Sharing In a Month Full of Blessings, Semen Baturaja Distributes Ramadan Aid of IDR 152.5 Million

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PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) distributes assistance to Persons with Disabilities, Orphans, Dhuafa and Santri Tahfidz as well as Mosque Equipment around the company. The handover of the aid coincided with SMBR’s Ramadan 1445 Hijriah Recitation Activity together with the South Sumatra Provincial Government (Pemprov Sumsel) which took place at the Aryaduta Hotel, Palembang City, South Sumatra on Thursday (28/3).

This recitation activity was attended by the Acting Governor of South Sumatra Agus Fatoni, Forkopimda, BUMN, BUMD, other Government Agencies and the entire SMBR Board of Directors including Main Director Suherman Yahya, Director (Operations Function) Muhammad Syafitri and Director (Finance & HR Function) Rahmat Hidayat along with employees /ti and aid recipients.

The event began with Isha prayers and congregational Tarawih followed by tausiyah and handing over aid to people with disabilities, mosques, poor orphans and tahfidz students who were handed over symbolically by the SMBR Directors witnessed by the Acting Governor of South Sumatra.

In his speech, the Main Director of SMBR, Suherman Yahya, expressed his happiness at being able to meet and stay in touch with the invited guests. “Thank God, we can meet at this Ramadhan Safari activity, which is a very meaningful forum for all of us to build relationships, increase faith, strengthen ties of brotherhood, as well as increase social awareness,” he said.

He explained that in this activity the company distributed various Ramadan aid worth IDR 152.5 million. These include assistance to people with disabilities worth IDR 20 million and mosque equipment worth IDR 80 million.

“We also provide assistance to orphans, poor people and tahfidz students worth IDR 52.5 million which comes from the SMBR Zakat, Infaq and Alms Fund (ZIS) which is managed and distributed through the South Sumatra Province National Zakat Amil Agency (BAZNAS),” he explained.

Meanwhile, on the same occasion, Acting Governor of South Sumatra Agus Fatoni explained that this activity was a Ramadan Safari activity of the South Sumatra Provincial Government together with Forkopimda, BUMN, BUMD throughout South Sumatra.

“Thank God, today PT Semen Baturaja is the host and tonight we can be together and stay in touch, those who haven’t seen each other for a long time can meet, those who don’t know each other become acquainted. This is one of the meanings of the wisdom of the Ramadan safari,” he explained.

Agus Fatoni expressed his gratitude to Forkopimda, BUMN, BUMD throughout South Sumatra who have collaborated with the South Sumatra Provincial Government in carrying out this activity. (*)

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Supporting Employment Social Protection Guarantees, Semen Baturaja Wins Paritrana Award 2023

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PALEMBANG – The contribution of PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) in supporting employment social protection guarantees for workers received positive appreciation from the South Sumatra Provincial Government (Pemprov Sumsel). SMBR won the 2023 Paritrana Award at the South Sumatra Provincial Government level in the Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Sector Business Entity category.

This award was handed over directly by the Acting Governor of South Sumatra Agus Fatoni to Senior Manager of HR Operations SMBR Andika Lestantyo at the 2023 Paritrana Award Award Ceremony held at the Aryaduta Hotel, Palembang City, South Sumatra on Tuesday (26/3).

The Paritrana Award is an award given by the president and held by the Employment Social Security Administration (BPJS) to Provincial, Regency/City Governments, and large, medium scale business actors, public service sector businesses, and micro businesses that fully support the implementation of employment social security .

SMBR won the second best award because it was considered consistent in providing employment social protection guarantees implemented by the company to its workers.

In his remarks, the Acting Governor of South Sumatra, Agus Fatoni, said that with the Paritrana Award, it is hoped that it will increase the Compliance and Concern of Business Entity Employers with employment social security regulations and concern in providing protection for vulnerable workers in the surrounding environment.

“We hope this will spur enthusiasm to protect formal and informal workers,” he said.

Apart from that, the Head of the South Sumatra BPJS Employment Region, Muhyidin, said that the 2023 Paritrana Award is an award given by the President of the Republic of Indonesia to the Provincial, Regency, City Governments and business actors who fully support the implementation of Social Security.

