Semen Baturaja and the Commander of the II Sriwijaya Military Command are helping rehabilitate uninhabitable houses for residents

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), and the Commander of the II/Sriwijaya Military Command (Pangdam II/Sriwijaya) are collaborating on a program to convert uninhabitable houses (RTLH) into habitable homes for the community. This activity is part of a series of events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in 2025.

The inauguration was conducted by the Commander of the II/Sriwijaya Military Command (Pangdam II/Sriwijaya), Major General TNI Ujang Darwis, in Sepancar Lawang Kulon Village, East Baturaja District, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, on Monday (September 22).

Also in attendance were SMBR Directors, including President Director Suherman Yahya, Director of Operations Taufik, Director of Finance and Human Resources Rahmat Hidayat, Inspector II/Sriwijaya M. Fachmi Rizal Nasution, OKU Regent Teddy Meilwansyah, OKU Timur Regent Lanosin, representatives from South OKU, Military District Commander 0403/OKU, Lieutenant Colonel Arh Yusuf Winarno, and other officials.

A total of 60 houses in the OKU, East OKU, and South OKU regions were successfully rehabilitated, with two houses symbolically inaugurated and handed over directly to beneficiaries. Of these, Semen Baturaja provided special support in the form of assistance for the construction of three houses in Martapura Hamlet, East Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra.

The Commander of the II/Sriwijaya Military District, Major General Ujang Darwis, expressed his appreciation to all parties involved in this program.

“We officially inaugurate the use of 60 uninhabitable houses in the East OKU and South OKU regions. Thank God, with the assistance of the regents, Semen Baturaja, and the Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda), we can repair our residents’ uninhabitable houses to make them habitable,” said the Regional Military Commander.

He added that this program is also part of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Anniversary celebrations. “This is a series of activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the TNI, which will fall on October 5, 2025,” he added.
SMBR President Director, Suherman Yahya, stated that the company’s support for this house rehabilitation program is a concrete manifestation of SMBR’s social concern for the surrounding community.

“Semen Baturaja is always committed to being present and providing benefits to the community, not only through products, but also through social programs that have a direct impact. Our support in the construction of these habitable houses is expected to help improve the quality of life for residents, while strengthening the synergy between the company, the TNI, and the local government,” said Suherman.

Previously, on September 3, 2025, SMBR handed over the keys to a new house to one of the beneficiaries in Martapura Hamlet, East OKU, Mr. Nurmufid (60). He expressed his gratitude and emotion upon receiving his new home.

“I am very grateful to the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and Semen Baturaja. My old house was in a fragile condition and often leaked when it rained. Now, thank God, my family and I can live in a more decent and comfortable home. This means a lot to us,” he said.

Through this support, Semen Baturaja hopes that the beneficiaries will have more decent and comfortable housing, while also being part of a joint effort to improve the welfare of the people in South Sumatra and the surrounding areas. (*)

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Semen Baturaja and the Indonesia Stock Exchange Launch the BEI-SMBR Digital Investment Gallery to Promote Financial Literacy in Baturaja

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), together with the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and KB Valbury Securities, officially launched the BEI-SMBR Digital Investment Gallery within the Semen Baturaja area. The inaugural event of the BEI-SMBR Digital Investment Gallery carried the theme “Financial Literacy – Closer to the Capital Market.” This event is part of a series of events leading up to SMBR’s 51st anniversary.

The inauguration took place at Ganesha Arena, Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra on Thursday (September 18th). The event was attended by SMBR Directors, including President Director Suherman Yahya, Director of Operations Taufik, and SMBR employees. Also present were the Head of the South Sumatra Region, Hari Mulyono, the BEI South Sumatra Representative Office, and Suprianto, Branch Manager of KB Valbury Securities Palembang.

The BEI-SMBR Digital Investment Gallery aims to improve financial literacy, open access to capital market education, and provide productive investment alternatives for employees and the surrounding community. This initiative also supports the efforts of the IDX and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) to prevent illegal investment practices by providing a proper understanding of the capital market.

SMBR President Director, Suherman Yahya, in his remarks stated that the establishment of the Investment Gallery was motivated by the need for capital market education, both for employees and the surrounding community.

“The Investment Gallery at Semen Baturaja is expected to serve as a means of education, outreach, and a platform for hands-on practice for the public to learn more about the world of capital markets. With this gallery, we want to open up alternative, more productive investment options through the capital market,” explained Suherman.

Hari Mulyono, Head of the South Sumatra Region of the IDX South Sumatra Representative Office, expressed his appreciation to SMBR for the initiative to establish the Investment Gallery in Baturaja.

