Present at Palembang Expo 2023, Semen Baturaja Shows Partner Products for the Baturaja BUMN House

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Palembang – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), participated in the 2023 Palembang Expo exhibition which was held in celebration of the 1340th anniversary of Palembang City.

The exhibition will last for four days from 15 to 18 June 2023 in the front yard of the Palembang Mayor Kambang Iwak’s official residence. Show 75 stands displaying various products from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Palembang area, one of which is SMBR. In the previous year SMBR also participated in the same activity.

This year, SMBR brought 13 superior products from Rumah BUMN Baturaja fostered partners, including clothing and food typical of South Sumatra. Not to forget, various interesting activities and entertainment were also held by SMBR during the exhibition, such as games and sweepstakes, which succeeded in getting the enthusiasm of the visitors who attended.

This exhibition is a promotional event to display a variety of products made by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from Rumah BUMN Baturaja fostered partners.

On Sunday (18/6) at the closing session of the exhibition, the winner of the best stand category was announced, and SMBR won the 1st Place Best Expectation Stand award which was received directly by Gili Aprial Braja Senior Manager of SMBR’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).(*)

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Through the TJSL Program, Semen Baturaja Supports the Development of TPS3R FT UGM to Overcome Garbage Waste

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Yogyakarta – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a Subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) through the Environmental Social Responsibility Program (TJSL) provided financial assistance worth 100 million to support the “Joint Waste Eradication Program” in the construction of Waste Treatment Sites Reduce – Reuse – Recycle (TP3SR) to the Faculty of Engineering, Gadjah Mada University (UGM).

The assistance was symbolically handed over to the Deputy Dean for Finance, Assets and HR of the UGM Faculty of Engineering Muslikhin Hidayat by SMBR Main Director Daconi Khotob who was accompanied by SMBR CSR Senior Manager Gili Aprial Braja on Friday (9/6) in the Prof. Building. Roosseno SLGC Faculty of Engineering UGM. Also attended by Deputy Dean for Research, Community Service and Collaboration at the UGM Faculty of Engineering, Ali Awaludin.

SMBR Main Director Daconi Khotob said that the TPS3R development assistance was SMBR’s TJSL program as part of the company’s commitment to support sustainable waste management and environmental preservation efforts. Not only that, this is a concrete step and our shared vision to create a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. “With this assistance, we are providing support to the UGM Faculty of Engineering in their efforts to improve waste management infrastructure, provide education to academics and the public, and develop creative initiatives in promoting the TPS3R principles,” explained Daconi.

Meanwhile, Deputy Dean for Finance, Assets and HR, Faculty of Engineering, UGM Muslikhin Hidayat explained that the TPS3R program includes the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, representing our commitment to protecting the natural environment and encouraging the use of natural resources. power wisely. “Thank you to Semen Baturaja for its contribution which is expected to provide broad benefits, both for the campus environment and the surrounding community. With the existence of an effective and efficient waste processing facility, it is hoped that awareness of the importance of sustainable waste management will increase, as well as create a cleaner and healthier environment,” said Muslikhin. (*)

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Open Opportunities for UMK Business Ideas, Rumah BUMN Baturaja Holds Regional Cooking Training

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Palembang, 15 May 2023 – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a Subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) through Rumah BUMN Baturaja held regional cooking training for UMK Foster Partners. This training was held at the Baturaja BUMN House on Monday (15/5).
The training was attended by 20 participants, the participants were taught basic cooking techniques and guided by resource persons who are experienced in the culinary field, namely Mrs.
This training taught about various types of pempek, such as pempek lenjer, submarine, adaan, and other pempek models. The participants also learned about proper dough processing, selection of quality ingredients, and how to produce the perfect pempek texture.
Meanwhile, one of the training participants, Yuliana, who is engaged in the culinary business, revealed that training like this was good and useful for MSEs to follow.

“I am very enthusiastic about this training, because we were taught from the start on how to choose quality ingredients for making pempek and then learn to process the right dough and produce delicious and delicious pempek,” said Regline.

Yuliana hopes that in the future more and more training can be made to support and improve the abilities and capabilities of MSEs and involve more business actors.

Rumah BUMN Baturaja is committed to providing quality training to the community in skills development. With this training, it is hoped that it can provide additional benefits and knowledge for the fostered partners, so that in the future they can open up opportunities for new business ideas.

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Dozens of Product Types from 14 Semen Baturaja-assisted MSMEs Enliven the MSME Bazaar for Indonesia 2023

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Jakarta – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) participated in the MSME Bazaar for Indonesia 2023 which was organized by the Ministry of BUMN on January 26-29 2023 at the Sarinah Building, Jakarta, by presenting 32 types of products from 14 MSMEs developing businesses in the culinary field, craft, to fashion and beauty.

