PT Halmahera Jaya Feronikel (HJF) hosted the Street Food Night Market on September 12–13, 2025, at the employee housing area. The event was designed to provide employees with a vibrant culinary experience while supporting CSR-assisted MSMEs and local business partners.
A wide range of street food was served, from chicken sempol and grilled meatballs to coffee, burgers, and grilled chicken. The food stands were run by catering vendors, minimarket partners, and CSR-supported MSMEs, each bringing their own specialties. This transformed the Street Food Night Market into more than just a culinary event, it became a hub connecting employees with local business partners.
Beyond food, entertainment such as live music and dance enlivened the evening. The sound of guitars and songs accompanied employees relaxing in the open-air area, many of them enjoying the dishes while sharing moments with colleagues. The vibrant atmosphere truly embodied the spirit of the Street Food Night Market.
Positive feedback came from Witri Iskandar, an employee of PT Megah Surya Pertiwi (MSP), one of Harita Nickel’s business units operating on Obi Island. Despite living in a mess located some distance away, he made time to attend with his friends. “The event was exciting, it felt just like a street food festival in the city. It was refreshing to spend time with friends here, and there were so many food options to choose from,” she said.
Witri’s presence underscored that the Street Food Night Market not only fostered togetherness among HJF employees but also attracted enthusiasm from employees of other Harita Nickel units operating at Obi Site.
Christoforus Nanda Rahadian, Industrial Relations & Employee Relations Specialist at PT Halmahera Jaya Feronikel and the program coordinator, explained the main purpose of the event. “We wanted to create a more lively atmosphere at the mess so that employees feel more at home despite working in a remote area,” he said.
He added that the Street Food Night Market benefits both employees and business partners, as catering vendors, minimarket operators, and CSR-supported MSMEs had the opportunity to showcase their products directly to hundreds of employees. In this way, the initiative also strengthens the local business ecosystem that grows alongside the company.
Encouraged by the strong enthusiasm, Christo expressed his wish to make the event a regular agenda. “We hope to hold this activity every month to maintain a family-like atmosphere in the employee housing area,” he noted.
Through this initiative, HJF demonstrated its commitment to creating a comfortable and sustainable working environment. The Street Food Night Market was not just about food, it became a space for togetherness, relaxation, and MSME empowerment. The vibrant atmosphere of this inaugural event added a new dimension to life in the employee housing area while reinforcing the spirit of unity amid the challenges of working in a remote location.