Lombok, December 9, 2024 — As part of the Merumatta Half Marathon 2024, Merumatta Hotel, under the management of PT Senggigi Pratama Internasional (“SPI”), a subsidiary of PT Wijaya Karya Realty (“WIKA Realty”), together with WIKA Realty, demonstrated their commitment to environmental preservation through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity. This event included a beach cleanup at Senggigi Beach and the release of baby turtles (tukik) on Saturday (07/12), involving hotel staff, representatives from WIKA Realty, as well as the Lombok Ocean Care community, Velo Girls, and the Rotary Club.

The beach cleanup aimed to preserve the beauty of Senggigi Beach and protect marine ecosystems from the impact of waste. Kukuh Ariadi, President Director of SPI, emphasized, "Merumatta not only wants to be a part of Lombok as a tourist destination but also supports the sustainability of its natural environment."

Meanwhile, Fahrurrozi, General Manager of Merumatta, stated that this CSR activity is a tangible commitment by Merumatta to environmental preservation.

In addition to the cleanup, the event also featured the release of baby turtles into the sea, symbolizing the preservation of protected turtle species. Saskia Ayu Megananda, Corporate Secretary of WIKA Realty, added, "We want to invite all parties to work together in preserving the ecosystem and raising awareness about the importance of environmental conservation, especially in prime tourist areas like Senggigi." Through this initiative, Merumatta and WIKA Realty hope to make a sustainable contribution to the conservation of Lombok's natural environment.