Mr Madhu Koneru, Executive Vice-Chairman, MEC Holdings, a minerals, energy and commodities group, has started a program to provide free healthcare services to the community in Tanjung Wahau, East Kutai to help improve the health of local residents in the surrounding area.

These services are provided at the company`s medical facility, Medika Plaza, a leading provider of on-site international standard health and medical services. The facility, which was first opened in 2009 and located in the village of Benhes, has expanded its facilities to include additional medical staff, 24 hours ambulance service, night-time medical facility, emergency drugs, as well as general health check up program.

Mesra Eza Vice President, Planning and Development, MEC Coal said "We are committed in developing public health programs to address healthcare needs in the surrounding community as part of our social responsibility. MEC is supporting the government`s public healthcare programs and this clinic would not have been established without the assistance and support of the East Kutai government. MEC believes that a strong company-community partnership will drive economic growth in the local communities."