The Sambu Group, a Domestic Investment Company (PMDN) that has long operated in Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau, is once again demonstrating its commitment to supporting infrastructure development in the coastal region of Indragiri Hilir Regency. This time, the company is collaborating with the Bahtera Dwipa Abadi Foundation (YBDA) on a program to build a Mechanical Embankment in Sungai Simbar Village, Kateman District, Inhil, Riau. This collaboration aims to strengthen the protection system for land and community settlements against the potential for tidal flooding.
The construction plan began with a survey and location measurement activity conducted on August 4–5, 2025. Following a technical review process and coordination with the local government, the commitment contract for the embankment construction was officially signed on September 29, 2025.
The project includes the construction of an embankment spanning 5,431 meters as well as the normalization of ditches and existing embankments along 1,733 meters. This infrastructure is expected to provide optimal protection for coconut plantation land and residents' settlements around the Sungai Simbar Village area.
The Head of Kateman District, H. Junaidi, S.Sos, M.Si, praised the consistent contribution of PT Pulau Sambu in Guntung to regional development. “We welcome the initiative from the Sambu Group, which continues to play an active role in helping the people of Kateman. The construction of this embankment is vital to prevent the effects of flooding and maintain the economic stability of the residents, especially the coconut farmers,” Junaidi said.
Concurring with this, Haidir, the Head of Sungai Simbar Village, emphasized that the mechanical embankment will have a positive impact on the community. “For a long time, our residents have often faced problems due to tidal flooding. With this embankment, we hope that the plantation land will become more productive and the community will feel safer,” he expressed.
Meanwhile, A Ginting, Public Relations of the Sambu Group, conveyed that the collaboration in building this embankment is part of the company’s commitment to sustainable development.“Sambu Group and YBDA do not only focus on business activities but also have a social responsibility to assist the surrounding community and environment. Through this collaborative program, we want to provide a tangible impact that supports the well-being of the community and environmental preservation,” said A Ginting.
With the realization of the mechanical embankment project in Sungai Simbar Village, the Sambu Group and YBDA once again affirm their role as entities committed to the preservation of coconut groves, as well as sustainable development, particularly within their operational area in Indragiri Hilir Regency.