Mining Engineering PKM Turns Betel Leaves into Disinfectant

The Mining Engineering Study Program of the Department of Mining Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic), carried out a Community Service (PKM) activity at Al-Muhdi Mosque, Sei Pelang Village, South Matan Hilir District, Ketapang Regency on Friday (10/7/2020). The activity involved outreach on how to make disinfectant liquid from natural betel leaf ingredients, as well as the handover of a sterilization booth, masks, and Covid-19 prevention advisory posters. The event was attended by lecturers and technicians from the Mining Engineering Study Program and the management of Al-Muhdi Mosque.

Herman, as the Head of Department of Mining Engineering, stated in his remarks that Community Service (PKM) is one of the pillars of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. Lecturers are obliged to carry out teaching, research, and community service. According to him, through this initiative, they hope this PKM activity can benefit the community of Ketapang Regency, especially the residents of Sei Pelang.

The Head of the PKM Activity, Syarifah Aqla, also explained that the handover of the sterilization booth, masks, and Covid-19 prevention posters is expected to help curb the spread of Covid-19 in Ketapang Regency so that the community, particularly the congregants of Al-Muhdi Mosque, can feel safe and at ease while worshiping.