Floods disaster has hit the Capital of North Luwu Regency – Masamba. Most of Masamba residents affected by floods have lost their homes and had to be evacuated for a while.

This disaster pulled  special attention of the Lippo’s Business Unit in Makassar. Being led by PT Gowa Makassar Tourism Development, Tbk (GMTD), the Siloam Hospital in Makassar and Nobu Bank took the initiative to provide aid for the affected victims. Tanjung Bunga residents are also participating in this case.

Associate Director of PT GMTD Tbk, A Eka Firman Ermawan said, “We really appreciate Tanjung Bunga residents for their high solidarity and empathy for the victims in Masamba. They voluntarily donated and entrusted GMTD to distribute the donation. A lot of aid has been collected, including rice and clothing from the residents. ”

“GMTD also specifically purchased items for the donation in the form of food, water, milk, cloth, baby diapers and other equipment. We coordinated with PMI Makassar, and compiled an urgent needed list of the victims at this time”, Eka added.

“Siloam donated medicines and health equipment, and Nobu Bank also participated in providing food and other supplies.  ” said Eka.

Eka continued, “For the distribution of the donations, we are working with PMI Makassar. PMI Makassar will bring all the donations directly and they will be distributed at points that have been mapped by PMI according to the needs of affected victims. ”

“We really hope that this donation is useful and can ease the sorrow and burden of the victims. Although currently, Indonesia and the world affected by Covid-19, it has not diminished our sense of concern to also set aside assistance to the victims, Eka continued “