CILEGON (ISL News) - PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Regional 2 Banten continues to strengthen its commitment to supporting the economic empowerment of communities surrounding the port's operational area. This commitment was realized through the Entrepreneurship and Duck Farming Management Workshop held on October 19–20, 2026, at the Pelindo Regional 2 Banten Office in Ciwandan, Cilegon City.
This activity, implemented through the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) Program, is part of an effort to develop duck farming and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kepuh Village, Ciwandan District, Cilegon City. The program is implemented through a collaboration between Pelindo Regional 2 Banten, the Ciwandan Environmental Coordination Agency (BKPL) and Rumah Berdaya Cilegon (RBC).
Through empowerment programs, Pelindo strives to increase entrepreneurial capacity, business management skills, and open up productive economic opportunities that can be developed sustainably by communities around the port.
This activity was attended by General Manager of Pelindo Regional 2 Banten Achmad Yoga Suryadarma, Head of Ciwandan Sub-district Agus Ariadi, Head of BKPL Ciwandan H. Alawi Mahmud, Director of Rumah Berdaya Cilegon Nia Desmalia, as well as the management of Pelindo Regional 2 Banten and the beneficiary community.
General Manager of Pelindo Regional 2 Banten, Achmad Yoga Suryadarma, said that the community empowerment program is part of the company's commitment to providing sustainable benefits, especially for communities around Pelindo's operational areas.
"Through this program, we hope the community will not only gain new knowledge and skills but also be able to develop productive and sustainable business potential. The development of duck farming and MSMEs is expected to become an economic opportunity that provides added value to the communities surrounding the port," he said.
He added that collaboration with the sub-district government, BKPL Ciwandan, and Rumah Berdaya Cilegon is an important step in ensuring that the empowerment program can be implemented on target and provide real benefits to beneficiaries.
Meanwhile, Ciwandan Sub-district Head, Agus Ariadi, appreciated Pelindo Regional 2 Banten's steps in strengthening community empowerment through collaboration with various stakeholders.
"Pelindo has demonstrated a high level of concern for the surrounding community. Through collaboration with BKPL, we hope that empowerment programs can be further optimized, not only in environmental aspects, but also in promoting improved community welfare and economic independence," Agus said.
Echoing this sentiment, the Head of the Ciwandan Water Resources Management Agency (BKPL), H. Alawi Mahmud, expressed his appreciation for Pelindo's trust in engaging BKPL as a partner in implementing the TJSL program. He stated that the collaboration, which began in 2026, is a positive step toward strengthening synergy between the company, the government, and the community.
"We would like to thank Pelindo for accepting BKPL as a partner in realizing its corporate social responsibility. We hope this collaboration will continue to grow and become an example of an empowerment program that can be implemented in other regions," he said.
In addition to providing entrepreneurship training, Pelindo Regional 2 Banten also distributed assistance in the form of 10 container booth units to beneficiary MSME actors as a means of supporting business development.
This assistance is intended to provide more appropriate and representative sales facilities, while also supporting increased product appeal and marketing opportunities for MSMEs.
One of the beneficiaries expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the support provided by Pelindo Regional 2 Banten.
"Alhamdulillah, we are very grateful for the assistance provided. Thank you to Pelindo Regional 2 Banten for the entrepreneurship training and the container booth. This assistance is very meaningful for us in developing our business and making it even more successful," he said.
Through synergy with local governments, empowerment partners, and the community, Pelindo Regional 2 Banten hopes that this TJSL program will not only provide short-term benefits, but also be able to create new business opportunities, increase the economic capacity of the community, and encourage the growth of more independent and competitive MSMEs.
Pelindo Regional 2 Banten is committed to continuing to present TJSL programs that are oriented towards community empowerment and the creation of shared value, in line with the company's role in supporting economic growth and sustainable development around the port's operational areas.
(ISL News Editorial Team/Pelindo Regional 2 Banten Public Relations).
