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. (*)

BATURAJA – As a form of commitment to supporting economic equality and poverty eradication in South Sumatra Province in 2025, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) distributed 1,117 basic food packages to the community around SMBR’s operational area in Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Regency.

The distribution of basic food packages was carried out symbolically at the West Baturaja District Office on Wednesday (27/2) by SMBR’s Manager of Public, Government & Media Relations Aprizal Fajri representing the management to the Head of the OKU Regency Social Service Syaiful Kamal, providing basic food assistance was also witnessed by representatives of local residents and was also attended by the Head of the Linjamsos Division at the OKU Regency Social Service Dedy Munandar and the Head of the West Baturaja District Yan Kurniawan. Furthermore, the basic food packages were distributed by the OKU Regency Social Service to residents in need in various villages and sub-districts in a targeted manner.

Each basic food package provided contains 5 kg of rice, one package of 10 fried noodles, and 1 liter of cooking oil. The distribution of basic food packages covers residents in two villages in West Baturaja, namely Laya with 51 packages and Pusar with 131 packages. In addition, five sub-districts in West Baturaja also received this support, namely Air Gading with 146 packages, Batu Kuning with 277 packages, Saung Naga with 199 packages, Talang Jawa with 223 packages, and Tanjung Agung with 46 packages. Meanwhile, one sub-district in East Baturaja, namely Sukajadi, received 44 basic food packages. Aprizal Fajri said that this program is part of SMBR’s concern for the surrounding community. He added that this initiative also supports the goals of economic equality and poverty alleviation in the region. “We hope that this assistance can ease the burden on the community, especially those who live around the company’s operational area. SMBR continues to be committed to contributing to social and economic development in South Sumatra,” he said.

He also added that this program is in line with President Prabowo’s Asta Cita Government. “This program is also in line with Asta Cita listed in point 6, namely Building from the village and from below for economic equality and poverty eradication,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Head of the OKU Regency Social Service, Syaiful Kamal, appreciated SMBR’s initiative in helping people in need. “SMBR’s support means a lot to residents, and we will ensure that this assistance is distributed evenly to those who are entitled to receive it. We also appreciate SMBR’s quick action in supporting this government program,” he said.

In addition, SMBR also runs an entrepreneurship program to support through the Baturaja BUMN House, which has been established since November 14, 2017, to support the community’s economy. Currently, this program has fostered 597 business actors from various sectors, such as culinary, crafts, and others. At Rumah BUMN Baturaja, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) not only receive funding assistance, but also support in the licensing process, halal certification, various training, to product packaging and marketing

Through various Social & Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) programs, SMBR continues to be committed to providing a positive impact on the community and the surrounding environment. (*)

BATURAJA – Still in order to commemorate the 2025 National Occupational Safety and Health (K3) Month, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) held a blood donation event in three operational locations, namely in Baturaja, Palembang and Panjang.

This blood donation event was held in collaboration with the local Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) including PMI OKU Regency, Palembang City, and Lampung, which was attended by employees and work partners. The blood donation activities in Baturaja and Palembang were held on Wednesday (22/01), while in Panjang on Friday (24/01).

In this blood donation activity, 120 bags were collected. This activity was also attended by President Director Suherman Yahya and Director of Operations Muhammad Syafitri, who also provided support and appreciation to the blood donor participants in Baturaja.

Blood donation is a routine company program held every National K3 Month Activity. Senior Manager of Health, Safety & Environment SMBR Meriadi said that this activity is one of the company’s real steps in encouraging a culture of caring for others in the work environment.

“This activity is real evidence of Semen Baturaja’s concern for the community as well as the company’s contribution in supporting the government’s program to maintain blood availability at PMI. In addition, this activity also reflects the spirit of mutual cooperation and the company’s social responsibility in improving the quality of health together,” said Meriadi.

In addition to blood donation, SMBR has also held various activities in the National K3 Month series, including the Safety Photography Competition, Scaffolding Installation-Dismantling Competition, Safety Rescue Competition, First Aid Kit Filling Competition, and Ranking 1 Competition. This series of activities will later be closed with a Seminar as part of the company’s efforts to create a healthy and productive work environment.

One of the donors, Musep Priana, admitted that he was very enthusiastic about participating in this blood donation activity. “At first I was hesitant to donate blood, but after the medical team explained the benefits, I became more confident. It turned out that the process was also fast and not as painful as I imagined. It feels good to be able to share with others,” he said. (*)

BATURAJA – Entering its golden age, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting national development and maintaining superior product quality. Thanks to technological innovations applied in the increasingly environmentally friendly production process and support from all parties, SMBR has been able to maintain its position as one of the leading cement companies in Indonesia, especially in the Southern Sumatra (Sumbagsel) region.

