Strengthening the capacity of village governments is a vital factor\nin driving equitable development at the grassroots level. Beyond human\nresources, the availability of adequate public service facilities plays\na key role in improving service quality and supporting the effectiveness\nof village governance. Consequently, collaboration between the\ngovernment, the community, and the business sector is considered\nessential to accelerate the development of infrastructure that provides\ndirect benefits to citizens.<\/p>\n
This commitment is reflected in the inauguration of the Sungai Payang\nIlir Village Office in the Loa Kulu District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency,\nwhich was constructed through a collaboration between PT Multi Harapan\nUtama (MHU), the village government, the community, and the company\u2019s\npartners. The construction of the village office was supported through\nthe Community Development and Empowerment Programme (PPM) implemented by\nthe company as part of its efforts to strengthen public services in the\nareas surrounding its operations.<\/p>\n
The President Director of Multi Harapan Utama, Kemal Djamil Siregar,\nstated that the development of social infrastructure is part of the\ncompany\u2019s commitment to providing tangible benefits to the community.\n\u201cFor MHU, the presence of the company must provide real benefits to the\ncommunity. A village office is not merely a physical building, but a\nservice centre and a shared space that supports village progress. We\nhope this facility can be utilised effectively to support public\nservices and development activities in Sungai Payang Ilir,\u201d said\nKemal.<\/p>\n
He added that the facility is expected to assist the village\ngovernment in providing more optimal services while supporting various\nlocal development programmes. The inauguration of the Sungai Payang Ilir\nVillage Office marks the third public facility built by the company in\nless than a year, following the completion of the Jembayan Dalam Public\nMeeting Hall and the Jembayan Tengah Village Office.<\/p>\n
The Regent of Kutai Kartanegara, Dr Aulia Rahman Basri, appreciated\nthe synergy between the local government, the community, and the private\nsector in supporting regional development. \u201cCollaboration between the\ngovernment, the business world, and the community is the key to\nsuccessful regional development. I appreciate MHU\u2019s commitment to\ncontinuous support for community development and empowerment. The\npresence of such public facilities will provide real benefits and\nsupport sustainable development in Kutai Kartanegara,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
In addition to the inauguration, the event included a tree-planting\nactivity to coincide with World Environment Day. This activity\nsymbolises a shared commitment to maintaining the balance between\neconomic development and environmental preservation. The company\u2019s\nefforts in supporting social development have previously received\nnational recognition, with its Equality Education Programme (Packages A,\nB, and C) winning the Indonesia Best CSR Awards 2026.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/village-development-collaboration-is-crucial-for-strengthening-public-services-1780807141", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }