Huabao Indonesia Builds 3 Mosques in Morowali, Investment Reaches Rp11 Billion
Amid the rapid development of the industrial zone, the construction of places of worship is taking on a role beyond mere spiritual facilities. In Morowali Regency, this is evident through the building of three mosques in the industrial ring area with a total investment of Rp11 billion.
The inauguration of these mosques was carried out directly by the Regent of Morowali, Iksan Baharuddin Abdul Rauf, as a symbol of collaboration between industry, government, and society.
The three mosques inaugurated are located in Tondo Village, Ambunu, and Topogaro, namely:
Masjid Nurul Falah
Masjid Raudhatul Jannah
However, amid global trends, this step can no longer be read merely as conventional CSR. The construction of worship facilities in industrial areas is now beginning to be seen as part of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework that assesses a company’s sustainability from social and environmental perspectives.
Industry and spiritual space: two worlds meeting
“The presence of companies must go hand in hand with the social, cultural, and religious development of the community,” he stated.
This statement underscores a paradigm shift in industry: from merely pursuing economic growth to more inclusive development.
Conceptually, ESG encourages companies to build harmonious relationships with surrounding communities. The construction of mosques in this context can be seen as an effort to strengthen the social legitimacy of industry among local communities.
However, the question arises: is this truly a transformation towards sustainability, or merely an approach to maintaining social stability?
The Regent of Morowali, Iksan Baharuddin Abdul Rauf, views it as a positive step that provides tangible benefits.
“This investment is proof that industry is not detached from social responsibility,” he said.
He emphasised that industrial development must go hand in hand with community welfare.
For residents, the presence of these new mosques brings direct impacts, particularly in supporting more decent and comfortable worship activities.
The Head of Tondo Village, Iwan Bawi, expressed appreciation for the construction.
“We thank you for the facilities provided. This is very beneficial for the community,” he said.
In addition to serving as places of worship, the mosques also function as social spaces that strengthen interactions and community cohesion amid environmental changes due to industrialisation.
The construction of these three mosques illustrates how industry is attempting to bridge economic and social interests.
With a not insignificant investment value, this step shows that the development of industrial areas is not only measured by physical infrastructure and production, but also by the quality of life of the surrounding community.
The inauguration of Masjid Nurul Hasanah in Tondo Village becomes a symbol that development in Morowali is beginning to move towards a more holistic direction.
Not only building factories and industrial zones, but also paying attention to the spiritual and social aspects of the community. This step certainly opens new hopes for the community.