The holy month of Ramadan is a time for charity, a perfect opportunity to share happiness with others. In celebration of its 47th anniversary, Perum Jamkrindo, a state-owned enterprise in the guarantee sector, distributed 7,775 free basic necessity packages simultaneously across Indonesia to communities around Perum Jamkrindo’s offices on Friday, June 16, 2017.
In addition to distributing the packages, the event also included a shared iftar (breaking of fast) and the giving of donations to orphaned children at the Perum Jamkrindo headquarters in Kemayoran, Jakarta. The event was attended by Perum Jamkrindo’s President Director, Diding S. Anwar, alongside management from Perum Jamkrindo, PT. Jamkrindo Syariah, and PT. Jamkrindo Tama.
Diding S. Anwar stated that Perum Jamkrindo is always ready to contribute by absorbing the financing risks provided by banks and non-bank financial institutions to SMEs through its credit guarantees.
Apart from offering guarantees for government-backed programs like the KUR (People’s Business Credit), this guarantee company has also provided credit guarantees for non-KUR SMEs extended by both banking and non-banking institutions, as well as other institutions that offer service contracts as regulated by Law No. 1 of 2016 on Guarantee.
"As a state-owned enterprise in the guarantee industry, Perum Jamkrindo contributes to the nation’s development and actively supports the progress of SMEs in line with our company’s mission to support national economic growth,” said Diding.
As a part of its commitment to helping those in need during Ramadan and the upcoming Eid al-Fitr, Perum Jamkrindo distributed a total of 7,775 free basic necessity packages across Indonesia through its regional offices (Kanwil). These packages were distributed as follows: 750 packages in Medan, 600 in Bandung, 600 in Palembang, 500 in Denpasar, 2,000 in Semarang, 600 in Banjarmasin, 500 in Surabaya, 1,300 in Makassar, 425 in Jakarta, and 500 at the Perum Jamkrindo headquarters.
The packages, containing rice, oil, sugar, and wheat flour, were given to local vendors and those in need. In the Jakarta headquarters area, the packages were distributed to 9 neighborhood units (RT) in the Gunung Sahari area, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
Along with the distribution of the basic necessities, Perum Jamkrindo also conducted a series of social activities to commemorate its 47th anniversary, which falls on July 1, 2017. These activities included blood donation drives, a Ramadan Bazaar, donations to orphanages in various regions, the building of reading gardens, repairs for mosques, Islamic boarding schools, and orphanages in Watampone, Purwakarta, Tanjung Selor, Ende/Flores NTT, Semarang, Mandailing Natal (North Sumatra), Lubuk Linggau (South Sumatra), and other regional offices, branches, and service units across Indonesia.
"Through these social activities, we hope to encourage all Perum Jamkrindo employees to contribute optimally to the company by working smarter, harder, more thoroughly, and with sincerity for the progress of Perum Jamkrindo, while also fostering a sense of empathy and solidarity among employees and the surrounding community," said Diding.
Wahyu Widjaja, Chairperson of the 47th Anniversary Committee of Perum Jamkrindo, explained that several activities had already been carried out and more were planned to celebrate the company’s anniversary, which this year carries the theme "SMEs with Guarantees Towards a Glorious Indonesia." Activities already carried out include blood donation drives, the Jamkrindo Talent Show, Jamkrindo in Melodies, and various sports competitions.
During the fasting month, the anniversary committee collaborated with the Ramadan committee to hold a Ramadan Bazaar, shared iftar sessions, distribution of free basic necessities, Quran recitations, and donations to orphaned children.
Looking ahead, a series of activities are planned for the 47th anniversary of Perum Jamkrindo, including a thanksgiving event and halal bihalal on Monday, July 3, 2017. A walk event and the inauguration of the Guarantee Garden will be held on July 7, 2017, followed by a family gathering and the peak event on July 15, 2017.
The goal of these anniversary activities is to strengthen the bonds of friendship among all employees of Perum Jamkrindo, demonstrate the company’s care for the surrounding environment and society, cultivate teamwork towards achieving company goals, enhance employee creativity in sports and arts, promote Perum Jamkrindo, and improve the company’s image.