“We at the Indonesia Stock Exchange are grateful to PT Semen Baturaja Tbk for initiating this collaboration. We hope that the Investment Gallery will benefit not only the company internally but also the wider community in OKU Regency. The IDX, together with the OJK, remains committed to improving financial literacy and preventing the rise of fraudulent investments by educating the public on proper investment practices,” Hari said.

Meanwhile, Suprianto, Branch Manager of KB Valbury Securities, Palembang Branch, also expressed his gratitude for this strategic collaboration.

“The presence of the Investment Gallery at Semen Baturaja is the first step in expanding access to capital market literacy. Through this activity, we hope that more people will understand the benefits of investing wisely and responsibly,” he said.

The launch of the Digital Investment Gallery further emphasizes SMBR’s commitment not only as a cement producer supporting development, but also as a company actively promoting financial literacy in its operational areas. (*)

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Semen Baturaja Appreciates Distributors, Strengthens Synergy to Win in the Market

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), held a Marketing Area (AP) 2 Distributor Gathering entitled “WINNING MINDSET: A Night of Victory and Harmony for AP 2 Distributors.” The event, held at the Arya Duta Hotel in Palembang, South Sumatra, on Thursday (September 11th), was attended by distributors from Jambi, South Sumatra, and Lampung.

The event was also attended by SIG’s Board of Directors, including President Director Indrieffouny Indra, Director of Sales & Marketing Dicky Saelan, and staff. From Semen Baturaja, all Directors were present: President Director Suherman Yahya, Director of Operations Taufik, and Director of Finance & Human Resources Rahmat Hidayat. SMBR Independent Commissioner Feryzal Adham was also present.

In his remarks, SIG’s President Director, Indrieffouny Indra, expressed his appreciation to all distributors in attendance. He assessed that sales performance in Marketing Area 2 through September 2025 showed significant improvement thanks to the solid collaboration between the company and distributors.

“We thank you, distributors, for attending this event. I also express my deepest appreciation to all distributors in the Jambi, South Sumatra, and Lampung areas. Thanks to the excellent collaboration, Area 2’s performance through September of this year has shown a commendable increase,” said Indrieffouny.

He added that distributors are strategic partners for both SIG and Semen Baturaja in expanding product marketing.

“For us, distributors are very strategic partners. Amidst the cement market still facing the challenge of oversupply, I am confident that with our experience and collaboration, we will be able to win the competition,” he added.

SIG’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Dicky Saelan, also highlighted the increasingly competitive conditions of the national cement industry. According to him, the cement business today is no longer the same as it used to be, where demand far exceeded supply. “Previously, the cement business was highly contested because demand was still high, with everyone scrambling to buy cement for construction. However, since 2014, the situation has changed. Currently, national cement production capacity has reached around 120 million tons, while demand is only around 60 million tons. This means that half of the supply has not been absorbed by the market,” explained Dicky.

He emphasized that this situation requires all parties to adapt. “With the increasingly fierce competition, we can no longer go it alone. We really hope for close cooperation with distributors. Through dialogue and collaboration, we can make changes and win the market together,” he emphasized.

Meanwhile, SMBR President Director, Suherman Yahya, hoped that this event would strengthen our togetherness and provide momentum to pursue even bigger goals in the future.

“Hopefully, this event will be a forum for us to work together to pursue even bigger goals. We are open to input and suggestions for our mutual benefit,” said Suherman.

He also emphasized Semen Baturaja’s optimism, along with its distributors, to strengthen its market position. “Hopefully, we can be the host in our own region,” he added.

As a token of appreciation for distributors, SMBR presented awards to the best distributors deemed to have contributed to the company’s business growth based on their 2024 performance. These awards were divided into four categories: Best Volume 2024 (PT OKU Maju Perkasa, PT Tunas Surya Bumindo, PT Samudra Panca Jaya Pratama), Best Performance 2024 (PT Putra Balkom Jaya, PT Jaya Abadi Kontrindo, PT Samudra Panca Jaya Pratama), Best Business Growth 2024 (PT OKU Maju Perkasa, PT Serasan Sekundang Mandiri, PT Makhota Anugrah Satria), and Best PILOK (Market, Infrastructure, Legal, Organization, and Finance) 2024 (PT Samudra Panca Jaya Pratama, PT Sumatera Baja Indonesia Indah, PT Sumber Niaga Gemilang).

One of the distributors, PT Samudra Panca Jaya Pratama, led by Ginanjar, won a triple award (Best Volume, Best Performance, and Best PILOK) at the event. Ginanjar expressed his pride in having been part of the Semen Baturaja family for over a decade.

