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 Wins Two Prestigious Awards from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Thanks to Implementation of Good Mining Practice

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JAKARTA – Thanks to its commitment to implementing Good Mining Practice (GMP), PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), received a prestigious award from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) of the Republic of Indonesia, which was signed directly by the Minister of ESDM, Bahlil Lahadalia.

SMBR won two Pratama Achievement Awards for its success in the Safety Management Aspect and the Environmental Management Aspect of Mineral and Coal Mining. This award was given at the 2024 GMP Award event, which was held on Wednesday (25/9) in Jakarta and received by SMBR Vice President of Mining & Waste Management Muhammad Beni.

This award is a form of government appreciation for companies that have succeeded in implementing good and responsible mining practices. Mining safety management is one of the important aspects in the implementation of GMP, which emphasizes work safety, compliance with regulations, and environmental preservation.

SMBR is considered to have carried out mine management very well, both in terms of operations and compliance with safety standards. This award also confirms the company’s commitment to maintaining environmental sustainability and occupational safety in every line of operation.

SMBR Operations Director Muhammad Syafitri, expressed his pride in the award received, which further motivates SMBR to continue implementing Good Mining Practice as a form of implementing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles. This award is real evidence of SMBR’s efforts in managing occupational safety and the environment in the mining area.

“Occupational safety is the main priority in every operational activity. We always ensure that every employee receives adequate safety training and is equipped with the best safety technology. This achievement is the result of the hard work of the entire team in creating a safe and conducive work environment,” he said.

In terms of safety in the mining area, SMBR prioritizes occupational safety and health (K3) in every line of business by implementing strict safety standards to achieve the targets of Zero Fatality, Zero Occupational Diseases (PAK), and Zero Occupational Disease Incidents (KAPTK).

In terms of environmental management, SMBR has so far succeeded in reclaiming and revegetating 34.34 hectares of former mining areas, with at least 30 types of plants planted.

Vice President of Mining & Waste Management SMBR and Head of Mining Engineering (KTT) Muhammad Beni, emphasized that SMBR always carries out work accident risk mitigation and routine mine inspections to ensure employee safety and minimize potential hazards in the work environment.

Beni also added that post-mining land revegetation is SMBR’s effort to restore land function and increase its benefits sustainably.

“SMBR is committed to implementing sustainable mining operations by consistently implementing good mining engineering principles, where worker safety and health and environmental preservation are the main priorities, in order to create added value for all stakeholders,” said Beni. (*)

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Increasing Awareness of Work Accidents in Mining Areas, Semen Baturaja Conducts Work Safety Inspections

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BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), continues to emphasize its commitment to occupational safety in mining areas. On Friday (20/9), SMBR conducted a joint inspection with management in the mining area as part of the implementation of the Circular of the Director of Engineering and Environment/Chief Mining Inspector of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Number: 12.E/MB.07/DBT.KP/2024 issued on September 9, 2024.

Also present at the activity were the President Director of SMBR, Suherman Yahya, Director of Operations, Muhammad Syafitri, and Head of Mining Engineering (KTT) as well as Vice President of Mining & Waste Management, Muhammad Beni. Also present were the Mining Operational Officers (PJO) who were directly involved in mining activities.

Previously, on Thursday (19/9), SMBR also held an inspection and morning assembly led by Muhammad Beni. This activity follows up on the Circular of the Director of Engineering and Environment of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Number: 10.E/MB.07/DBT.KP/2024 concerning “Lessons Learned from Mining Safety Cases in July 2024 and Morning Roll Call Orders and Joint Inspections.” The activity was attended by all mine workers and aims to increase awareness and prevent accidents in the mining area.

This inspection aims to strengthen the company’s commitment to mining safety and appreciate the performance of the Department of Mining & Waste Management team who have maintained the supply of raw materials for cement production optimally. SMBR also emphasized its achievement in maintaining high occupational safety standards with Zero Fatality, namely without any fatal accidents in mining operations.

On that occasion, the President Director of SMBR, Suherman Yahya, conveyed the importance of continuing to implement a safety culture in every line of work. “Safety is our top priority. We are committed to always mitigating risks with the aim of preventing work accidents and occupational diseases,” said Suherman.

A similar thing was also conveyed by the Director of Operations of SMBR, Muhammad Syafitri, he added that risk mitigation is a key element in preventing work accidents. “We continue to evaluate and improve the work safety process. Employee safety is the main priority,” he said.

Head of Mining Engineering (KTT) Muhammad Beni said, “Inspection activities like this are a reminder for all employees to always be vigilant and comply with established safety procedures. The success of maintaining Zero Fatality is the result of the hard work of the entire team, and we must continue to maintain it with high discipline.”

This inspection is expected to maintain Zero Fatality and improve safety sustainably. Workers, supervisors, and Operational Persons (PJO) are expected to be more compliant with established safety procedures, with a focus on socialization and implementation of stricter rules. In addition, this activity also aims to strengthen the safety culture at all operational levels, encouraging all parties to actively minimize the risk of accidents. (*)

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Audience of Semen Baturaja Board of Directors with Acting Governor of Lampung Commitment to Increasing Regional Development

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LAMPUNG – The Board of Directors of PT Semen Baturaja Tbk. (SMBR) held an audience with the Acting Governor of Lampung Samsudin in his office on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

In the meeting, Acting Governor Samsudin invited PT Semen Baturaja Tbk to play an active role in development in Lampung Province, especially in realizing community welfare programs.

Samsudin expressed the importance of contributions from companies, especially PT Semen Baturaja Tbk., in the development of the regional economy.

“Development is not only about physical buildings, but how we can create a meaningful social impact. I hope that PT Semen Baturaja can continue to contribute to development programs in Lampung,” said Samsudin

The Acting Governor also emphasized several mandates from President Joko Widodo which are the focus of his work, such as eradicating stunting, controlling inflation, handling extreme poverty, and food security. He hopes that PT Semen Baturaja can play a role as a government partner in dealing with these issues.

Samsudin added that the government cannot act alone and needs support from the private sector. “The existence of these partners is very important so that we can work together to build Lampung. I want there to be a big leap in Lampung, and Lampung to become the best province in Sumatra,” he said.

On the same occasion, President Director of PT Semen Baturaja Tbk, Suherman Yahya, stated the company’s commitment to supporting government programs. “We have the same vision as the government to be able to contribute and benefit the community,” said Suherman.

Suherman also said that Lampung Province is an important strategic area for the SMBR market. Given the history of the company’s establishment, SMBR’s working area covers three locations, namely Baturaja, Palembang, and Lampung.

This meeting was attended by the board of directors of PT Semen Baturaja Tbk and high-ranking officials from the Lampung Provincial Government, who are ready to work together to encourage development in the region. (*)

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