Celebrating this precious moment, SMBR held the peak of its Anniversary (HUT) celebration with the theme “Synergy in Building Sustainability” in a Friendly Event held at the SMBR Head Office, Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency (OKU), South Sumatra, on Thursday (11/14). This activity is also the peak of a series of events, previously SMBR had carried out various activities such as fashion shows, badminton tournaments, quizzes, tennis, idols, basketball, futsal, fun walks and E-Sports.

Present at this event were the Board of Directors of SMBR, including President Director Suherman Yahya, Director (Finance & HR Function) Rahmat Hidayat, and Director of Operations Muhammad Syafitri, as well as the Board of Commissioners consisting of the President Commissioner who is also an Independent Commissioner Alex Iskandar Munaf, Commissioner Hadi Daryanto, Independent Commissioner Chowadja Sanova and Inosentius Samsul and SMBR employees. Also attending were the Acting Regent of OKU represented by the Regional Secretary of OKU Dharmawan Irianto along with the Forkopimda ranks and the Head of the South Sumatra Baznas Ahmad Marjundi.

In his remarks, the President Director of SMBR Suherman Yahya expressed his appreciation to all parties who have supported SMBR’s journey to date. “This celebration is a moment of reflection and a spur to new enthusiasm for a better future. We hope that we will continue to maintain this spirit of togetherness to make Semen Baturaja stronger, more innovative, and more competitive in facing future challenges,” said Suherman.

SMBR’s President Commissioner, Alex Iskandar Munaf, also added that SMBR’s achievements to date are inseparable from the dedication of all company personnel. “At the age of 50, SMBR remains strong as an adaptive company that continues to advance for the progress of the nation. We are committed to always supporting national development by providing high-quality products for the community,” said Alex.

The Acting Regent of OKU, represented by the Regional Secretary of OKU Dharmawan Irianto, expressed his high appreciation for SMBR’s contribution to development, both in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency and in South Sumatra and its surroundings. “Fifty years is a very valuable and meaningful milestone for Semen Baturaja. We appreciate the dedication and commitment of all SMBR staff who have made significant contributions to regional development,” he said.

Dharmawan also highlighted the positive impact of SMBR’s CSR program in the fields of education, health, and community economic empowerment. “This initiative shows that PT Semen Baturaja is not only profit-oriented, but also has a high commitment to contributing to community welfare and environmental preservation,” he added.

As a concrete form of the BUMN Social Responsibility Program (TJSL), SMBR distributes various social assistance from the fields of education, health, and community economic empowerment. In this anniversary celebration, SMBR distributed Education Assistance for orphans, half-brothers, and underprivileged children worth IDR 88 million to 240 elementary, junior high, and high school children from Ring 1 covering 6 sub-districts (Sukajadi, Air Gading, Talang Jawa, Tanjung Agung, Saung Naga, and Batu Kuning) and 2 villages (Pusar and Laya), then Education Scholarships for Higher Education worth IDR 30 million to 50 outstanding students from Baturaja University (UNBARA). In addition, through cooperation with Baznas (National Zakat Agency) of South Sumatra Province, SMBR distributed assistance for renovations, medical equipment, and operational support for the Village Health Post (Poskeskel) in Air Gading Village. Then the assistance of the MSME empowerment program through the Z-Chicken business program from Baznas with a total assistance of IDR 95 million for 10 Z-Chicken MSMEs. The assistance came from the Zakat Fund of the Directors and Employees of SMBR.

As part of its commitment to supporting education, the Semen Baturaja Employee Wives Association (IIKSB) also contributed to distributing educational assistance for 81 outstanding children, including 28 elementary school students worth a total of IDR 14 million, 20 junior high school students worth a total of IDR 15 million, 23 high school students worth a total of IDR 23 million, then 10 university students worth a total of 15 million.

Still in the series of 50th Anniversary celebrations, SMBR also held a Journalism Competition which was open to journalists until December 21, 2024. This competition aims to appreciate journalistic works that provide accurate information regarding SMBR’s contribution to national and social development, with a theme in accordance with this year’s SMBR Anniversary theme.

This entire series of activities emphasizes SMBR’s commitment to supporting sustainable development and providing benefits to the surrounding community. The age of 50 is not only an achievement, but also a starting point for SMBR to continue to move forward and face various challenges with a spirit of synergy and innovation.

A glimpse of SMBR’s performance, with the theme of Synergy Building Sustainability, is an encouragement for Semen Baturaja’s employees to produce their best performance. During 2023, SMBR managed to record positive performance in terms of both revenue and profit. Revenue in 2023 amounted to IDR 2.04 trillion, an increase of 8% from 2022 of IDR 1.88 trillion. Meanwhile, the 2023 net profit of IDR121.57 billion shot up 57% compared to the 2022 profit of IDR77.32 billion.

“SMBR management is committed to maintaining positive performance until the end of 2024 despite the increasingly competitive market challenges,” said Suherman.

He added that SMBR has received many achievements and awards thanks to the enthusiasm of all SMBR people in practicing AKHLAK values ​​as a foundation to continue to advance and innovate. (*)