Halal Bihalal with East Luwu Forkopimda, PT Vale Maintains Commitment to Regional Progress

In the midst of regional development dynamics with demands for transparent, inclusive, and sustainable governance, collaboration between the business world and local stakeholders is crucial. Responding to this context, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale), part of the MIND ID group, together with the East Luwu Regency Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) in South Sulawesi Province, utilised the Halal Bihalal momentum as a strategic space to strengthen synergy and align roles. This collaboration is not only important for maintaining the stability and effectiveness of company operations but also serves as a joint foundation for accelerating competitive and sustainable regional development. The Halal Bihalal event was attended by PT Vale Indonesia’s management and employees, East Luwu Regent Ir. H. Irwan Bachri Syam, ST, M.T., IPM, East Luwu DPRD member Aripin S.Ag, East Luwu Deputy Police Chief Kompol Hajriadi, Ns., S.Kep., S.H., M.H., Commander of Kodim 1403 Sawerigading Palopo Lieutenant Colonel Inf Windra Sukma Prihantoro, Head of the East Luwu District Prosecutor’s Office Berthy Oktavianes Zakarias Huliselan, S.H., M.H., Chairman of the Malili Religious Court Rajiman S.Hi, M.H., as well as the East Luwu Forkopimda officials in Sorowako on Friday, 17 April 2026. PT Vale Indonesia Tbk’s Director and Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Budiawansyah, stated on this occasion that over 57 years of operations, PT Vale has achieved good performance thanks to the prayers and support from government and community stakeholders. Support from the Regent, DPRD, TNI, and Police is a crucial factor in ensuring strategic projects run according to targets. This synergy will open greater opportunities for realising long-term investments, which directly impact the increase in Regional Original Revenue (PAD) and regional economic stability. Budiawansyah said PT Vale’s presence is about building a shared future. The company’s investments will continue to drive the transformation of East Luwu through increased regional income and community empowerment. At this moment, the East Luwu Regent also expressed his gratitude because the company continues to strive to maintain ties with the government and community. Irwan Bachri Syam stated that over five decades, PT Vale has provided numerous benefits to regional development.