State-Owned Business Enterprises of South Sumatra Join Forces, Provide Relief to Fight Covid-19

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PALEMBANG – Semen Baturaja, together with other 45 State-Owned Business Enterprises of South Sumatra that are included in the South Sumatra State-Owned Business Enterprise Task Force for National Disaster, have donated medical equipments to the government of South Sumatra. The relief support provided consisted of accumulated funds from the entire State-Owned Business Enterprises of South Sumatra in the form of medical equipments, such as: protective equipment, handscoon, hand sanitizer, temperature scanner, oxygen spray, and multivitamin. The relief was symbolically presented by Pusri, acting as the coordinator of South Sumatra State-Owned Business Enterprise Task Force for National Disaster, and was accepted by the governor of South Sumatra, Herman Deru, in South Sumatra’s National Board for Disaster Management post on Thursday, 9 April.

During the implementation, the relief accepted from the Task Force for the National Board will have been distributed to places that need it, including hospitals. As a state-owned company, Indonesia’s State-Owned Business Enterprise will always continue to work with the government in managing the Covid-19 disaster, one of which is through the formation of Task Force. We all swore that we will thrive over Covid-19!

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SMBR Incorporated Into Covid-19 Task Force of OKU Region, Participating in Disinfectant Spraying on Public Area of Baturaja City

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BATURAJA – In anticipating the impact of Covid-19, the government of OKU region has formed the Covid-19 Task Force Team of OKU Region consisting of Regional Leadership Coordinating Forum of OKU and several companies situated in said region. Semen Baturaja is one among those companies that is actively involved on its activities.

One of its perceptible activities that were performed under the Covid-19 preventive measure is the spraying of disinfectant simultaneously on various public areas in Baturaja that was conducted within three days in sequence; starting from 26 to 28 March 2020. On the first day, the spraying was done on the protocol road, office buildings, marketplaces, and other public facilities in Baturaja city.

The simultaneous disinfectant spraying was aimed to prevent and minimize the impact of Covid-19 in OKU region with the hope that there won’t be any infection case among the locals. As a member the State-Owned Business Enterprises of this country, SMBR is actively playing role within the Covid-19 Task Force Team who has been directly mandated to help and support the procedures to manage the Covid-19 infection on its operating locations.

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SMBR Official Opening of the Arts Workshop of Srikandi Mahardika Movement

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PALEMBANG – Semen Baturaja has officially opened the Arts Workshop of Srikandi Mahardika Movement that is situated in Pantai Musi 13 Ulu Plaju, Palembang on Wednesday, 18 March. The Arts Workshop was built with the purpose of preserving and cultivating the traditional arts of South Sumatra and to hone the artistic creativity and potential of artists. The official opening was attended by the head of Seberang Ulu II district, Rahwan Paneh, the VP Human Resources of SMBR, Fitria Margaretha, the SM CSR of SMBR, Fuad Azizi, and the head of the Srikandi Mahardika Workshop, Galuh Sito Resmi.

“The extracurricular activities in this workshop includes the art of dancing, Haḍra (collective supererogatory ritual performed by Sufi orders), handicraft, and the development of students’ potential,” as stated by Galuh Sito Resmi, the head of the Srikandi Mahardika Workshop, on Wednesday, 18 March 2020. Galuh also mentioned that the workshop is independently owned and meant for local children to freely learn about various branches of artistic creativity. “This workshop is also the first one to be officially opened within the district of Seberang Ulu II, and we are aiming to also participate in other districts’ workshop in the future,” Galuh added.

This establishment’s design is likened to a house that encapsulates several educational institutions into one, so as to make it easier to coordinate these institutions. As for the age range of the students, it is generally between 7 years to junior high school students, while the learning educators consisted of volunteers that are predominantly university or college students. “The students do not merely receive formal education that is commonly being taught, but they can also learn non-formal ones such as dancing and poetry. Natural artistic talent and potential are being tapped and brought forth in here,” as explained.

Moreover, other than showing appreciation towards the workhouse, the company of SMBR will also give continuous support to it by observing the house of arts’ growth in the future. “We are in full support of this house, and the grand opening is our way of appreciation of it,” Galuh mentioned on the media.

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Semen Baturaja Provides CSR Relief to South Sumatra Social Welfare CSR Forum in Form of Brick & Paving Stone Making Machine and Cement Mixer

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PALEMBANG – Having previously collaborated with the South Sumatra Social Welfare CSR Forum to organize the Technical Training of Brick and Concrete Block Making on 12 December 2019, the CSR of Semen Baturaja has recently just donated brick & paving stone making machine and also cement mixer that were symbolically received by J. Rianthony Nata Kesuma, acting as the Head of South Sumatra Social Welfare CSR Forum.

Through both of these donated machineries, the Management team of Semen Baturaja wished that the participants of the training would be able to immediately practice the brick and concrete block production so as to further prepare them for jobs that require the specific skills and proficiency in corresponding field.

Semen Baturaja is also in full support of the government’s program that aims to raise the most excellent human resources in order to hasten the development of the country of Indonesia.

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Semen Baturaja Distributes CSR Donations for the Victims of Flash Flood in East Kikim

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Through their CSR Work Unit, Semen Baturaja has provided donations for victims of flash flood in east Kikim district, Lahat region, South Sumatera on Wednesday, 15th January. An amount of 602 housing units were submerged by the flood and another 32 units got washed away by the flood wave. 

Donations in the form of 250 boxes containing mineral waters and another 250 boxes of instant noodles were given by the CSR team of Semen Baturaja to the District Head of Kikim, Mr. Pebroni.

It is in the hope of Semen Baturaja’s Management team that the donations provided can help to ease the burden faced by the victims of the flooding.

