Packages From The Indonesian Of Defense Delivered By The Habema And Happily Received By Kenyam Residents

NDUGA - One of the military units under the command of the Indonesian Armed Forces Operational Command HABEMA, the Task Forces of the Para Raider Infantry Battalion 503/Mayangkara Kostrad, is currently conducting mobile security at the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, especially in Nduga Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province. On Sunday, 29 September 2024, the 503 Task Forces conducted Social Communication (Komsos) with residents of Kenyam District while conducting areal protection tasks.

Emphasizing the pivotal role of the community, Lieutenant Colonel Gurbasa Samosir, Commander of the 503 Task Forces, stressed the importance of the Task Forces’ focus on the community's fundamental needs in the assigned area. Therefore, on Sunday, the Soldiers took advantage of the protection tasks through interaction and communication with Kenyam residents. The interaction followed through package distribution from the Indonesian Minister of Defense, General (Ret) Prabowo Subianto, to Kenyam residents.

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While maintaining their focus on security, the Soldiers took the opportunity to communicate in harmony with the residents at the SD Inpres (Inpres Elementary School) of Kota Kenyam. In this communication, LtCol Gurbasa, who attended the occasion himself, conveyed Menhan’s mandate to provide 300 packages, including school uniforms, shoes, and stationery for the Elementary School. These items were provided directly by Menhan through the GSN Foundation (Gerakan Solidaritas Nasional/National Solidarity Movement). In response to the package’s distribution, which was also attended by Officials of the Kenyam City Regional Leadership Communication Forum, the Principal of Kenyam Inpres Elementary School, Mr. Yohanis Karapa, expressed the happiness of the teachers and students. Mr Yohanis’ impression, "Thank you, Bapak Menhan for the packages we received. We, the residents of Kenyam, are very happy about these free packages. God always protects and blesses all Soldiers." This heartwarming response from the residents underscores the impact of the Army's efforts, instilling a profound sense of hope and optimism about the region's future.

After receiving the activity report, the HABEMA Commanding General, Brigadier General Lucky Avianto, acknowledged the 503 Task Forces’ initiative to communicate socially with the Kenyam residents and the distribution of Menhan’s packages. His words: "The 503 Task Forces' initiative is a testament to TNI's commitment to conduct inclusive social communication with all stakeholders to support the acceleration of development in the Papua region." This acknowledgment from the highest authority in HABEMA underscores the significant impact of such initiatives on the region's development, instilling a profound sense of respect and value for the audience.

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Autentikasi: 
Dansatgas Media HABEMA, Letkol Arh Yogi Nugroho