Press Releases Cross-Sector Collaboration Provides Mass Circumcision Service for 202 Children in East Kutai

Muara Wahau, East Kalimantan (14 July) – A total of 202 children from the sub-districts of Muara Wahau, Kongbeng and Telen took part in a mass circumcision programme held at Muara Wahau Police Station on Tuesday (7 July). The programme was the result of collaboration between various stakeholders to expand access to healthcare services for the community, whilst also forming part of a series of events marking the 80th Bhayangkara Day.

The event was made possible through a partnership between the East Kutai Police, Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food, and the Sinarmas branch of the Buddha Tzu Chi Foundation, with healthcare support provided by the Muara Wahau Community Health Centre (Puskesmas) and the Kongbeng Community Health Centre (Puskesmas), both of which operate as Regional Public Service Agencies (BLUDs).

Muhamad Harun, Regional Controller of Sinar Mas Plantations East Kalimantan 1, stated that cooperation among stakeholders is a key factor in delivering social programmes that bring tangible benefits to the community. “Cross-sector collaboration is a vital force in delivering social programmes that provide direct benefits to the community. We therefore warmly welcome this mass circumcision programme for children in the surrounding area. It is hoped that the synergy between the police, the government, companies, social organisations and healthcare workers will continue to be strengthen in support of community welfare.”

Meanwhile, Kompol Ahmad Abdullah, S.H., M.H., Deputy Chief of the East Kutai Police, who was present on behalf of the Chief of the East Kutai Police, said that the Bhayangkara Day commemoration was not merely a series of ceremonial activities but was also manifested through concrete actions that addressed the community’s needs. “Through this community service initiative, we aim to strengthen the relationship between the National Police and the community whilst delivering tangible benefits. I would like to thank all parties who have collaborated to ensure this event ran smoothly,” he said.

The event was also attended by the Chief of the Muara Wahau Police Station, Iptu Sumartono, S.H., along with representatives from the Sub-district Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimcam) from Muara Wahau, Kongbeng and Telen.

In addition to reviewing the mass circumcision programme, the Deputy Chief of the East Kutai Police, together with his delegation and accompanied by the management of Sinar Mas Plantation East Kalimantan 1, continued his itinerary to Jakluay Village to officially open the revitalised Merah Putih Presisi Bridge. The revitalisation of the bridge is expected to improve community mobility, enhance connectivity between areas, and support local economic activities.

This multi-stakeholder collaboration reflects the importance of working together to address the community’s needs. Through healthcare services for children and support for village infrastructure, each stakeholder can contribute according to its respective roles to deliver benefits that are directly felt by the community. Looking ahead, it is hoped that this spirit of collaboration will continue in order to support improvements in the community’s quality of life, as well as inclusive and sustainable development across East Kutai.