“This Paritrana Award has been running for the 7th time, and the winners have been selected through a long process,” he said.

Andika Lestantyo said that SMBR is very concerned about workers’ rights which are accommodated in accordance with the cooperation agreement, one of which is the four employment social protection guarantee programs. “There are four social security programs that we run, including the work accident insurance program (JKK), death insurance program (JKM), old age insurance program (JHT) and pension guarantee program (JP),” he said.

Meanwhile, SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Hari Liandu added that he expressed his appreciation and thanks for the award given by the South Sumatra Provincial Government to SMBR for its social employment protection efforts for its workers. “Thank you for the award given, which motivates us even more to provide the best social and employment protection for our workers,” he said.(*)

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Zero Work Accidents, Semen Baturaja Successfully Carried Out Overhaul of Baturaja II Factory

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) carried out an overhaul of the Baturaja II Factory, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra. The factory overhaul will be carried out over 17 days starting from February 22 2024.

This factory, which has been operating since 2017, has a production capacity of up to 1.85 million tons and is SMBR’s newest factory, whose construction took 26 months. It is claimed to be the fastest integrated cement factory construction project in Indonesia.

SMBR Operations Function Director, Muhammad Syafitri, explained that this overhaul was carried out to maintain the performance of production machines in optimal condition and maintain operational efficiency of factory production equipment.

“Every year, the factory must undergo a routine overhaul or comprehensive maintenance process. “This process aims to overcome damage or abnormalities in equipment by repairing or replacing damaged components,” said Syafitri.

Apart from that, to avoid work accidents during the overhaul, SMBR applies the principles of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) so that it is successful in achieving zero work accidents during the end of the overhaul activity.

SMBR Vice President of Maintenance, Eko David Irawan emphasized that the success of achieving zero accidents during overhaul implementation cannot be separated from the company’s commitment to K3 principles, as well as the compliance of all employees in identifying potential hazards in the work environment and implementing appropriate mitigation measures, accompanied by the delivery of safety briefings. which is carried out regularly.

“We hope that all parties play an active role in reminding fellow colleagues, paying attention to every appropriate procedure and making K3 an inherent behavior within each of us,” stressed Eko.

Thanks to the company’s commitment to K3 principles, at the beginning of March SMBR succeeded in winning two Zero Accident Awards (Zero Accident Award) at the South Sumatra Provincial Government (Pemprov Sumsel) in 2024. Two awards were received by SMBR for its achievements in implementing the 2024 K3 Program, in particular to SMBR’s two operational areas, namely the Cement Milling and Packing Factory in Palembang City and the Baturaja Factory located in Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Regency. (*)

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Semen Baturaja Wins Two Zero Accident Awards from the South Sumatra Provincial Government

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PALEMBANG – The success and consistency of PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) in implementing Occupational Safety and Health (K3) in all operational lines, has resulted in positive appreciation. SMBR succeeded in winning two Zero Accident Awards at the South Sumatra Provincial Government (Sumsel Provincial Government) in 2024.

The award was handed over directly by the Deputy Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemnaker RI) Afriansyah Noor who was accompanied by Deliar Rizqon as Head of the South Sumatra Province Manpower and Transmigration Service to the Senior Manager of Secretarial & Stakeholder Management SMBR Pramaja Gusnady, which coincided with the National K3 Month Apple Ceremony. 2024 South Sumatra Province at the Griya Agung Courtyard, Palembang City on Friday (8/3).

SMBR received two awards for its achievements in implementing the 2024 K3 Program, especially in SMBR’s two operational areas, namely the Cement Milling and Bagging Factory in Palembang City and the Baturaja Factory located in Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Regency.

In his speech, the Deputy Minister of the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower expressed his hopes to all parties in implementing the K3 program. “I hope that all parties will participate in ensuring that the national K3 program and strategy can run effectively. “The central government, regional governments, trade unions and other potential parties are also obliged to pay attention and encourage K3 to be implemented effectively,” he hoped.

Pramaja expressed his thanks to the Province of South Sumatra and the Ministry of Manpower for the awards received. “We would like to thank you very much for this award given by the Province of South Sumatra. “This award is proof of the company’s consistency in implementing K3 values and the K3 Management System which is followed by all employees,” he said.

