Disabled Employees of Semen Baturaja Achieve Achievements at Peparnas XVII Solo 2024

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BATURAJA – Hendri Radilah, an employee of PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), has once again achieved an achievement at the national level. Representing the Province of South Sumatra (Sumsel), Hendri and his colleagues won Three Bronze Medals in the Wheelchair Fencing sport at the XVII National Paralympic Week (PEPARNAS) which took place on 6-13 October 2024 in Solo, Central Java.

As a disabled employee who works in the SMBR Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit, Hendri proved that physical challenges are not a barrier to achieving achievements. This victory is not the first for Hendri. Last year, he also managed to bring home three medals in table tennis, including 1 Gold in the Men’s Singles Category, 1 Silver in the Men’s Team Category, and 1 Bronze in the Men’s Doubles Category at the 4th South Sumatra Provincial Paralympic Week (Peparprov) held in Lahat Regency. This achievement further confirms Hendri as a tough and inspiring athlete, both in the corporate environment and the disabled community.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Hari Liandu, expressed his pride in Hendri’s achievement. He emphasized that Hendri has shown that physical limitations do not reduce the spirit and determination to achieve. “Hendri is an inspiration to all, and we hope that his achievements can motivate other employees to continue to fight and achieve extraordinary achievements. We will continue to support the development of the potential of all employees,” said Hari.

Hendri’s success also received full support from SMBR, which is committed to encouraging the development of employee potential, including in the field of sports. The company realizes the importance of inclusion and empowerment of disabled employees in various aspects, including in sports activities.

Hendri himself expressed his pride in this achievement. According to him, physical limitations are not an obstacle to achieving dreams and achieving in the field of sports. “I feel proud to be able to bring home this medal and make Semen Baturaja proud,” he said. He also added that the support from family, friends, and the company really helped him to stay motivated and fight in future events.

The XVII Peparnas event in Solo brought together disabled athletes from all over Indonesia who competed in various sports. The spirit and fighting spirit of the athletes became an inspiration for the entire community, and Hendri’s achievement is real proof that physical limitations do not limit achievement. (*)

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Semen Baturaja Showcases Fostered MSMEs Through Karya Nyata Festival

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), continues to strengthen its commitment to supporting the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This is realized through active participation in the Karya Nyata Festival which will take place on 5-6 October 2024 at the South Sumatra Provincial DPRD Yard, Palembang City. The festival, which has entered its 11th volume, is an initiative of the Ministry of SOEs to encourage MSMEs as the main pillars driving the national economy.

Through Rumah BUMN Baturaja, SMBR invites 10 superior products of its fostered MSMEs to appear in this festival. Some of them are Kurcok, Sakinah Cookies and Crackers, D’crispy Banana and Pare, Macho Chips, Ngopi Kuday, Mustofa Potatoes, DIHI Honey and Kemplang Tunu Fitriah. This participation provides an opportunity for fostered MSMEs to introduce their products to the wider community, while expanding their business networks and marketing potential.

Not only supporting fostered MSMEs through product exhibitions, SMBR was also one of the speakers in a talk show session with the theme “Building a Successful Business in Collaboration with Rumah BUMN” represented by Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) SMBR Gili Aprial Braja.

Gili emphasized the importance of synergy between BUMN and MSMEs in creating sustainable business growth. He also shared the success story of Rumah BUMN Baturaja as a strategic partner for MSMEs in South Sumatra.

“Through collaboration with Rumah BUMN, we provide opportunities for MSMEs to develop and build sustainable businesses in line with the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). Participation in events such as the Karya Nyata Festival helps expand their market. We hope that this collaboration will have a positive impact on the development of MSMEs and the local economy, and are committed to continuing to support them so that they can grow and be competitive,” said Gili.

Furthermore, Gili revealed that SMBR is currently fostering more than 260 MSMEs under the auspices of Rumah BUMN Baturaja. They are divided into several categories, such as Go Digital, Go Online, and UMKM Naik Kelas. “A total of 19 UMKM have successfully upgraded. We actively provide training and mentoring, helping UMKM in increasing their capacity to be more competitive in the market,” he concluded.