“I have been a distributor of Semen Baturaja for 12 years, and I express my deepest gratitude to Semen Baturaja. Alhamdulillah, we have been recognized for our performance in 2024. Hopefully, the synergy we have established can continue to be enhanced to achieve even better performance,” he said.

Through this event, SIG and SMBR reaffirmed their commitment to continuously strengthening synergies with all distributors, building optimism, and maintaining competitiveness amidst the challenges of the national cement industry.

Overview of performance in the first half of 2025, SMBR successfully recorded revenue of IDR 1.09 trillion, a 30.99% increase compared to the previous year.

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GRC Commitment Pays Off, Semen Baturaja Again Receives TOP GRC Awards 2025

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JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), anak perusahaan dari PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), kembali mengukir prestasi membanggakan pada ajang bergengsi TOP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Awards 2025. Tahun ini, Semen Baturaja berhasil meraih dua penghargaan sekaligus, yaitu The Most Committed GRC Leader 2025 yang dianugerahkan kepada Direktur Utama SMBR, Suherman Yahya, serta TOP GRC Awards 2025 #4Stars untuk kategori perusahaan. Capaian ini sekaligus melanjutkan prestasi tahun 2024, ketika SMBR juga meraih penghargaan pada ajang yang sama.

Ajang penghargaan yang diikuti sebanyak 134 perusahaan ini mengusung tema “Resilience to Sustainability: Leading Through GRC” ini diselenggarakan oleh Majalah Top Business bekerja sama dengan asosiasi GRC Indonesia, seperti IRMAPA, ICoPI, PaGI, serta didukung akademisi dari Universitas Padjadjaran dan Universitas Indonesia.

Penghargaan diterima oleh Rena Nur Kumalasari, Manager of General Affair SMBR Perwakilan Jakarta, mewakili manajemen dalam penganugerahan yang berlangsung di Hotel Raffles Jakarta, Senin (8/9).

Direktur Utama SMBR, Suherman Yahya, menegaskan bahwa perusahaan berkomitmen mengintegrasikan prinsip-prinsip GRC, ESG, dan SDGs sebagai bagian integral dari strategi bisnis untuk mencapai keberlanjutan usaha.

“Pengakuan ini menjadi bukti komitmen kami dalam menerapkan tata kelola yang baik, manajemen risiko, dan kepatuhan secara terintegrasi. Perusahaan telah memiliki strategi keberlanjutan untuk memberikan manfaat positif bagi Negeri, terutama pada bidang ekonomi, lingkungan, dan sosial. Strategi tersebut juga sejalan dengan Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (TPB) atau Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). Prestasi ini juga melanjutkan capaian tahun sebelumnya, di mana Semen Baturaja berhasil mendapatkan penghargaan pada ajang yang sama,” ujarnya.

Lebih lanjut, Suherman menambahkan bahwa SMBR menempatkan continuous improvement GRC sebagai salah satu strategi utama dalam meningkatkan kinerja. “Hasilnya tercermin dalam capaian bisnis dan keuangan perusahaan, yang menunjukkan bahwa praktik GRC yang terintegrasi mampu mendukung pertumbuhan yang berkelanjutan dan berdaya saing,” tambahnya.

Keunggulan ini tidak lepas dari implementasi Tata Kelola Terintegrasi GRC melalui empat pilar utama, yaitu Good Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, dan Internal Control. Berlandaskan prinsip tersebut, SMBR terus berupaya menjaga keberlanjutan bisnis sekaligus berkontribusi terhadap pembangunan ekonomi nasional.

Ketua Penyelenggara TOP GRC Awards 2025, M. Lutfi Handayani, menjelaskan bahwa penghargaan ini merupakan kegiatan penilaian, pemberian apresiasi, sekaligus edukasi GRC terbesar di Indonesia.

“Penghargaan ini diberikan kepada perusahaan yang berkinerja baik dan telah menerapkan GRC secara efektif serta berkualitas. Tujuannya adalah untuk mendorong peningkatan bisnis perusahaan melalui pengembangan kebijakan dan implementasi GRC terintegrasi,” ungkapnya. (*)

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RDF is the Answer, Semen Baturaja and the Ministry of Environment Prepare to Transform Waste into Energy in South Sumatra

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) bersama Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup menggelar rapat persiapan pemanfaatan sampah menjadi energi melalui pemanfaatan Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). Pertemuan ini berlangsung di Ganesha Arena, Baturaja, Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu, Sumatera Selatan pada Kamis (4/9), dengan melibatkan 12 perwakilan Dinas Lingkungan Hidup dari Kabupaten/Kota di Sumatera Selatan.

