Regent Isran Noor: KPC has made a great contribution to Kutai Timur. T Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), ja national large-scale min- ing company, located in TB East Kutai regency, East Kalimantan province, is actively en- gaged in developing East Kutai re- gion. Aspects of this development include construction of inner-city toads, subdistrict roads, rural roads, bridges, Sangatta Regional Hospital (RSUD Sangatta), school buildings, tribal houses, administration build- ings, multipurpose buildings and many others. Recently, the completed devel- opment projects, including Soek- amno- Hatta Road, Soewandi Road, Soewandi flyover, Aircraft Part (the Maritime Reconnaissance) and Soe- wandi Extension Road, were deliv- ered to the East Kutai government KPC General Manager of Exter- nal Affairs and Sustainable Devel- opment (GM ESD) Husein Akma said that with a length of 10.5 km, the total construction cost more than Rp 146 billion KPC CEO Endang Ruchijat_ was honored to deliver the infrastruc- ture projects to East Kutai Regent Isran Noor at Bukit Pelangi multi- purpose building on June 21 Endang emphasized the projects were a corporate commitment to ensure the growth of the commu- nity economy. The contribution in fegional development, he added, was the real implementation of the concept of good mining. Prior to June’s delivery, KPC also BIT CORLEY te] handed over the Sangatta Regional Hospital at the end of 2012 at an ex- penditure of Rp 31 billion. This hos- pital has one main four-story build- ing with five supporting buildings, electricity generator facility, water treatment installation, breezeways connecting the buildings and attrac- tive landscaping. The hospital is a vast yet comfort- able complex, with no bulkheads between visitors and staff in its lob- by. The medium height of the recep- tionist’s desk in welcoming visitors is evidence of its policy of equality for all those who enter its premises. “this is important to build equali- ty, and that patients are served well Alin all, we hope that the old image of hospital with a lack of attention to service will be diminished with this lobby designed like ones you find in a hotel,” Husein explained. He named it as one of seven KPC Community Development pro- grams. The others serve to improve the quality of education, health, sanitation, Micro and Small. Busi- ness Agency (UMKM), nature and culture conservation and commu- nity institution capacity. "They are meant to lead people to achieve their own self-reliance after mining,” Husein stated. Regent Isran Noor: KPC plays a big role for East Kutai On behalf of the East Kutai gov- ernment and people, Isran Noor expressed his gratitude to PT Kaltim Prima Coal for its contributions over the years through its Community Development Programs that have successfully empowered East Kutai. “On behalf of my people, | thank PT Bumi Resources and KPC for the contributions in developing. this region and its people, from many yeas ago ta the present day,” Isran said in his speech at a Gala Dinner on June 21 at Bukit Pelangi “Itis an undeniable fact that the presence and role of KPC are co- existent and beneficial for the sur- rounding people.” ‘Moreover, he also claimed the road was of even better quality than the road built by the local government. “This has Class A quality, and is superior to those that what we have built for trans-city roads. Apart from the road, KPC has also helped in building the bridge in East Kutai.” On another occasion, at the launching ceremony for the Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) facili- tated by KPC in Rantau Pulung sub- district, Isran ensured the compa- ny’s high commitment in complying with environmental regulations. It means that there is not much to be concemed about for the environ- ment from its mining operations. guarantee that all mining com- panies in East Kutai comply with the environmental regulations. the su- pervision is so tight and they obey the rules properly. You don't have to worry. Let us support their opera- tions in this area,” Isran said with conviction.