In addition, the event was also attended by Special Staff III of the Minister of BUMN Arya Mahendra Sinulingga who revealed that so far it has been quite difficult for UMKM to get a strategic sales location.

“For that, with the presence of Rumah BUMN which is ready to provide support for UMKM fostered by BUMN, it is hoped that it can facilitate a strategic place for UMKM to sell. If UMKM advances, the economy will advance, and BUMN can continue to support UMKM,” said Arya.

This Karya Nyata Festival event is an important momentum for UMKM to increase their visibility and establish partnerships with various parties, including BUMN, in strengthening the local and national economy sustainably. (*)

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Supporting Poverty Alleviation Program in South Sumatra, Semen Baturaja Distributes Basic Food Assistance

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) in collaboration with the South Sumatra Provincial Government (Pemprov Sumsel) through the South Sumatra Provincial Social Service distributed 500 basic food packages to support the extreme poverty alleviation program in South Sumatra Province.

The regencies targeted for the distribution of this program include OKU 345 packages, East OKU 45 packages and South OKU 110 packages, each package consisting of 10 kg of rice and 1 box of instant noodles.

The assistance was symbolically handed over by Senior Manager of Secretarial & Stakeholder Management SMBR Pramaja Gusnady to Acting (Pj) Regent of OKU M. Iqbal Alisyahbana who was accompanied by the Head of the OKU Regency Social Service Syaiful Kamal and Assistant III of the Regional Secretariat (Sekda) Romson Fitri on Thursday (26/9) which took place at the Official Residence of the Regent of Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU), Baturaja, South Sumatra. The assistance that has been handed over will then be directly distributed to the beneficiaries represented by the Sub-district Heads in each local area through the Social Service.

Pramaja Gusnandy said that the distribution of this assistance is part of the social and environmental responsibility (TJSL) program aimed at people in need. “We are synergizing with the OKU Regency OPD and related stakeholders, so that the aid distribution process is right on target and appropriate,” he explained.

According to the direction of the Governor of South Sumatra Elen Setiadi, poverty in South Sumatra continues to decline even though the figure is still above the national average. According to him, South Sumatra has actually succeeded in significantly reducing the extreme poverty rate below the national level.

“In the long term, the South Sumatra Provincial Government has also prepared steps to reduce poverty rates in South Sumatra. The decrease in extreme poverty rates is due to the success of government programs such as providing social assistance, to controlling inflation,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Acting Regent of OKU M. Iqbal Alisyahbana expressed his gratitude to Semen Baturaja for taking part in this program. “Thank you for your assistance and support, hopefully this assistance can provide benefits for residents and the surrounding environment,” Iqbal hoped. (*)

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Semen Baturaja Holds Disaster Emergency Response Counseling and Training for Ring 1 Residents

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) held a Disaster Emergency Response Training which was attended by 30 participants from ring 1 residents. This event took place at the Talang Jawa Village Office, West Baturaja District, Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Regency, South Sumatra, aims to be a disaster management and mitigation effort, especially when fires occur.

The training which was held on Wednesday (17/7) involved residents of Talang Jawa Village as participants. SMBR’s Safety, Health, & Environment Unit collaborates with the OKU Fire Department (Damkar), OKU Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and Rumah BUMN Baturaja. Rumah BUMN Baturaja itself acts as a BUMN Task Force for disaster mitigation and response.

This event was attended by Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) SMBR Gili Aprial Braja, Head of Emergency and Logistics Division of BPBD OKU Mulyadi, Disaster Management Manager of BPBD OKU Gunalfi Uniba, Head of Prevention Division of OKU Regency Fire Department (Damkar) Yatino, Fire Department Personnel OKU Andang Regency Duwi Harmoko and Afriadi and Talang Jawa Village Head Paisal Reza

Gili conveyed that this extension training & emergency response training for disaster management for Ring 1 residents is a manifestation of Semen Baturaja’s commitment to increasing community awareness and preparedness for the dangers of disasters. “The residents of Talang Java were very enthusiastic about taking part in this training, because they were immediately given educational material for dealing with disasters and a simulation of how to extinguish a fire by experts from the OKU Fire Department,” he said.

