Semen Baturaja Spreads Ramadan Kindness, Distributes Aid to Orphans, TPA, and Mosques Around the Company

BATURAJA – Ramadan is a special moment to share and spread happiness. PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), continues to show its commitment to supporting the surrounding community by distributing aid to orphans, Al-Quran Education Parks (TPA), and mosques in the company’s operational area in Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency (OKU), South Sumatra.

As part of the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program, SMBR distributed 100 school equipment packages for orphans in three orphanages, namely Mustika Orphanage, An Nur Muhammadiyah Orphanage, and Ashifa Orphanage. The aid consisted of school bags, notebooks, pens, pencils, colored crayons, erasers, and pencil sharpeners. The aid was handed over on Friday (21/3) to the management of the local orphanage and was enthusiastically welcomed by the beneficiary children.

In addition, SMBR also distributed aid in the form of 46 rehal, 46 Al-Quran mushaf, and 230 Iqra books to 31 TPA ​​and 16 mosques in the area around the company. This aid aims to support religious education and improve community worship facilities.

Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility SMBR, Kristan Teguh, said that this activity is a form of the company’s concern for the surrounding community and SMBR’s commitment to providing sustainable benefits.

“We hope that this aid can provide new enthusiasm for orphans in pursuing education and support religious learning for students at TPA and mosque congregations. Ramadan is a moment full of blessings, and we want to share happiness by providing support to those in need,” said Kristan.

The distribution of this aid is also in line with the Asta Cita program of the Prabowo-Gibran government, especially the eighth point which emphasizes the importance of balance between the environment, culture, and religious life in realizing a just and prosperous society.

One of the aid recipients, Halisa Armita from the An Nur Muhammadiyah Orphanage, expressed her happiness at receiving new school equipment. “Thank you Semen Baturaja, I am happy to get a new bag and books. So I am more enthusiastic about studying to achieve my dreams,” she said enthusiastically.

Meanwhile, Sandra Yulita, administrator of the Nurul Falah Sukajadi Mosque, expressed her appreciation for the assistance provided. “This is a very positive initiative, especially in this blessed month. Hopefully, this kind of concern will continue and more parties will be moved to share in this holy month,” she said.

SMBR is committed to continuing to spread benefits to the community through various sustainable social programs, in line with the company’s values ​​in building harmonious relationships with the surrounding environment. Hopefully, this spirit of sharing will bring blessings to all parties involved. (*)