Meanwhile, Senior Manager of Health, Safety & Environment SMBR Meriadi added that SMBR always implements K3 aspects in all business lines to create a safe and comfortable work environment. “In improving K3 services in the company, SMBR has two main programs, namely the Safety Observation System and Baturaja Risk Containment, both of these programs are to reduce potential dangers that exist in all SMBR work areas and of course by implementing mandatory laws and regulations related to SMBR,” he added. (*)

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Becoming a Resource Person at IDX Sumsel, Director of Finance & HR Function of Semen Baturaja Shares SMBR Business Opportunities with Potential Investors

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PALEMBANG – Director (Finance & HR Function) of PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), Rahmat Hidayat was a resource person at the Prospective Investor Forum event organized by the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) South Sumatra.

The activity entitled “PDKT: An Approach with the slogan Sturdy & Hold Lamo SMBR” was held at the Representative Office of the Indonesia Stock Exchange, South Sumatra, Palembang City on Thursday (29/2). Attended by 51 participants from various groups including students and business people in Palembang City. The event was opened by Hari Mulyono as Head of the South Sumatra Indonesia Stock Exchange Representative Office.

On this occasion, Rahmat Hidayat explained the business opportunities presented by SMBR including business performance, ESG (Environment, Social and Government) performance and achievements. He explained that SMBR had shown significant growth after joining SIG in 2022.

“We felt a big positive impact after joining SIG because it was supported by consolidated supply chain management. We can see from production performance in 2023, slag volume grew 12.7 percent compared to the previous year. Then the volume of cement production also grew by 7.5 percent. “Then sales performance, cement sales volume continues to grow by 7.6 percent, this is in line with the synergy of the logistics network within the group which opens up opportunities for SMBR to increase factory utility,” he said.

In terms of market share, Rahmat said that SMBR had succeeded in maintaining its market share in the South Sumatra region at 33%. “We are still the market leader, including in the main markets, namely South Sumatra and Lampung Provinces,” he stressed.

In terms of financial performance, SMBR recorded financial performance that has continued to grow and be solid in the last three years. “Until 2023, there will be an increase in revenue driven by growth in cement sales volume and contribution from sales of derivative products such as white clay so that SMBR’s net profit continues to increase every year. “This has a positive impact on EBITDA which continues to grow,” said Rahmat in his presentation.

He continued, he said that SMBR also has a derivative product, namely white clay as a raw material for making NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium) fertilizer, which is one of SMBR’s business strategies. This white clay is produced from research and development carried out by the SMBR Team and has a patent. “Thank God, the white clay product that we produce has a patent issued by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, we are also the first cement industry in Indonesia to successfully produce white clay,” said Rahmat.

Apart from that, in his presentation he also explained ESG performance as part of company sustainability. From an environmental perspective, SMBR has succeeded in reducing carbon emissions thanks to the use of alternative fuels through waste management as a substitute for coal.

“We collaborate with waste producing partners, from that waste we manage and use it to make alternative fuel. This is also part of operational efficiency which produces added value for SMBR and of course environmental preservation. “Then we also won Green PROPER, this award is difficult to get, but we succeeded, meaning we managed the environment well,” said Rahmat.

In terms of social and environmental responsibility programs, SMBR carries out several programs, including Rumah BUMN Baturaja and ecosystem management in used land areas by managing the silviculture system to become a habitat for cultivating trigona bee colonies. “We help MSMEs in Baturaja through Rumah BUMN Baturaja, especially as one of our MSMEs has implemented environmental conservation through Paying for Coffee with Trash in collaboration with the OKU Regency Environmental Service.”

In the closing session of the event, Rahmat reminded again that fundamentally, SMBR’s production and finances continue to grow and the development of mining land for raw materials is strengthened by joining SMBR to SIG, so business opportunities are increasingly wider. “Now, SMBR will not only focus on the cement industry, but become a provider of building materials solutions because of the support from SIG which has around 42 companies, ranging from subsidiaries to great-grandchildren in various industries, this provides an opportunity for SMBR to spread its wings business in the future,” concluded Rahmat. (*)

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