1 March, 2010
The Extraordinary Golden Celebration of WIKA
Right in PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk (WIKA)’s 50th anniversary on March 11, 2010, entire WIKA’s employees attended the celebration, which held in parking area of WIKA Building, Jakarta (11/3). In this celebration, not only cutting ceremony of Rice Cone as thankful symbol, but also WIKA gave achievements Satyakarya Award for loyal employees who has served for 15 years, 20 years, and 25 years. WIKA also gave achievement for success employees and its vendors.
In his speech, WIKA President Director, Bintang Perbowo, convey his proud for WIKA’s success until today, “ WIKA has became the leading company in Indonesia and already exist in international level, it is proved by the biggest obtained income in 2009 among other construction companies,” said Bintang.
Book Launching
At the same day, WIKA also launched a book, titled “Myelin-Mobilisasi Intangibles Menjadi Kekuatan Perubahan” which compiled by Rhenald Kasali. The book launching was held in gala dinner in Borobudur Hotel Jakarta, attended by Minister of State Owned Enterprise Mustafa Abubakar, representative of Public Work Minister, Minister of industry MS Hidayat and other invitations guests.
The book introduces myelin or muscle memory, which tells about the human, was not enough invest in his brain only, but also his muscle. In order to oriented on action, discipline culture, and making “intrapreneuring”, value and performance. By myelin, it can answer how WIKA’s transformations from electrical installation become integrated value creator in energy and infrastructure sector.
At the moment, the invitations were entertained by world-class performance from musician Elfa Secoria, together with his music group; Elfa showed local songs that are representative of Indonesian cultural richness from Sabang to Merauke.
At the end of celebration, especially for Indonesian journalist that had participated in article and photography competition, WIKA gave appreciation to winners. The appreciation is as WIKA’s thankful to journalists who become partner that have contributed to create company’s positive image.