Bank Mandiri and Ministry of Defense Launch Bailey Bridge Initiative in Sumatera

Collaborative Disaster Response Effort

Bank Mandiri has joined forces with the Ministry of Defense (Kemenhan) to construct five Bailey bridges in Sumatera, addressing the critical need for connectivity in regions severely affected by recent floods and landslides ¹

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. This strategic collaboration underscores Bank Mandiri's role as a responsible state-owned enterprise committed to supporting national development and disaster recovery initiatives.

Addressing Immediate Community Needs

The Bailey bridges are designed to serve as temporary yet effective solutions until permanent infrastructure can be established. According to Riduan, CEO of Bank Mandiri, the bridges will be crucial in restoring vital connections for community mobility, facilitating aid distribution, and ensuring access to essential public services ¹

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Comprehensive Support for Disaster-Affected Areas

Bank Mandiri has demonstrated its commitment to disaster relief through multiple initiatives. Between late November and mid-December 2025, the bank distributed over 288,889 aid packages to affected regions in Aceh, North Sumatera, and West Sumatera. These packages included essential supplies such as food, medicine, and clothing ¹

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Additional Community Support Programs

In addition to the Bailey bridge project, Bank Mandiri is actively involved in supporting the construction of 600 Hunian Danantara (Huntara) units in Aceh Tamiang. The bank has also deployed a second batch of 20 Mandiri Disaster Response Volunteers to provide direct support to affected communities, focusing on logistics, health services, and trauma healing ¹

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Synergistic Approach to Disaster Recovery

The collaboration between Bank Mandiri and Kemenhan exemplifies a cross-sector partnership aimed at accelerating disaster recovery efforts. By leveraging their combined expertise and resources, both entities are working together to create meaningful impact in the affected regions.