50 Years of Work, Through SMBR Mengajar Provides Insight and Educational Assistance

BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) affirms its commitment to the world of education through the SMBR Mengajar program.

This program will take place from 5 – 12 November 2024 as part of a series of celebrations for SMBR’s 50th anniversary with the theme “Synergy in Building Sustainability”. The SMBR Mengajar program aims to provide education to realize the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045 by improving the quality of human resources that include insights such as knowledge about the cement industry, sustainability principles, and career opportunities in the industrial sector for the younger generation.

The entire Board of Directors participated as speakers, including President Director Suherman Yahya, Director (Finance and HR Function) Rahmat Hidayat, and Director of Operations Muhammad Syafitri. Participation also came from SMBR echelon I, including Vice President of Production Taufik, Vice President of HC & Governance, Risk, and Compliance Fitria Margaretha, and Vice President of Maintenance and Vice President of Technical Plant Eko David Irawan.

The Directors became speakers at universities, namely Sriwijaya University (UNSRI), Baturaja University (UNBARA), and the Sumatra Institute of Technology (ITERA). Then for SMBR echelon I officials became speakers at high schools, namely SMA Negeri 1 Palembang, SMK Negeri 3 OKU, and SMA SMTI Bandar Lampung. Through this program, students gain insight that includes knowledge about the cement industry, sustainability principles, and career opportunities in the industrial sector.

In addition to providing insight and education, SMBR also provided educational assistance with a total value of IDR 48 million, consisting of IDR 30 million for the three universities and IDR 18 million for the three high schools. This assistance is expected to encourage the spirit of learning while helping to meet the educational needs of students.

SMBR President Director Suherman Yahya emphasized the importance of the company’s role in preparing the younger generation to face future challenges. “We present SMBR Mengajar to foster new insights and broaden the views of the younger generation towards the industrial world. Education is the main key to achieving a better and more prosperous future,” he said.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Hari Liandu added that this assistance is expected to provide real support for educational needs and foster learning motivation. “We want this assistance to inspire students and students to continue to develop and be ready to become future leaders who will lead Indonesia towards the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045,” added Hari. (*)