He explained that in this training, residents gain practical knowledge and skills in dealing with disaster emergency situations, starting from how to put out fires using a cloth dampened due to a gas seal leak, how to use a light fire extinguisher (APAR) to the correct evacuation technique if a disaster occurs.

“This training is an important step in mitigating and managing disasters, especially when a fire occurs and we hope that this training can provide real benefits for the residents of Talang Java and its surroundings,” explained Gili.

Apart from that, Mulyadi said that cooperation between BPBD OKU, Semen Baturaja and other related agencies was very important to strengthen the community’s ability to face disasters. “We appreciate this initiative and hope that similar activities can continue to be carried out in a sustainable manner,” he concluded.

Paisal also said something similar. “This training is very beneficial for residents, increasing their knowledge and preparedness in dealing with disaster situations. “Hopefully activities like this will continue,” he said.

The community is also grateful to Semen Baturaja for holding socialization & training activities for disaster management in the Talang Jawa area,  with this activity they have increased their insight into disaster management.

Previously, Semen Baturaja also held Fire Extinguishing Training and Simulation (Fire Drill) on Tuesday (16/7) which took place in the Wisma Ganesha Hall for power experts and employees. This initiative shows the company’s commitment to supporting efforts to improve disaster response and work safety through various training and outreach programs. (*)

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Through the Community Empowerment Program, Semen Baturaja Wins the 2024 BISRA Award

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JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) won the Silver Champion award at the 2024 Bisnis Indonesia Social Responsibility Awards (BISRA) thanks to its superior Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

The award was received directly by the Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility SMBR Gili Aprial Braja at the Raffles Hotel, Jakarta on Thursday (27/6). In line with the theme of this year’s award, namely “Paving The Way Sustainable Business: Innovation CSR”, SMBR was deemed successful in carrying out a community empowerment program through “SMBR Economic & Education Beefarm”.

According to Gili, SMBR continues to develop sustainable business strategies that have a positive impact on the surrounding environment in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), one of which is the economic pillar which aims to improve the welfare and economy of the community.

Through the “SMBR Economic and Education Beefarm” program, it has succeeded in implementing the economic pillar, one of the villages being supported by CSR, SMBR is collaborating with the Farmer’s Group and BUMDes Maju Mandiri Laya to manage trigona bee cultivation and develop the honey business. By utilizing vacant community land into a beneficial program, village communities are invited to actively participate, and are given education and training in managing to produce quality honey production.

“Thanks to this program, at the beginning of last June, we together with BUMDes succeeded in carrying out the first honey harvest which produced 250 ml. “The honey produced can be sold and labeled by the community itself, which ultimately provides opportunities for economic value for them,” said Gili.

Meanwhile, President Commissioner of Bisnis Indonesia Group, Hariyadi Sukamdani, said that holding BISRA 2024 does not merely provide appreciation for companies in carrying out social responsibility.

“The BISRA 2024 implementation model is designed in such a way that it can be a barometer of the quality of the implementation of CSR programs, as well as a benchmark for the extent and extent of the benefits for society and life,” said Hariyadi in his speech at the BISRA 2024 awards ceremony. (*)

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Welcoming Eid al-Adha 1445 Hijriah, Semen Baturaja Distributes 12 Sacrificial Cows

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BATURAJA – Welcoming the Eid al-Adha 1445 Hijriah holiday, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) distributed 12 sacrificial animals with a total value of IDR 294 million. The distribution was carried out in stages starting from Friday (14/6) to Sunday (16/6), the sacrificial animals in the form of 12 cows were distributed, including to the community around the company’s operational area in Baturaja and SMBR stakeholders.

The distribution of sacrificial animals was carried out to communities around the operational area, including 6 sub-districts, namely Sukajadi, Airgading, Talang Jawa, Tanjung Agung, Saung Naga and Batu Kuning. Apart from that, 2 villages also received sacrificial animals, namely Laya and Pusar.

The handover of the sacrificial animals was carried out symbolically at the Official Residence (PJ) of the OKU Regent  which was handed over by the Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) SMBR Gili April Braja to the Village Head and Village Head as well as representing and witnessed by the Acting Regional Secretary and Assistant 1 of the District Head OKU Indra Susanto on Sunday (16/6).

