Batam, September 21, 2024 – In celebration of World Cleanup Day 2024, a large-scale cleanup event was held in Tanjung Uma on Saturday, September 21, 2024, organized by PT BatamOn Global Group through its Tanjung Uma Empowerment Program. This initiative was part of a broader citywide effort, with simultaneous cleanup activities taking place at 14 other locations across Batam.
Hundreds of volunteers from various institutions, including the Tanjung Uma Village Office, Yello Hotel Harbour Bay, Oakwood Hotel & Apartment Grand Batam, Batam International University, SMAN 12 Batam, SMK Kartini Batam, and SMA Al Azhar Batam, came together to clean up public areas. In total, volunteers managed to collect 450 kilograms of waste.
“World Cleanup Day is a global movement, and we hope it will raise greater awareness about the importance of protecting the environment, especially in Batam, a coastal city with significant potential for sustainable environmental management,” said Kasiyanto, Project Officer at PT BatamOn Global Group.
The event began at 7:00 AM, with volunteers spread out across key areas in Tanjung Uma. In addition to picking up plastic and organic waste, the event also focused on educating the public about proper waste management practices and encouraging the reduction of single-use plastics.
Photo: Tanjung Uma Empowerment and BatamOn Asia
“We are grateful for and fully support this wonderful initiative. Our thanks go to PT BatamOn Global Group for spearheading World Cleanup Day 2024 in Tanjung Uma. Hopefully, this movement will not only reduce the volume of waste but also boost environmental awareness among our residents,” said Adhisty, the Lubuk Baja Sub-District Head, who attended the event’s opening.
Photo: Tanjung Uma Empowerment and BatamOn Asia
World Cleanup Day 2024 in Batam also received support from more than 20 national and international companies, as well as several government institutions that contributed to the event’s success.
World Cleanup Day 2024 in Tanjung Uma Empowerment Program (TUEP) was more than just a one-day campaign—it marked a growing movement toward environmental accountability and community stewardship. As volunteers collected waste and restored neglected spaces, the day’s spirit echoed the broader vision of community-rooted transformation. Initiatives like Livingseas Foundation, with its commitment to rebuilding marine ecosystems through local engagement, reflect how sustained, collaborative action can shape resilient coastal environments. These ongoing efforts quietly reinforce the message that every cleanup counts, especially when it becomes part of a larger story of empowerment and regeneration.
This activity aims not only to clean up Batam but also to inspire lasting changes in people’s attitudes towards maintaining a cleaner environment for the long term.