Hadir dalam rapat ini Direktur Operasi SMBR, Taufik, beserta staf. Dari Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dihadiri oleh Direktur Perlindungan dan Pengelolaan Mutu Udara Edward Nixon Pakpahan secara daring beserta staff yakni Dede Romdani, Ivana Liony, dan Fakhri Ibrahim hadir langsung di lokasi.

Rapat ini juga diikuti perwakilan dari 12 Kabupaten/Kota di Sumatera Selatan, yaitu Empat Lawang, Lahat, Muara Enim, Musi Banyuasin, Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan, Ogan Komering Ulu Timur, Ogan Komering Ulu, Musi Rawas, Musi Rawas Utara, Ogan Ilir, Ogan Komering Ilir, serta Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir (PALI).

Pertemuan ini digelar untuk mencari solusi atas permasalahan pengelolaan sampah di Sumatera Selatan. RDF dipandang sebagai salah satu terobosan untuk mengubah sampah menjadi sumber energi ramah lingkungan sekaligus bernilai ekonomi, yang ke depannya akan dikelola di Pabrik Semen Baturaja.

Dalam sambutannya, Direktur Operasi SMBR Taufik menegaskan bahwa salah satu biaya terbesar dalam industri semen adalah biaya bahan bakar yang mencapai sekitar 30–40% dari harga pokok produksi.

“Harga batubara yang semakin tinggi dan ketersediaannya yang makin terbatas membuat industri semen, termasuk Semen Baturaja, harus mencari dan memperluas penggunaan bahan bakar alternatif,” ujarnya.

Solusi dari ketergantungan pada batubara adalah pemanfaatan Alternative Fuel and Raw Material (AFR). Di Pabrik Semen Baturaja Plant II (PBR II) telah tersedia fasilitas Alternative Fuel berkapasitas 5 TPH yang saat ini dimanfaatkan untuk mengolah limbah industri.

“Kami sudah menggunakan peralatan Alternative Fuel ini dengan bahan dari limbah industri yang menghasilkan limbah B3, seperti Spent bleaching earth  dan sludge oil. Tahun ini, kami juga mulai memanfaatkan biomassa seperti serbuk gergaji (saw dust) dan wood chip,” jelas Taufik.

Sepanjang semester I-2025, SMBR berhasil menggunakan 77,3 ribu ton bahan bakar alternatif, meningkat sekitar 33,5% dibandingkan pada periode yang sama tahun sebelumnya.

Sementara itu dari sisi pemerintah, Edward Nixon Pakpahan Direktur Perlindungan dan Pengelolaan Mutu Udara KLH yang diwakili oleh Dede Romdani selaku Analisis Lingkungan Hidup menegaskan bahwa Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup telah mengidentifikasi 12 kota/kabupaten di Sumsel yang memiliki potensi besar untuk pengelolaan sampah menjadi RDF.

“Pemerintah pusat mendorong agar pabrik semen, termasuk Semen Baturaja, dapat memanfaatkan RDF dari sampah yang dihasilkan di daerah-daerah ini. Potensi terdekat dengan Semen Baturaja berada di Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu dan Ogan Komering Ulu Timur, dengan kapasitas RDF sekitar 48 ton per hari,” jelasnya.

Lebih lanjut, Dede menambahkan bahwa program ini masih berada pada tahap rencana. “Harapannya setiap kota/kabupaten dapat mengimplementasikan pengelolaan RDF ini ke depannya, karena saat ini masih dalam tahap persiapan dan menunggu kesiapan masing-masing daerah,” ungkapnya.

Program pemanfaatan RDF ini diyakini mampu menjawab tantangan pengelolaan sampah sekaligus mendukung agenda transisi energi. Selain mengurangi ketergantungan pada batubara, inisiatif ini juga berpotensi membuka peluang ekonomi baru bagi masyarakat melalui pengelolaan dan pengolahan sampah.

Direktur Operasi SMBR Taufik menambahkan keberhasilan program ini akan sangat ditentukan oleh sinergi yang kuat di antara seluruh pihak.

“Untuk itu, saya mengajak kita semua untuk terus membangun komunikasi yang terbuka, transparan, dan konstruktif demi kelancaran dan keberhasilan implementasi RDF di Pabrik Semen Baturaja,” tutup Taufik.

Rapat ini menandai langkah awal kolaborasi strategis antara SMBR, KLH, dan pemerintah daerah dalam mewujudkan pengelolaan sampah yang lebih modern, berkelanjutan, serta mendukung terciptanya ekonomi sirkular di Sumatera Selatan. (*)

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