Gili said this activity was part of the Social and Environmental Responsibility Program (TJSL) as a form of the company’s concern for the surrounding community, especially in supporting the implementation of sacrificial services on the Eid al-Adha holiday.

“In the momentum of welcoming Eid al-Adha, we want to contribute and share benefits with the community through the TJSL program through the assistance of sacrificial animals. We hope that activities like this can be sustainable every year so that the benefits can be felt by the deserving community, and of course it will be a blessing for Semen Baturaja ,” said Gili after handing over the sacrificial animals.

On that occasion, the village head and village officials expressed their thanks to Semen Baturaja, who was considered to have helped the local community a lot. One of them, Erlan Nopri, as Head of Laya Village, expressed his appreciation and thanks for the assistance provided by Semen Baturaja. “We would like to thank Semen Baturaja for providing assistance in sacrificing 1 cow to the people of Laya village,” he said.

The same thing was also conveyed by Richi Sefransyah as Head of Batu Kuning Village. “We are very grateful for the assistance of these sacrificial animals. Hopefully this activity can strengthen relations between the company and the community,” he said. SMBR continues to be committed to making a positive contribution to the sustainable development and welfare of communities around its operational areas through the TJSL program. (*)

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Commemorating World Environment Day, Semen Baturaja Plants Trees in Reclamation Areas

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BATURAJA – Memperingati Hari Lingkungan Hidup Sedunia, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) selaku anak usaha PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) melakukan penanaman pohon atau revegetasi di area IUP Operasi Batu Gamping Semen Baturaja, Baturaja, Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) pada Rabu (5/6).

Acara penanaman pohon dihadiri oleh Direktur (Fungsi Keuangan & SDM) Rahmat Hidayat, serta Vice President of Mining & Waste Management Muhammad Beni. Kegiatan dimulai secara simbolis menanam pohon di area bekas tambang, menandai dimulainya kampanye penghijauan ini. Selain itu, kontraktor tambang seperti PT Dahana, PT Pembangunan Sarana Perkasa, dan PT Tirta Wandhira Utama turut berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan ini.

Adapun jenis pohon yang ditanam diantaranya pohon sengon, pohon cemara, pohon mangga, pohon kelengkeng, dan pohon bunga (Hujan Emas dan Santos Temon).

Kegiatan ini memastikan bahwa lahan bekas tambang dapat direvitalisasi untuk keperluan lingkungan dan masyarakat. Mengusung tema “Penyelesaian Krisis Iklim dengan Inovasi dan Prinsip Keadilan,” kegiatan ini merupakan bagian dari komitmen perusahaan terhadap praktik penambangan yang berkelanjutan dan berwawasan lingkungan.

Dalam kegiatan operasional penambangannya, Semen Baturaja telah menerapkan Good Mining Practice yang memprioritaskan aspek lingkungan. Salah satu wujud nyata dari komitmen ini adalah pemenuhan kewajiban reklamasi yang dilakukan secara berkala sejak tahun pertama penambangan hingga akhir.

Hingga saat ini, Semen Baturaja telah berhasil melakukan reklamasi dan revegetasi seluas 34,34 hektar diarea tersebut, sedikitnya terdapat 30 jenis tanaman dengan total kurang lebih 37.000 pohon yang telah ditanam, di antaranya kaliandra, cemara, flamboyan, durian, mangga, kelengkeng, rukam, nangka, trembesi, mahoni, matoa, dan sengon.

Muhammad Beni mengatakan revegetasi lahan pascatambang merupakan upaya SMBR dalam memulihkan fungsi lahan dan meningkatkan kemanfaatannya secara berkelanjutan.

“Kegiatan penanaman pohon dan penghijauan ini adalah untuk memberikan dampak positif, seperti penyerapan karbon dioksida, pengurangan polusi, dan peningkatan keanekaragaman hayati di kawasan tersebut yang diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat ekonomis dan ekologis,” kata Beni.

Beberapa area reklamasi ini telah dinilai oleh Inspektur Tambang Direktorat Teknik dan Lingkungan Mineral dan Batubara, Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral, dengan nilai pencapaian keberhasilan rata-rata sebesar 90%. Penilaian ini mencakup berbagai aspek, mulai dari proses penataan lahan hingga keberhasilan pertumbuhan tanaman.

