MEKAR Supports Post-Flood Recovery by Distributing Aid to Communities in Padang Pariaman

Padang Pariaman, February 25, 2026 – PT Mekar Investama Teknologi (MEKAR), through its initiative Paten Mekar Tani, distributed aid to communities affected by flooding in Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra. This initiative is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program and reflects its commitment to supporting social and economic recovery in post-disaster situations.

The aid was directly distributed to residents of the temporary shelter (Huntara) in Asam Pulau on Wednesday (February 25, 2026). This effort highlights the collaboration between the private sector and local government in responding to emergency situations and ensuring that affected communities receive the necessary support.

The event was attended by the Vice Regent of Padang Pariaman, Rahmat Hidayat, Head of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Emri Nurman, Head of the Communication and Information Office Zahirman, Acting Head of Protocol and Public Relations Rischa Dianis, invited guests, and residents of the Asam Pulau temporary shelter.

In his remarks, Vice Regent Rahmat Hidayat expressed his appreciation for the support provided to affected communities.

“On behalf of the local government, I would like to express our gratitude to Paten Mekar Tani for delivering assistance to Padang Pariaman, especially to the residents of the Asam Pulau temporary shelter. We hope this support will be beneficial and bring relief to those affected,” he said.

He also emphasized that support from various stakeholders plays a crucial role in accelerating community recovery after disasters.

Meanwhile, Ari Irpendi Putra, Director of Paten Mekar Tani, stated that the assistance is part of a broader disaster relief initiative in West Sumatra.

“Today, we are delivering aid from Paten Mekar Tani and MEKAR to communities affected by flooding in Asam Pulau. This is part of our disaster relief movement in West Sumatra. We hope this assistance can help ease the burden of affected residents and support their recovery process,” he explained.

As a financial technology company committed to advancing financial inclusion in Indonesia, MEKAR believes that sustainable business growth must go hand in hand with creating meaningful social impact. The support provided to flood-affected communities in Padang Pariaman reflects this commitment, with MEKAR actively contributing through Paten Mekar Tani as part of its CSR initiatives.

Through this collaboration, MEKAR not only expands access to financing for productive sectors but also plays an active role in supporting communities during emergency situations, including post-disaster recovery.

This initiative aligns with MEKAR’s vision to become Asia’s Largest Impact Financing Platform, by creating connections and opportunities for underserved productive communities. Supporting flood-affected communities in Padang Pariaman is part of this commitment to ensuring social and economic resilience, enabling communities to recover and resume productive activities.

Looking ahead, collaboration between local governments, communities, and the private sector is expected to accelerate recovery efforts while strengthening social and economic resilience, particularly in the agricultural sector and MSMEs, which are the backbone of regional economies.