On April 27th 2020, PT Bumanik harvested its shrimp farming result from the ponds in its Jetty area. Shrimp farming has been PT Bumanik’s primary CSR activity since the middle of 2019. The objective of this program is to build a pilot project for shrimp farming and in the process might encourage other shrimp farmers to follow. This idea was born in the wake of arising doubts from shrimp farmers due to PT Bumanik’s hectic activities at its Solonsa Jetty. Mr. Laode Muhammad Ichsan, widely known as Mr. Coy, PT Bumanik’s External Relation Superintendent confirmed, “There were doubts from the shrimp farmers at our jetty as our activities was said to be disruptive towards the shrimp farming and cultivation. However, we have committed since the beginning that we always strive for the betterment in every aspect of the local villager’s life, and shrimp farming is no exception.”
Over 532 kgs of Vannamei (Whiteleg Shrimp) were harvested which turned out to be a hit. Such amount reflects more of PT Bumanik’s commitment to contribute to society than investment as stated by Mr. Yul Widiasentosa, PT Bumanik’s General Manager, “Vannamie shrimp farming is the livelihood of local community. Ergo, it is our duty to help contribute to that in any way possible.”
In its pilot project operation, PT Bumanik involves a shrimp farming specialist, Mr. Mahmud Nusu, and the pond owner, Mr. M. Nasir. Profit-sharing plan between the aforementioned parties and PT Bumanik is applied in this program.
This effort has drawn a praise from Morowali Fishery Office. Representatives from the said institution, came to visit when the harvesting took place. Mr. Abdur Rahman, Morowali Fishery Office’s Head of Department, said, ”PT Bumanik has done an admirable job in carrying its CSR duties as proven by this program. We expect intensive monitoring as well as other shrimp farmers best efforts in following the guidance from this pilot project. Also, there is still a room for improvement like adding technologies to boost the shrimp production numbers.”
As a leading mining company in Central Sulawesi, PT Bumanik always aims to contribute to the development and welfare of its community and this occasion serves as another landmark in achieving that mission.
