PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) is again holding National Occupational Safety and Health (K3) Month. National K3 Month is celebrated every year, starting from January 12 to February 12, with the main aim of increasing awareness and compliance with K3 norms in the work environment.

The theme for this year’s National K3 Month is “Cultivate K3, Healthy and Safe Work to Maintain Business Sustainability.” Just like the previous year, the implementation of National K3 Month began with a roll call which was held simultaneously at 3 SMBR site locations, namely Palembang, Panjang and Baturaja on Wednesday (17/1) which was attended by all SMBR employees at each site.

Apart from Apple, SMBR also holds various K3 activities including Watching Together (Nobar) Opening of National K3 Month by SIG, Work Space Competition with the Best Safety Equipment, K3 Webinar, Blood Donation Activity, Safety Contact/Safety Pause Video Competition, Catch The Safety Moment Competition , K3 Poster Competition, 1st Rank Competition, 30 Day’s Lose Weight Challenge Competition.

Not only that, SMBR expressed its appreciation to the 6 Fire Department personnel who have been dedicated to helping maintain safety and security in extinguishing fires in the company environment and surrounding community areas.

SMBR Operations Director, Muhammad Syafitri, in his opening speech at the National K3 Month Ceremony in Baturaja, said that implementing K3 is a shared responsibility, requiring the active role of all parties.

“Don’t let fatal incidents or work accidents, no matter how small, happen. Conduct Safety Talks every day to remind workers about risks and dangers in the work area. With efforts like these, everyone becomes aware of the importance of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) in the work environment. Remember, K3 is our shared responsibility!,” he said.

Apart from that, the Main Director of SMBR, Suherman Yahya, added that the commemoration of K3 month is a momentum to remind the importance of K3, in order to create a workplace that is safe, efficient and productive.

“We invite and encourage all Semen Baturaja employees to implement the Occupational Safety and Health Management System (SMK3) consistently and must follow it together, in order to realize increased work productivity,” he said. (*)

PALEMBANG – Continuing to prioritize the green industry, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) has succeeded in obtaining an Indonesian Green Label certificate with a Gold Predicate from the Indonesian Green Product Council (GPCI).

Green Label Indonesia is a green and environmentally friendly product certification officially issued by GCPI. This certification is expected to reduce the negative environmental impacts caused by a product.

SMBR products succeeded in getting the Gold title by obtaining more than 85 percent of the assessment criteria determined by GPCI. This certificate was achieved by two SMBR products, namely Portland Composite Cement (PCC) for Packaging and Ezpro for Bulk Cement PCC.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary, Basthony Santri said that the Indonesian Green Label Certificate is a manifestation of SMBR’s commitment to always present quality and environmentally friendly cement products to support development in Indonesia which is in line with the company’s vision. By achieving this certificate, cement produced by SMBR is considered an environmentally friendly product.

“This Green Label Certificate is SMBR’s advantage in improving the reputation of a company that is responsible for providing environmentally friendly products and sustainable solutions for customers,” he said.

Based on the assessment criteria, SMBR is considered good in monitoring product quality and waste management which has been carried out consistently and is also proven to have good facilities for production processes, product testing, waste management and emissions monitoring.

This Green Label certificate is part of SMBR’s strategy to realize sustainable principles or Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which have become SMBR’s commitment to preserving the environment. (*)

BATURAJA – Marking the end of 2023, a number of achievements and awards have been achieved as a result of the company’s positive performance. As an expression of gratitude, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) held a ceremonial event for the final cement delivery in 2023 and the first cement delivery in 2024 with the theme “Together For Better”. This event was held at the Wisma Ganesha Baturaja Factory Hall, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra on (31/12).

The event was attended by the entire SMBR Board of Directors, including Main Director Suherman Yahya, Operations Director Muhammad Syafitri and Director (Finance & HR Function) Rahmat Hidayat and attended by all SMBR employees at the Baturaja site.

This activity was carried out as a form of year-end performance achievement and a reflection of operational performance throughout 2023.

In his speech, the Main Director of SMBR, Suherman Yahya expressed his pride in the extraordinary achievements during 2023. “This achievement cannot be separated from the cooperation and solidarity of all SMBR people who have made the best contribution to the company. “In 2024, we will continue to improve our performance, improve business processes and preserve the environment by adhering to sustainable business processes,” he said.

Apart from these activities, SMBR also organizes One Day Sport which aims to improve the health and fitness of employees to adopt healthy living through sport. This event is held at the SMBR Sport Center in Baturaja.

Not only that, SMBR also held an event for reading the holy verses of the Koran, Tausiyah, and Joint Prayer as an expression of gratitude for this year’s achievements and prayers and hopes for the year to come.

