WEST BANGKA -- PT TIMAH Tbk continues to support early childhood education and development, one of which is through the Taman Asuh Sayang Anak (TAMASYA) Program implemented in West Bangka Regency.
Through the TAMASYA Program, PT TIMAH provided nutritious food assistance and educational support facilities for Bunaya Kindergarten/Early Childhood Education Center (PAUD) located in Hamlet IV, Kampung Daya Baru, Belo Laut Village, Mentok District, West Bangka Regency.
This support is part of PT TIMAH’s commitment to fostering children's growth and development while strengthening early childhood education services, which serve as an important foundation for creating a healthy, intelligent, and high-quality future generation.
Currently, Bunaya Kindergarten/PAUD, which has been operating for 15 years, serves approximately 60 students and is supported by four teachers and two caregivers. The institution is also one of the designated locations for the implementation of the TAMASYA Program in West Bangka.
Dwi Aryani, Supervisor of Bunaya Kindergarten/PAUD, expressed appreciation for PT TIMAH’s attention and support for early childhood education through the TAMASYA Program.
"We would like to thank PT TIMAH for supporting the TAMASYA Program activities at Bunaya Kindergarten/PAUD. The assistance provided benefits not only the children but also supports educators in improving the quality of learning," she said last weekend.
According to Dwi, PT TIMAH’s concern for early childhood education demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of the nation’s future generation.
"PT TIMAH has consistently shown great concern for the development of young children. This is clear evidence that the company places significant importance on education and the future of children in West Bangka," she said.
She hopes the partnership can continue so that its benefits can be felt even more broadly by the community.
"We hope this program will continue sustainably and that PT TIMAH will achieve even greater success so that its social and educational initiatives can continue benefiting the community," she added.
Meanwhile, Marlinda, Manager of Bunaya Kindergarten/PAUD, said that PT TIMAH’s assistance has helped the school meet various educational facility needs.
In addition to providing nutritious meals for the children, the company's support was also used to procure educational facilities, including internet (Wi-Fi) installation, cabinets, chairs, and a television used in the teaching and learning process.
"The assistance from PT TIMAH has greatly helped us improve the school's facilities. With this support, teaching and learning activities have become more effective, and the children now enjoy a better learning environment," Marlinda said.
She also expressed appreciation for the company’s various programs that support children's development and education in the West Bangka area.
The support provided to Bunaya Kindergarten/PAUD is in line with PT TIMAH’s commitment to advancing education through a variety of sustainable programs.
In addition to supporting early childhood education, PT TIMAH consistently contributes to the education sector at all levels, from elementary and secondary education to higher education, through educational assistance programs, scholarships, improvements to school facilities and infrastructure, and various youth capacity-building initiatives. (*)