SMBR CSR Senior Manager, Gili Aprial Braja said the 32 types of MSME products presented were produced by UMKM assisted by Rumah BUMN Baturaja. Not only do they meet the criteria, all of these products have also successfully passed strict curation, both in terms of quality and packaging.

“As of May 2022, Rumah BUMN Baturaja already has 261 assisted MSMEs from OKU Regency,” added Gili.

Apart from that, there are also Beeyond Honey products managed by Rumah BUMN Baturaja. Beeyond Honey is produced by Trigona bees. This type of bee is a primitive species that only produces a little honey but the quality is the best because it contains the highest bee pollen. This honey cultivation is carried out on SMBR’s post-mining reclamation land, which is managed by assisted MSMEs.

At Rumah BUMN Baturaja, MSME actors are not only given funding assistance, but also receive assistance in the licensing process, various training according to their respective fields, product packaging and marketing, to the latest is assistance for halal certification.

“As proof of our alignment with the development of MSMEs, the Baturaja BUMN House won the Inspiring BUMN House award at the 2018 BUMN Award,” concluded Gili.

“We are pleased to be collaborating with SIG in making the MSME Bazaar for Indonesia 2023 successful, which was organized by the Ministry of BUMN. This is our commitment and effort to encourage the assisted MSMEs to develop and continue to grow,” concluded Gili.{}

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Semen Baturaja Again Provides Assistance to Cianjur Earthquake Victims Through BAZNAS of South Sumatra Province

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CIANJUR – In collaboration with the Semen Baturaja Employees Union (SKSB) and the National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) of South Sumatra Province, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) is again distributing aid to the Cianjur Earthquake Victims.

Funds and Employee Zakat that have been collected were handed over to BAZNAS of South Sumatra Province as humanitarian assistance for the victims of the Cianjur Earthquake disaster. The aid was symbolically handed over to the Cianjur Regency Earthquake Response BAZNAS Team on Tuesday (6/12) on the spot.

This assistance is a form of SMBR’s commitment through the TJSL (Social and Environmental Responsibility) program to continue to be present with disaster-affected communities. We hope that the assistance received will be useful and can ease the burden on the victims.{}

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Disaster Response – Semen Baturaja, Provides Assistance for Cianjur Earthquake Victims

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CIANJUR – The PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk Disaster Response Team distributed aid to earthquake victims at one of the Islamic boarding schools in the Cianjur area, West Java (24/11). Representatives from the Company, Fandi Mardianto and Radityo, donated directly to disaster victims in Cianjur, West Java.

The company expresses its deep concern and condolences to all people affected by the earthquake in the Cianjur area. The disaster caused damage to buildings and caused casualties and injuries.

“On behalf of all Semen Baturaja people, we are sorry for what the people of Cianjur have experienced.” said Vice President of PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk Doddy Irawan in a press statement, Thursday (24/11).

The assistance provided by the Company is a form of social care for victims through the Social and Environmental Responsibility Program (TJSL) of PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk.

Post-disaster conditions were quite severe with buildings collapsing and leaving grief. Many families had to be evacuated in order to maintain safety and overcome the trauma of the disaster that occurred. Health posts are also on standby to look after and treat the affected victims.

Semen Baturaja hopes that the impact of the disaster can be resolved soon, so that the victims can return to their normal activities as soon as possible.

“Thank you for the assistance provided by Semen Baturaja. We greatly appreciate the assistance provided at this time.” said Choirul Anam to the management representative.{}

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Distributing Aid to the OKU Regency Government, Semen Baturaja is Ready to Support the Community Through the CSR Program

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk has just handed over 2 (two) units of garbage motorbikes to the Ogan Komering Ulu Regency Environmental Service at the PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk anniversary event, Monday (11/14) in the Wisma Ganesha Factory Hall King stone.

The commissioner of PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk, Ok Nurwan, symbolically handed over the handover to the OKU Regent, represented by OKU Regional Secretary Dr. H. Ahmad Tarmizi was accompanied by the Board of Directors of PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk.

This assistance is used to transport household waste that cannot be reached by garbage dump trucks, so that the cleanliness of the environment in the Ogan Komering Ulu area is maintained.

At the anniversary celebration, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk also handed over aid for the revitalization of the Ogan I Bridge in the Center of Baturaja City. The assistance was given directly by the Main Director of PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk Daconi Khotob to the Secretary of OKU Dr. H. Ahmad Tarmizi.

The Ogan I Bridge is an important and historic icon for Baturaja City which is also the logo of the OKU Regency government which crosses over the Ogan River. This bridge was built during the Dutch Colonial period and is still functioning well today.

This CSR assistance aims to help regional progress and social empowerment. In addition, SMBR provides real support for the planning for the arrangement of the Baturaja urban area so that it remains in accordance with laws and regulations and does not conflict with applicable regulations and in accordance with company policies.

“Thank you for the assistance provided by Semen Baturaja. We hope that SMBR will always be victorious and bigger.” said Ahmad Tarmizi.

PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk has a sustainability strategy to provide positive benefits for the country, especially in the economic, social and environmental fields.

The Company contributes to society through the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program. Collaboration with the OKU Regency Government and the Baturaja City Government as well as the Ring I community has also been well established.

“SMBR’s CSR continues to run, both in Baturaja, Palembang and Lampung. Currently, we always carry out social responsibility in accordance with existing regulations.” said Daconi Khotob when met on the sidelines of the event.

The program that has been running is not only providing assistance, but there are also training activities carried out together with Rumah BUMN Baturaja to increase productivity and the selling rate of UMK products, by increasing people’s skills.

The activities that have been carried out include coaching UMK Class Up with Coffee Roasting Training, Halal Certification Technical Guidance Program, Product Photo Training, and so on.

Semen Baturaja CSR also has a Disaster Response program, to ease the burden on residents who have been hit by a disaster. The Company also cares about improving public health through supporting Posyandu activities in Palembang City. This activity is carried out routinely to overcome child malnutrition.

“CSR Semen Baturaja will continue to develop and prosper the surrounding community as our social responsibility as a state-owned company in the Southern Sumatra region.” concluded Daconi.{}

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Semen Baturaja Wins Best TJSL 2022 Award

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PALEMBANG – Commitment to Support the TJSL (Social and Environmental Responsibility) Program, PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) Won the Best TJSL 2022 award with Outstanding Social Economic Empowerment and Community Impact Category Infrastructure Services. This award was held by Warta Ekonomi Virtually on Thursday (29/09).

Senior Manager Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Gili Aprial Braja representing SMBR management received an award given directly by Muhammad Irsan CEO & Chief Editor of Warta Ekonomi.

“Through the TJSL program, we are always committed to playing an active role in encouraging the Indonesian economy, which focuses on supporting four pillars, including economic development, social development, environmental development, law and governance, which are pillars of sustainable development goals,” Gili said.

Gili added that one of SMBR’s TJSL programs includes providing working capital to foster partners of Rumah BUMN and distributing CSR as well as providing training and halal certification to improve competence and expertise for fostered partners.

SMBR has been running a reforestation program since 2017 through a silvicultural system, we have planted more than 10,000 trees in the Baturaja factory area and provided plant seeds to Adiwiyata School in OKU Regency.

Not only that, SMBR also provides social assistance to affected communities such as fire assistance, social assistance for flood victims, other social assistance to communities affected by disasters.

“We are very grateful for the appreciation given to SMBR. Hopefully this award can be an encouragement and motivation for us to continue to be committed to sustainable development.” close Gili. {}

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Improving the Brand Image of MSEs, Semen Baturaja Through Baturaja SOE House Holds Product Photo Training

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) through the Baturaja SOE House held a product photo training for fostered MSEs on Thursday (15/09) at the Baturaja SOE House.

This training invited the resource person, Supriadi, a photography practitioner who is also the OKU Local Government Public Relations Protocol. There are 14 MSEs fostered by Baturaja SOEs who participate in various variations of MSE products.

SMBR wants to develop MSEs’ skills in mastering photography and editing techniques in order to be able to produce attractive product photos before being marketed online. In addition, the content produced can also increase the brand image of MSE products in the eyes of consumers.

Supriadi explained that good and attractive product photos are one of the marketing techniques to attract consumers because this needs to be applied to all MSEs in order to compete in the current digitalization era.

Risal as the supervisor of the Baturaja SOE House said that this kind of training was a routine agenda held by Semen Baturaja through the Baturaja SOE House.

“This training has a positive impact on MSEs to be able to display their products more attractively and professionally. So that marketing will increase and bring MSEs even more advanced,” added Risal.{}

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Caring for Humanity, Semen Baturaja Provides Aid for Fire Victims in Tuan Kentang Village

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk (SMBR) through the SOE TJSL Program distributed assistance in the form of cash and basic necessities to fire victims on Jl. Aibtu A Wahab Lrg. Suka Damai I RT.08 RW.02 Tuan Kentang Village, Jakabaring District, Palembang City, on Monday (19/09).

This fire accident occurred on Wednesday (14/09) after maghrib time which had scorched 1 housing unit filled by 4 families.

This assistance was given directly by the Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Gili Aprial Braja together with the CSR Team to the fire victims with a total aid value of Rp. 5.000.000.- (in cash and food packages).

“The distribution of this aid is a manifestation of SMBR’s concern that it is always alert and ready to respond to a number of disasters in order to help and ease the burden on the community and the environment affected by the disaster through the SOE TJSL Program.” said Gili.

On behalf of Mr. Imron’s family, he would like to say a thousand thanks to SMBR who has really cared for their extended family who were affected by the disaster, may the company continue to be successful and progress and always be given abundant sustenance and blessings in running the company.

Hopefully the assistance provided can be useful and slightly ease the burden for residents affected by the fire disaster.{}

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