He added that all SMBR personnel are expected to continue to be enthusiastic to face challenges in 2024 and improve performance in all business processes. “Let’s increase synergy and collaboration to better achieve common goals in the future,” Together For Better,” concluded Suherman. (*)

JAKARTA – At the end of 2023, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) succeeded in winning the Green Rating Company Performance Rating Program in Environmental Management (PROPER) award again from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) Republic of Indonesia.

This PROPER award was received directly by the Main Director of SMBR Suherman Yahya at the Bidakara Hotel, Jakarta on (20/12) at the PROPER Environmental Award and Regional Environmental Management Performance event.

The Green PROPER award is given to companies that have carried out environmental management through implementing an environmental management system, utilizing resources efficiently and carrying out social responsibilities well.

Suherman Yahya assesses that this success proves SMBR’s commitment to the sustainable business practices that have been implemented. In line with the company’s vision to become the leading Green Cement Based Building Material Company in Indonesia and supports the implementation of the Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) principles implemented by the company.

“SMBR’s achievement of obtaining Green PROPER is proof that the company has exceeded the requirements (beyond compliance) which include implementing an environmental management system, energy efficiency efforts, emission reduction efforts, efficient use of resources through 4R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recovery) efforts,” as well as management of B3 and non-B3 waste,” said Suherman.

The manifestation of this commitment is the success of SMBR through the continuous innovation programs that have been implemented, including the Energy Efficiency Program through the energy efficiency program for the cement grinding process with the addition of Cement Grinding Aid (CGA) to reduce the slag index. This innovation succeeded in reducing energy by 222,630.67 GJ.

Furthermore, the Emission Reduction Program succeeded in reducing emissions by 20,441.60 tons of CO2 eq through the CGA addition program in the cement milling process. Lastly, the Water Efficiency Program through the backwash water utilization program, this innovation was able to reduce the burden of water pollution by 36,394.5 m3.

Suherman expressed his pride to all SMBR people. “Thank you for the hard work of all SMBR people who have supported and provided their best contribution. “This award is a motivation for companies to continue to improve their practices and commitment to the environment in an effort to support sustainable development goals,” he said. (*)

PALEMBANG – Rumah BUMN Baturaja merupakan wadah berkumpulnya pelaku UMK untuk belajar bersama dan menciptakan produk kreatif dan berkualitas. Rumah BUMN Baturaja yang dikelola PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) selaku anak usaha PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) berhasil mengantongi sertifikat halal dari Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (BPJPH) untuk 49 Usaha Mikro dan Kecil (UMK) mitra binaannya.

Proses perolehan sertifikasi halal ini, Rumah BUMN Baturaja bekerjasama dengan Lembaga Pendamping Proses Produk Halal (LP3H) UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, yang bertugas mendampingi mitra binaan UMK dalam pengurusan sertifikasi halal serta melakukan vertifikasi dan validasi pengajuan sertifikasi halal dari UMKM.

Vice President of Corporate Secretary SMBR, Basthony Santri mengatakan bahwa dengan adanya sertifikasi halal ini, mitra binaan akan menjadi lebih percaya diri dan meningkatkan peluang baru untuk memasarkan produknya ke pasar yang lebih luas dan semakin memperkuat Rumah BUMN Baturaja dalam memasarkan layanan ritel terbaik dan jaminan kepada pelanggan dalam membeli segala produk yang ada di mitra binaan mereka.

“Pada tahun 2022, Rumah BUMN Baturaja telah berhasil melakukan sertifikasi halal sebanyak 27 mitra binaan. Untuk tahun 2023, per desember ini kami berhasil melakukan sertifikasi sebanyak 22 mitra binaan. Jadi hingga saat ini sudah ada 49 mitra binaan yang telah mengantongi sertifikat halal. Program pendampingan sertifikasi halal ini akan terus kami lakukan sehingga seluruh produk mitra binaan mengantongi sertifikat halal,” kata Basthony.

Tumini, pemilik usaha cemilan Keripik Macho, yang merupakan salah satu mitra binaan Rumah BUMN Baturaja, mengungkapkan rasa syukurnya terhadap program sertifikasi halal yang diterapkan. “Saya sangat terbantu dengan adanya sertifikat halal ini. Karena dengan mengantongi sertifikat ini, meningkatkan kualitas dan daya saing produk saya, apalagi membuka peluang untuk mengenalkan produk Keripik Macho ke pasar yang lebih luas lagi,” ungkapnya.

Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) SMBR Gili Aprial Braja menambahkan SMBR melalui Rumah BUMN Baturaja berkomitmen akan terus memprogramkan mitra binaannya untuk naik kelas dengan mendapatkan sertifkat halal. Secara berkala dan bertahap kegiatan ini akan terus ditingkatkan sehingga semua mitra binaan memiliki sertifikat halal.

