Bank Mandiri Distributes Tents and Basic Necessities to NTT Earthquake Victims

Bank Mandiri, through its Mandiri Peduli Gempa NTT programme, has distributed aid to residents affected by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara. The initiative reflects the bank’s concern for communities impacted by the disaster. The earthquake, centred in the waters north of Nagekeo Regency, caused damage to a number of buildings, disrupted electricity and telecommunications networks, and forced some residents to evacuate. In response, Bank Mandiri has sought to maintain banking services while supporting the basic needs of affected communities. Regional CEO of Bank Mandiri Region XI, Alexander Jonathan Patty, said Mandiri Peduli Gempa NTT demonstrates the bank’s commitment and its collaboration with various parties in responding to the needs of affected residents. “We share the sorrow and concern over what the community is experiencing. Through Mandiri Peduli, we and Bank Mandiri volunteers continue to strengthen coordination and synergy with the regional disaster management agency so that aid distribution can proceed quickly and safely, in line with the spirit of gotong royong for the nation,” Alexander said in a statement on Monday. He added that Bank Mandiri’s internal team continues to monitor the condition of employees and branch operations in affected areas so that services for customers remain reliable during the recovery period. Bank Mandiri is also paying special attention to several affected areas, including West Manggarai Regency in Labuan Bajo, Sikka Regency in Maumere, Manggarai Regency in Ruteng, Ende Regency in Ende, Ngada Regency in Bajawa, and East Flores Regency in Larantuka. The aid distributed focuses on urgent community needs, including tents, mattresses and blankets, as well as staple goods such as rice, cooking oil, instant noodles, mineral water, sugar and other necessities. Alexander said the disaster response is part of cross-state-owned enterprise synergy under the coordination of Danantara, which encourages an integrated acceleration of post-disaster response and recovery. He said this collaboration enables the optimisation of resources among state-owned enterprises on the ground, from aid distribution to support for the restoration of vital infrastructure, so that the handling of the earthquake’s impact can be more comprehensive. The synergy also reinforces Bank Mandiri’s role as a strategic partner of the government in strengthening regional economic resilience and recovery after disasters. In addition to distributing basic aid, Bank Mandiri volunteers are also supporting the operation of evacuation posts and the logistical needs of emergency response personnel at affected locations. This is part of Bank Mandiri’s effort to assist affected communities directly while ensuring aid is distributed according to needs on the ground. Alexander said the series of actions is part of Bank Mandiri’s Social and Environmental Responsibility programme, which continuously accelerates aid distribution in disaster-prone areas as part of the company’s role in the ecosystem driving the nation’s economy. He stressed that Mandiri Peduli will continue alongside monitoring of conditions and community needs in affected areas. “May the affected communities be given strength and fortitude, and we will continue to accompany them until conditions gradually recover,” he concluded.