soon filled the air amongst the guests present. In Ternate, the event was attended by 88 journalists representing various media outlets. Meanwhile, in Labuha, this communal iftar was attended by 74 journalists from various local media outlets who have been actively covering industrial developments in North Maluku.
On this occasion, Harita Nickel expressed its appreciation to the journalists who have long played a vital role in disseminating information in North Maluku. Ekhel Chandra Wijaya, Harita Nickel’s Vice President of Public & Internal Affairs, stated in his remarks that strong relations between the company and the media are key to fostering transparent communication.
“For us, the media plays a vital role as a partner in communicating accurate and balanced information to the public. We greatly value the work of the journalists who have consistently followed developments in the region. Therefore, we are using this Ramadan period as an opportunity to strengthen the relationships we have built,” he said.
Ekhel further added that Harita Nickel is committed to maintaining transparent communication with various stakeholders, including members of the media. It is hoped that gatherings such as this will continue to provide a more open forum for dialogue, facilitating the exchange of views on industry developments and issues affecting the region.
This year’s iftar with the media featured an interactive and informative event format. During the event, the company delivered a brief presentation on operational developments as well as a number of ongoing Community Development and Empowerment Programmes (PPM). This format opened up a broader space for discussion, allowing journalists to ask questions directly.
On this occasion, Harita Nickel’s Community Development Manager, Broto Suwarso, was present to explain Harita Nickel’s PPM roadmap in person. “Through this roadmap, we emphasise a participatory, phased approach focused on strengthening community capacity so that the programme’s benefits can continue to grow in the long term. We want Harita Nickel to be seen as a partner in growth with the community, and we hope to continue communicating openly with our media colleagues,” he explained.
The gathering, held under the theme “Sinergi deng Kolaborasi, Maluku Utara Makin Maju” (Synergy through Collaboration: North Maluku Moving Forward), was also attended by Joseph Sinaga, Site Corporate Communications Assistant Vice President, and Ragil Pardiantoro, Education & Health Supervisor.
The event proceeded positively and interactively. Following the company’s presentation, media representatives in attendance actively participated in the discussion and posed questions to the company. The questions covered a wide range of topics, from the progress of educational programmes such as the Harita Gemilang Scholarship to the latest developments in the company’s operations as the Harita Group. The discussion took place in a relaxed yet informative atmosphere.
Given the positive response from the journalists in attendance, this iftar gathering has helped to enhance the quality of interaction between the company and the media as part of efforts to maintain transparent communication. Through this opportunity to foster closer ties, Harita Nickel reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to strengthen its partnership with the media in North Maluku and South Halmahera through open and constructive dialogue.