Selain itu, dengan penerapan metode sistem silvikultur, Semen Baturaja telah berhasil mengelola ekosistem di area lahan bekas tambang (quarry) menjadi habitat bagi koloni Lebah Trigona. Lebah

ini, dikenal juga sebagai lebah kelulut, berperan penting dalam proses penyerbukan tanaman, menandakan keberhasilan ekosistem baru yang terbentuk di area tambang.

“Budidaya lebah trigona di Semen Baturaja menjadi salah satu indikator keberhasilan ekosistem baru yang ada di area tambang yang berperan dalam proses penyerbukan tanaman,” ungkapnya.  

Hari Lingkungan Hidup Sedunia ini sendiri diperingati pada 5 Juni setiap tahunnya. Semen Baturaja telah berkomitmen turut serta aktif dalam setiap kampanye perbaikan lingkungan hidup yang berkelanjutan. (*)

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Through Sustainable Business, Semen Baturaja Wins the 2024 TOP CSR Awards

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JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) won the 2024 TOP CSR Awards from Top Business Magazine, at the 2024 TOP CSR Awards ceremony which was held at the Raffless Hotel, Jakarta on Wednesday ( 5/29).

SMBR succeeded in winning 2 award categories, namely TOP CSR Awards 2024 on #Star 4 and TOP Leader On CSR Commitment which was given to SMBR Main Director Suherman Yahya. The TOP Leader On CSR Commitment award was given to the Main Director of SMBR Suherman Yahya for the achievement of the company leadership’s high commitment in supporting complete systems, governance and successful implementation of CSR in the company.

Then the TOP CSR Awards 2024 with the title #Star 4, was achieved through the company’s CSR by prioritizing superior Environmental Social Responsibility (TJSL) programs that are effective and have a positive impact on stakeholders and the company.

The award was represented by Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) SMBR Gili April Braja who was accompanied by staff. Companies that receive this award are considered not only successful in running a business but also able to provide added value for sustainable business growth.

Gili conveyed this award as proof of SMBR’s commitment to implementing the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program which refers to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) / Sustainable Development Goals (TPB) which consists of 4 pillars of development, namely Social, Economic, Environmental, Legal Pillars. and Governance.

There are sustainable programs run by SMBR such as the Eco Café Program, which is a community economic empowerment program through one of Rumah BUMN Baturaja’s partners with the concept of paying for coffee using waste to support environmental preservation, then there is the Economic & Educational Bee Farm Program, namely utilizing empty community land for cultivation. Trigona honey bees or Clanceng are based on education and economics to become added value for society, as for the Decarbonation Program through the use of Alternative Fuel & Raw (AFR) in production activities to reduce carbon emissions.

“These programs create sustainable business growth which has an impact on the environment and the company,” said Gili.

Meanwhile, the Chief Organizer of the 2024 TOP CSR Awards who is also the Editor-in-Chief of Top Business Magazine, M Lutfi Handayani, explained that the TOP CSR Awards 2024 assessment was based on the provisions of ISO 26000, ESG, and the business strategies of the winning candidates.

According to Lutfi, this annual awards event was held to encourage increased effectiveness and quality of CSR programs of companies operating in Indonesia.

“The TOP CSR Awards is a CSR learning activity as well as the biggest and proudest CSR awards activity in Indonesia,” said Lutfi in his official statement.

Every year, the TOP CSR Awards are always attended by hundreds of companies, both private, BUMN and BUMD in Indonesia. Apart from an objective and independent assessment process, each participant gets many benefits because they can be motivated and continue to learn and strive to improve the effectiveness and quality of their CSR programs.(*)

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Semen Baturaja Again Provides Aid to Flood Victims in OKU Regency

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk. (IDX: SMBR) selaku anak usaha PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) kembali memberikan bantuan bagi korban banjir yang terjadi di Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU). Bantuan tersebut berupa paket sembako yang diserahkan kepada Pemerintah Kabupaten OKU untuk disalurkan oleh Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) OKU.

