25 June 2025
South Halmahera, June 25, 2025 — Heavy rainfall has recently caused floods in several areas of North Maluku, including the cities of Ternate, Tidore, and Labuha. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Sultan Babullah Ternate had issued a warning about the intense rain. Although the flooding in Kawasi Village on Obi Island was brief, it still impacted residents in the area.
Responding to the situation, Harita Nickel stepped up to support local communities near its operations. The company quickly distributed around 8,000 basic food packages to affected residents to help meet their urgent needs during the emergency.
In addition to food assistance, Harita Nickel set up a health post at the village clinic (Polindes Kawasi), run by paramedics from Harita Nickel’s Clinic. The post provides free medical care, medicine, and supplements to help residents stay healthy amid the extreme weather.
“This aid reflects our commitment to always be present for the community, especially during tough times. “We want affected residents to know they’re not alone, we are here to support them through this,” said Ifan Farianda, Harita Nickel’s Community Development Manager.
Harita Nickel also provided clean water supplies to residents, as local water sources were disrupted by the flooding. The clean water is being distributed daily to several points across Kawasi Village to ensure residents' basic needs are met.
Nurdia, a migrant resident of Kawasi, expressed her gratitude, “At a time when we were struggling, Harita Nickel showed up with help, not just food, but clean water and healthcare too. Thank you for caring and not leaving us during this difficult time,” she said.
Beyond Kawasi, Harita Nickel will distribute 300 more food packages to flood-affected residents around Labuha City, where two subdistricts, Bacan and South Bacan, have been declared in a state of emergency by the South Halmahera government. The aid will be delivered through the local disaster response center (BPBD Halsel) on Tuesday, June 24.
Earlier in June, the company also provided 255 food packages to two villages near its operations in South Obi: Soligi (on June 13) and Wayaloar (on June 17). Each package contains 5 kg of rice, 1 kg of sugar, 2 liters of cooking oil, and a box of instant noodles.
Ifan emphasized that these efforts are part of Harita Nickel’s long-term commitment to building strong relationships with local communities, who play a key role in the company’s operations.
“For Harita Nickel, caring for local communities isn’t just about responding to emergencies. It’s a long-term commitment to growing together,” Ifan said. “We want our presence to help build resilience, independence, and long-lasting well-being for the people.”
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