“Hal itu sejalan dengan tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) dan Environmental Social Governance (ESG) yang diterapkan oleh SMBR, salah satunya di Rumah BUMN Baturaja yaitu meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat dan perekonomian para pelaku usaha,” pungkas Gili. (*)

PALEMBANG – In an effort to continue to encourage the progress and role of women in operational activities, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), was awarded the award for the Best Company for the Development of Female Workers by the Province of South Sumatra (Sumsel).

This appreciation was realized in the form of a certificate of appreciation given directly by the Acting Governor of South Sumatra, Agus Fatoni, to the Vice President of Corporate Secretary of SMBR Bashtony Santri at the Arya Duta Hotel, Palembang City, South Sumatra on Thursday (14/12) at the peak of the commemoration of Mother’s Day. 95 of 2023.

Meanwhile, the Acting Governor of South Sumatra, Agus Fatoni, said that celebrating Mother’s Day was a form of respect and appreciation for the struggles of Indonesian women from time to time.

“The theme of this Mother’s Day celebration contains the meaning that women must have the ability and capacity to empower their families so that they can be a motivation for their environment,” he said.

This award was given as a form of recognition for SMBR’s contribution and commitment in creating an inclusive work environment, supporting the development of the potential of the female workforce.

SMBR VP of Corporate Secretary Basthony Santri revealed that SMBR’s commitment reflects strong support for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in achieving the fifth goal related to Gender Equality.

Currently SMBR has 148 female employees working in all operational areas. Based on the number of female talents in the company, the composition is 16.5 percent based on the 2022 SMBR Annual Report.

SMBR ensures that the work environment is healthy and conducive to encouraging optimal development for the best talents regardless of gender differences and preventing discrimination. This is also in line with BUMN’s main value, namely AKHLAK.

“In supporting this, SMBR also provides support through facilities that take into account the special needs of female employees. “This includes providing maternity leave, availability of lactation rooms, dispensation for menstrual matters, as well as facilitation efforts for female workers who carry out dual roles as mothers and employees,” said Basthony. (*)

PALEMBANG – In an effort to strengthen collaboration and build business relationships between companies. On Monday (27/11) PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), SMBR Management held a friendly relationship with PT Pupuk Sriwidjaja (PUSRI) in order to strengthen business ties between the two companies.

The ongoing friendship between SMBR and PUSRI aims to strengthen the white clay business relationship as a raw material for NPK fertilizer which has been established since 2019. This business has great potential, which will provide significant benefits for both parties.

Located at Wisma Melati, PUSRI Complex, Palembang City, South Sumatra. The meeting was attended by the Main Director of SMBR Suherman Yahya accompanied by staff and warmly welcomed by the PUSRI Directors including Main Director Daconi Khotob and Director of Operations & Production Filius Yuliandi and staff. Daconi Khotob, who currently holds the position of President Director of PUSRI, previously served as President Director of SMBR.

Suherman Yahya said that the collaboration that has been established with PUSRI so far is a strategic step to increase competitiveness and provide added value between the two companies, especially in the white clay raw material business.

“This year, SMBR succeeded in obtaining a patent from the Ministry of Human Rights through ‘White Clay Production Process as Raw Material for NPK Fertilizer’. “Because the white clay produced by SMBR is considered more efficient and produces the best quality raw materials,” said Suherman.

Meanwhile, Daconi Khotob explained that this collaboration would bring positive synergy. Together to achieve extraordinary achievements and make a positive contribution to the fertilizer and cement industry, especially as the white clay raw material produced by SMBR has a patent.

SMBR and PUSRI management are optimistic that this collaboration will bring sustainable benefits to both companies and become a foundation for future innovation. (*)

PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) held an audience with the Acting (PJ) Governor of South Sumatra (Sumsel) Agus Fatoni in the South Sumatra Governor’s Meeting Room, Palembang City, South Sumatra on Tuesday (21/11).

From this audience, SMBR introduced the company’s new management in accordance with the results of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS) on November 8 2023. Introducing the new SMBR Main Director Suherman Yahya who was previously Director (Operations Function) and replaced Muhammad Syafitri as Director ( Operation Function) is new.

Acting Governor of South Sumatra Agus Fantoni welcomed the arrival of the SMBR board of directors. Agus hopes that SMBR will continue to work together in making the South Sumatra Provincial Government’s (Pemprov) priority programs a success. “Our priority programs are reducing stunting, extreme poverty, inflation, regional elections. Meanwhile, forest and land fires, thank God, are increasingly subsiding. “To carry out this program, of course we must continue to synergize with BUMN, BUMD and the private sector,” said Agus.

At the end of the meeting, SMBR Management gave the SMBR History Book (which had previously been introduced at the 2023 SMBR Public Expose Event on 24 October 2023) to the Acting Governor of South Sumatra Agus Fantoni which was given symbolically by SMBR Main Director Suherman Yahya who was accompanied by the SMBR Board of Directors .

