08 May 2025
Jakarta, May 8, 2025 — PT Trimegah Bangun Persada Tbk (NCKL), also known as Harita Nickel, an integrated and sustainable nickel mining and processing company, has been awarded the Best Sustainability in Women’s Enterprise Partner at the Mata Lokal Fest 2025, hosted by Tribun Network at the Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta on Thursday (May 8, 2025). The award recognizes the company’s success and commitment in empowering communities around its operational area on Obi Island through the Obi Jaya Mandiri MSME program, which is managed by a group of local women.
The event, themed “Cutting Edge for Local Sustainability,” brought together national figures, sustainable development practitioners, and stakeholders from various sectors. Also in attendance was the Indonesian Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Maman Abdurrahman, who spoke about several strategic issues that challenge MSMEs in moving up the value chain, particularly in terms of access to financing.
According to Maman, the Ministry’s role is to orchestrate efforts to resolve these obstacles.
“The challenges ahead are far from simple. Existing problems impact how we manage and mitigate issues faced by MSMEs. This gathering enables better communication between the government and stakeholders,” Maman stated in his speech.
The Mata Lokal Award 2025 was presented directly by Tribun Network’s Commercial Director, Handrianus Tjiptyantoro, to Latif Supriadi, Head of External Relations at Harita Nickel.
After receiving the award, Latif expressed gratitude and emphasized the ongoing commitment behind the recognition.
“Last year, we also received the same award. This is clear proof of our commitment to continuous growth. We dedicate this award to the women of Obi Island—what started with just three individuals has now grown to 45 women. They experience the benefits firsthand, not only for themselves but also for their families,” said Latif.
Obi Jaya Mandiri is a business group consisting of various MSME units developed through Harita Nickel’s CSR program on Obi Island, North Maluku. To date, there are seven business units under Obi Jaya Mandiri: Obi Snack, which produces snack foods; Hop Mart, a minimarket; Nyala Cafe and Prosa Cafe, both operating in the food and beverage sector; Promama, which processes virgin coconut oil (VCO) and coconut oil; RUTE Kawasi, which produces tempeh; and RUTE Soligi, which produces tofu.
The Obi Jaya Mandiri group was established through a participatory approach and is rooted in local needs. The initiative began with mapping out the potential and interests of local women, followed by skills training, business management guidance, and market access facilitation. Harita Nickel also provides support in the form of production facilities, ongoing mentorship, and partnerships with various stakeholders, including the government and related institutions. Through a strategy that emphasizes self-reliance and sustainability, this program is expected to continue growing and become a driver of community-based local economic development.
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