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Semen Baturaja Organize Snake Removal Training for Locals of OKU

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BATURAJA – As of with the recent phenomenon of Cobra snakes sightings in nearby locals settlements, Semen Baturaja is collaborating with Team Snake Hunter Club to organize the Snake Removal Training and Measures Against Dangerous Animals. The training was being participated by the locals of OKU, which also includes the locals living around SMBR complex.

The event held in Wisma Ganesha hall on Monday, 13th January, was ceremoniously opened by the Regional Secretary of OKU, Mr. Achmad Tarmizi.

Ranging from subject matters concerning the identification of snake species as taught by Mr. Puput Pantoyo, the measures to get rid of snakes and also practical treatment of snake biting taught by Team Snake Hunter Club, Mr. Jogy Alpha Gumay (the Vice President of SHE) explained that this training was being held with the goal of ensuring the protection and wellness of SMBR management’s personnel from the danger of venomous snake bite and other dangerous animals.

The training held by SMBR was well received and highly appreciated by Mr. Achmad Tarmizi, representing the OKU regional government, due to how highly beneficial it is for the well being of the local citizens. He hoped that this kind of training could be arranged regularly to provide guidance for the locals on how to remove venomous snakes without killing it.

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Semen Baturaja Provides Locals of Ring I with Motorcycle Mechanic Certificate Training

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PALEMBANG – Semen Baturaja has held the Motorcycle Mechanic Certificate Training on Astra Honda Motor (AHM) Plaju, Palembang. The training took place from 28 October until 3 November 2019.

The training was attended by 20 participants, in which all of them are locals of Ring I Semen Baturaja plant from both Baturaja and Palembang branch.

The Human Resource and General Director of Semen Baturaja, Amrullah, officially opened the start of the training program. The Head Section of Maritime Industry, Transportational Devices, and Defense Articles Directorate from the Ministry of Industry of Indonesia Republic, Toga Simamora, and the Head of Technical Service Region of Astra Motor Palembang, Achmad Wahyudi Irmono, were also present during the grand opening.

This training is a realization of Semen Baturaja’s CSR program that is aimed towards the locals living nearby the Ring I of Semen Baturaja’s plant who are perceived to possess the potential of becoming skilled mechanics.

The company hopes that through the training and coaching of this program, it could give rise to the birth of new automotive entrepreneurs in Baturaja and Palembang cities.

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Semen Baturaja Readies to Supply Cement for Welfare Housing Development, Signed a Deal with South Sumatra Social Welfare CSR Forum

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PALEMBANG– The Company of Semen Baturaja will supply the cement necessary for the development of welfare housing in South Sumatra.

The collaboration between SMBR with South Sumatra Social Welfare CSR Forum is being listed within the memorandum of understanding signed directly by SMBR Main Director, Jobi Triananda Hasjim, with Social Welfare CSR Forum of South Sumatra, July Rianthony. The procession was being observed firsthand by the Governor of South Sumatra, Herman Deru.

The signing of the memorandum was done in the Ballroom of Hotel Aryaduta in Palembang, on Tuesday, 21 October 2019. The memorandum shall be operational upon signing and will have duration of 5 (five) years.

Jobi has stated that with the existence of this agreement, SMBR will become the sole supplier of the cement necessities, either sack of cement or bulk cement, while also providing concrete bricks for the housing construction that is planned to start on 2020.

The plan, as initiated by the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing of Republic of Indonesia  together with South Sumatra Social Welfare SCR Forum, will aim to build 1172 (one thousand one hundred seventy two) housing units for Palembang city and 800 (eight hundred) units for the region of Banyuasin district.

“We will always strive to contribute in every kind of construction projects in South Sumatra, it is our pride and joy in knowing people there recognizing our (SMBR) hard work“, Jobi added.

The cement product manufactured by SMBR has been tested and guaranteed in its quality to be used for various government and private companies’ infrastructure development projects in South Sumatra, such as Light Rail Transit (LRT), toll roads, bridges, and even harbors constructions.  

“Maintaining this specialty is our priority so that SMBR can always become the primadonna of cement in South Sumatra”, as he proudly state.

The Social Welfare CSR Forum itself was established to coordinate, initiate, facilitate, and synergize the potential of business performers, social institutions, higher academic institutions, and citizens in order to optimize the implementation of social responsibility in the world of business within the realization of social welfare policies as an effort to hasten the objective attainment of social welfare development.

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Semen Baturaja Provides CSR Aid to Victims of Karang Anyar Fire

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PALEMBANG – Semen Baturaja just recently has provided emergency relief and response for the victims of fire situated in the area of Tangga Buntung, Gandus district on Friday, 18 October. The fire incident has incinerated at least 30 houses.

The aid, which was allocated from the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund, is in the form of money donation and food supplies. The donation was directly presented by the VP Corporate Service Management, Ade Chitra, to around 85 families that have become victims of the incident. We hope that the donations can prove to be helpful for the victims of the fire. 

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Semen Baturaja Invites Locals of Ring 1 to Participate in Motorcycle Mechanic Certification and Training

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PALEMBANG – Through the CSR program, Semen Baturaja has collaborated with Astra Honda Motor (AHM) to once again arrange Entrepreneurship Training Program concerning “Motorcycle Mechanic Certification and Training”. The training program was held today on Thursday, 10 October in Semen Baturaja’s central office located in Palembang and is being attended by the locals of Ring 1 Kertapati village.

The training was directly being taught by Awi, the representative of Astra Honda Motor, Toga Simamora, from the Ministry of Industry, and also Ari Aryadi, from the Institute of Motorcycle Mechanic Certification Training.

The training program serves as a form of contribution from Semen Baturaja towards the locals living nearby the company’s plant whose aim is to educate and improve the local economy and competitive quality index, particularly in terms of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) startup.

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