“The book is a summary of SMBR’s journey starting from its achievements, strategic role and contribution to SMBR in infrastructure development and the national economy, especially in the Southern Sumatra region.” Suherman said.

Suherman added that SMBR is ready to synergize and collaborate with the South Sumatra Provincial Government to support ‘Advanced South Sumatra for All’ through sustainable programs. (*)

BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) continues to show its commitment to caring for the community and the environment. One of them is by providing assistance to the fish farming community in Marta Jaya Village, Lubuk Raja District, Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Regency with total assistance of IDR 150 million.

The delivery of aid was handed over directly by the Senior Manager of CSR SMBR Gili Aprial Braja together with the Acting Regent of OKU H. Teddy Meilwansyah and accompanied by the OKU Forkopimda and related parties on Tuesday (28/11) at Pokdakan Karya Mandiri Jaya, Marta Jaya Village.

The assistance distributed by SMBR’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) includes assistance to magot cultivation groups amounting to Rp. 52,500,000.- for the construction of maggot cultivation houses and supporting facilities, the silk worm cultivation group amounting to 52,500,000.- for the construction of silk worm houses and supporting facilities and the snakehead fish cultivation group Rp. 45,000,000.- for the construction of drilled wells and swimming pool facilities.

Senior Manager of CSR SMBR Gili explained that the assistance through the BUMN TJSL Program was a form of SMBR’s concern for the community in OKU. “At the same time supporting and synergizing with the OKU Regency Government. “There are sustainable priority programs here that have a direct impact,” he said.

SMBR is ready to support OKU Regional Government programs, especially those that are sustainable. “It’s not over. “God willing, if this goes forward SMBR will continue to support and provide assistance in other forms,” said Gili.

According to Gili, SMBR wants to have a fish farming location like the one in Marta Jaya Village. So, in the future SMBR can invite the Ring I community to carry out cultivation as is done in Marta Jaya Village. “Later we will make it in our area (SMBR). This already has experts. Later, we will facilitate it by holding training. “So, the people of Ring I can learn,” he concluded.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Basthony Santri added that this assistance is in line with the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) principles implemented by SMBR and SIG holding, namely encouraging sustainable solutions and innovation.

Meanwhile, the Acting (Pj) Regent of OKU H. Teddy Meilwansyah appreciated the assistance provided by Semen Baturaja for the development of fish cultivation in Marta Jaya Village. “Thank you to Semen Baturaja who continues to consistently help the OKU community,” concluded Teddy. (*)

PALEMBANG – In an effort to develop the potential of Indonesia’s young generation, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) in collaboration with the Management Study Program of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Muhammadiyah University of Palembang (UMP) held Junior Human Resources Development (HR) Training of Trainer (ToT) Training on Saturday (25/11) in the KH Building Hall. Faqih Usman UMP.

This activity was officially opened by Deputy Dean I FEB Muhammadiyah University of Palembang Dr. Maftuhah Nurrahmi, S.E., M.Sc., and also attended by the Head of Management Study Program, Dr. Zaleha Trihandayani, S.E., M.Si., lecturer, and 157 students of the HR Management Study Program FEB Palembang Muhammadiyah University.

This activity presented speakers from SMBR including, Senior Manager Health Safety Environment Meriadi, Manager Health Safety M.A. Fatahillah Saban, Junior Health Safety Officer Rosiana TM and Imam Pratama Azi, Unit of Health Safety Staff Kheusvency Harnum and Moh. Herdy Ariansyah.

In his report, Dr. Zaleha Trihandayani, S.E., M.Sc., said that this training was attended by students of the HR Concentration Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Muhammadiyah University of Palembang, who received competency theory material on Mastering Content, Mastering Self, Mastering Participant, and Student Practicing.

Meanwhile, in his speech, Meriadi expressed his gratitude to FEB UMP for involving SMBR in this training with the aim of supporting students to develop their potential to become competent human resources through ToT Junior.

“We are very enthusiastic about collaborating with UMP students in providing this Junior ToT training. “We are confident that through this training students can develop their skills, presentation, communication and leadership skills to become reliable facilitators who will be ready to contribute to various activities in the future,” said Meriadi.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Basthony Santri added that as a company that supports the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), SMBR continues to provide a forum for employees to hold sharing sessions with the community, one of which is through training for students. “This training is led directly by experienced tutors from among SMBR employees.”

“This is in line with the sustainability strategy implemented by SMBR and SIG, namely creating value for employees and the community,” said Basthony.

On the same occasion, Dr. Maftuhah Nurrahmi, S.E., M.Si., added that SMBR’s involvement and willingness in this training really helped the Faculty of Economics and Business, Muhammadiyah University of Palembang in implementing HR competencies through ToT Junior. “This collaboration is very helpful in developing competencies for students because it is delivered by practitioners who have direct experience in the world of work,” he said.(*)