Bangka Belitung State Polytechnic Lecturer Tirelessly Dedicated to Community Service; Wija Barokah MSME Receives Production Equipment Aid
Dora Palupi, S.P., M.P., Head of the Community Service Program at the Bangka Belitung State Manufacturing Polytechnic (Polman Negeri Babel), presented production equipment to Holidah, the head of the Wija Barokah MSME, as part of a community service initiative aimed at enhancing product quality, packaging, and marketing.
Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the "Tri Dharma" (Three Pillars of Higher Education), lecturers from the Bangka Belitung State Manufacturing Polytechnic supported the advancement of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a Community Service (PKM) program. On Friday (June 12, 2026), they provided production equipment assistance to the Wija Barokah MSME in Air Duren Village, Mendo Barat District, Bangka Regency.
The service team from this leading vocational institution in Bangka Belitung was led by Dora Palupi, S.P., M.P., alongside Helda Susianti, S.P., M.P., Tri Agusti Farma, S.Pd., M.Kom., and Nur Khasanah, S.P., M.P. The activity also involved Educational Laboratory Technicians (PLP) Al Furqon, A.Md.T., and Rifki Pramulia Adha, S.Tp., as well as two students, Hikmal Afiqah Febrian and Enji Nazla Aurelia. This program was funded by the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM) under the Directorate General of Research and Development, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
In an interview on Monday (June 29, 2026), PKM Team Leader Dora Palupi, S.P., M.P., stated that the community service initiative had proceeded successfully and received a positive response from their partner, Wija Barokah. The assistance provided included production equipment such as a meat shredding machine, gas stove, oil spinner, digital scale, product display racks, and a digital showcase, as well as new packaging for their abon (meat floss) and dodol nana (pineapple dodol) products.
Beyond simply providing production equipment, the PKM team conducted outreach and offered guidance to their partners on topics ranging from food processing techniques and attractive product packaging to effective marketing strategies, all aimed at enabling the products to compete in a broader market.
"This guidance equips MSME operators with new knowledge and skills, allowing them to create higher-quality, professional products with greater market value," the representative noted.
They added that the initiative aims to boost production capacity, expand market reach, and strengthen the competitiveness of Wija Barokah MSME, ultimately enabling it to grow into a more self-reliant business.
Meanwhile, Holidah, the head of Wija Barokah MSME, expressed her gratitude for the production equipment and guidance provided, noting that this support has been instrumental in the business's ongoing development.
"The equipment and materials supplied are highly beneficial for our production processes, and the new skills we have acquired promise greater economic benefits for both our families and the surrounding community," Holidah said.