Penyerahan bantuan dilakukan langsung oleh Senior Manager Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) PT Semen Baturaja Tbk, Gili Aprial Braja, kepada Penjabat (Pj) Bupati OKU Teddy Meilwansyah, dalam sebuah acara simbolis yang digelar di kantor Pemkab OKU.

“Kami berharap bantuan ini dapat meringankan beban para korban banjir dan membantu mereka dalam memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari,” ujar Gili Aprial Braja.

Pj Bupati OKU Teddy Meilwansyah menyampaikan apresiasi dan terima kasih atas bantuan yang diberikan oleh SMBR. “Bantuan ini sangat berarti bagi masyarakat yang terdampak banjir. Kami akan segera menyalurkannya melalui BPBD OKU agar dapat diterima oleh yang membutuhkan secepatnya,” ujarnya.

Adapun paket bantuan yang diberikan berupa 100 karton Mie Instan, 5 peti telur, 48 pcs minyak goreng, 48 kaleng sarden, dan 1500 paket nasi bungkus.

Sebagai informasi, banjir yang melanda Wilayah Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu terjadi akibat luapan Sungai Ogan yang terjadi pada Kamis (23/5) dini hari. Banjir merendam sejumlah kecamatan antara lain Kecamatan Ulu Ogan, Peninjauan, Semidang Aji, Lengkiti, Baturaja Timur, dan Baturaja Barat, dengan ketinggian air mencapai 1-2 meter.

Bencana banjir ini merupakan yang kedua kalinya setelah awal Mei lalu curah hujan yang tinggi menyebabkan banjir di beberapa titik di Kabupaten OKU.

PT Semen Baturaja Tbk terus berkomitmen untuk mendukung masyarakat sekitar melalui berbagai program CSR, terutama dalam situasi darurat seperti bencana alam. (*)

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Continuously Providing Assistance, Semen Baturaja Distributes 107,500 Liters of Clean Water to Flood Affected Residents in OKU Regency

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BATURAJA – Continuously providing aid, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk distributed aid in the form of clean water to residents affected by the floods in Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) District. This flood has caused a number of areas in Baturaja to experience a clean water crisis.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary, Hari Liandu, said that the distribution of clean water had been carried out since Wednesday (8/7). “We have distributed clean water aid as of Friday (10/5) totaling 107,500 liters of clean water to a number of areas affected by the flood disaster, including Sukajadi, Baturaja Hamlet, Pusar Village, Saung Naga, Laya Village, Pasar Baru, Bakung, Tanjung Kemala and Jl. “Gotong Royong includes residents’ homes, places of worship and village offices,” he explained.

He said that the distribution of clean water was carried out via two fire engines and one water tank truck belonging to the company with a total volume of 24,000 liters. On that occasion, SMBR participated in helping Perumda Air Minum Tirta Jasa (PDAM) OKU to distribute clean water to several points in the affected areas.

The distribution of clean water will continue according to residents’ requests or needs. “If tomorrow residents still need clean water, we are ready to help. Especially in ring 1 residents as part of the company’s community,” he said.

This activity is a form of SMBR’s concern for the community in the company’s environment who are experiencing a clean water crisis due to the flood disaster. “We hope that this assistance can ease the burden on residents and hopefully this disaster will end quickly,” hoped Hari.

Head of RT 05 Pasar Baru Village Haris Fadilah expressed his appreciation to Semen Baturaja for taking quick and responsive action in overcoming clean water difficulties for residents affected by the disaster, especially in Pasar Baru Village. “On behalf of the community, I would like to thank Semen Baturaja for distributing clean water to our community,” he said.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) OKU Januar Effendi gave high appreciation and appreciation to SMBR. “Thank you to colleagues from Semen Baturaja who have shown contribution and concern and actively participated in humanitarian missions in overcoming and minimizing the impact of disasters on the community in OKU Regency,” said Januar.

Apart from that, SMBR also synergized with the South Sumatra Province Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) to establish a Public Kitchen in the disaster-affected area in Pusar Village, North Baturaja District, South Sumatra Province.

Hari added that SMBR prepared 1 pontoon unit to help flood victims who were isolated due to a broken bridge for the Pusar Dusun IV Village Community. “This step was taken to facilitate evacuation and distribution of temporary aid to isolated communities,” he concluded. (*)

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