Jakarta, November 6, 2024 – IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK) has provided sanitation assistance in the form of Biotech septic tanks to residents of RW 01, RW 05, and RW 08 in Papanggo Subdistrict, Tanjung Priok District, North Jakarta. This initiative aims to eliminate the practice of open defecation (OD) in the community. A total of 11 Biotech septic tanks with a capacity of 1,000 liters were symbolically handed over by Pramestie Wulandary, Corporate Secretary of IPC TPK, to Tomi Haryono, Head of Papanggo Subdistrict, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Papanggo Subdistrict Office in North Jakarta.

Pramestie Wulandary stated that this assistance is part of IPC TPK’s Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program in the environmental sector, specifically for the communities surrounding Tanjung Priok Port in Papanggo Subdistrict. This support is expected to reduce environmental pollution and, more importantly, promote awareness of clean and healthy living habits, thereby improving the quality of life for residents.

Tomi Haryono, Head of Papanggo Subdistrict, expressed his gratitude to IPC TPK for the septic tank assistance provided to those in need. “We sincerely thank IPC TPK for supporting efforts to address social issues in Papanggo. The beneficiaries of these septic tanks are 11 households, totaling around 40 residents. It is hoped that this assistance will raise awareness about sanitation and eradicate open defecation practices in the community,” said Tomi Haryono.

The program to eliminate open defecation in Papanggo Subdistrict, as part of the “Healthy City” initiative, was launched in October 2024. Currently, there are 22 households still practicing open defecation. To address this need, Papanggo Subdistrict has received support from IPC TPK and BAZIS North Jakarta.

Previously, IPC TPK implemented other TJSL programs in Papanggo Subdistrict, such as driving skill training, hydroponic farming workshops, and the creation of a children’s play corner at the Papanggo Subdistrict Office.

According to reports from Antara, in 2023, 822 households in North Jakarta still engaged in open defecation practices. Papanggo Subdistrict is one of the areas facing challenges in eradicating this practice. The local government has initiated a “Stop Open Defecation” declaration as part of the Healthy Living Community Movement. This initiative aims to raise public awareness about sanitation and reduce open defecation practices through the provision of sanitation facilities and increased hygiene education in the community.