Former Pelalawan Regent HM Harris Recognizes APRIL Group Business Unit For Significant Business and Community Contributions in His Final Speech

PELALAWAN, RIAU,
INDONESIA – Media OutReach – 29 April 2021 – In his final speech in office, former Pelalawan Regent
HM Harris stated that the development of Pelalawan District was inseparable from the hard
work of all parties in realizing the vision of its founders. The
district was officially formed on October 12, 1999, in what had been one of the most underdeveloped districts
in Indonesia.

 

“Our solidarity and tireless
efforts
in building and improving all
aspects of our community played a major role in the rapid development of the
region,” said Mr Harris in the last speech of his tenure at
the plenary meeting of the Local House of Representatives of Pelalawan (DPRD)
on Monday, 24^th
April 2021 in Pangkalan Kerinci.

 

Mr Harris
also recognized the
important role
and significant contributions from the private sector
in the development of
the Pelalawan District, most notably PT Riau Andalan
Pulp and Paper (RAPP),
the operating arm of the APRIL Group in Riau. Through
its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, RAPP has been aligned with a diverse range of government
programs including education,
infrastructure, health and other important
programs
needed by the community.
APRIL Group is a member of the RGE Group of Companies. Founded by Sukanto
Tanoto, RGE manages a group of resource-based companies with global operations.

 

“Thank you PT RAPP for contributions that supported the founders
and community leaders in
realizing the establishment
and growth of Pelalawan District. After more than 20 years, RAPP continues to contribute to the development of
this area,” said Mr Harris.