PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) succeeded in obtaining a patent from the Directorate General of Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (KemenkumHAM) of the Republic of Indonesia.

SMBR received a patent through an invention or discovery regarding the “White Clay Production Process as Raw Material for NPK Fertilizer” with Patent Number IDP000090055. White Clay is one of the important raw materials in making NPK fertilizer. This material functions as an adhesive between the elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium which make up NPK fertilizer.

SMBR itself has been exploring the business potential of White Clay since 2019. This is one of the company’s strategies in dealing with cement oversupply. SMBR has been conducting research and development of the white clay production process for several years. This production process is considered more efficient and produces white clay of better quality.

SMBR President Director Suherman Yahya said that this patent was an important achievement for the company. “This patent is proof of SMBR’s commitment to continue to innovate and produce products using quality raw materials,” he said.

In terms of revenue, sales of White Clay until the third quarter of 2023 experienced growth of 13%, reaching IDR 27.62 billion compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth in White Clay sales also contributed to an increase in company revenue of 10%.

“By obtaining this patent, SMBR will have a competitive advantage in producing white clay for NPK fertilizer. “Apart from that, this patent also provides benefits for the national fertilizer industry, because it will increase the availability of quality white clay raw materials,” added Suherman. (*)

BATURAJA – As a form of concern for the environment, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) handed over 3 units of waste containers and 15 units of 2 in 1 waste boxes with a capacity of 50 liters.

Previously, the handover was carried out symbolically by SMBR Main Director Suherman Yahya to Assistant 1 for Government and People’s Welfare of Ogan Komering Ulu Regency (OKU) Indra Susanto to coincide with SMBR’s 49th anniversary which was held on Tuesday (14/11) in Ganesha Wisma Hall, Baturaja.

Furthermore, on Friday (17/11) at the Wisma Ganesha Hall, the assistance was physically handed over by the SMBR Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit Staff to the Head of the OKU Environmental Service, Ahmad Firdaus.

“Thank God, today Semen Baturaja again provided assistance with 3 units of waste containers and 15 units of 2 in 1 waste boxes with a capacity of 50 liters. We are very grateful for this assistance. “For this reason, representing the OKU Regency Government, I would like to thank Semen Baturaja,” said Ahmad.

SMBR’s concern for the waste problem in OKU Regency, he said, was not the only time, but had been demonstrated in previous years. “Last year, we were also given assistance for 2 Garbage Motorcycles by Semen Baturaja,” he said.

This need is in line with the increasing amount of waste in OKU Regency, which reaches 500 tons of waste a day. In addition, the acceleration of the increase in waste containers is not balanced with the damage to the containers, including the increase in the amount of waste.

Meanwhile, Senior Manager of CSR SMBR Gili Aprial Braja said that this waste container assistance was provided as a form of concern for the environment, especially OKU Regency and the provision of this assistance was in line with the BUMN Social and Environmental Responsibility Program (TJSL).

To the OKU Regency DLH, Gili hopes that these waste containers will be used as well as possible to transport waste from the community to the final disposal site (TPA). “Apart from that, this container is well maintained so that it can be used sustainably in the long term,” he concluded.(*)

JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) has once again made an achievement in the 2023 SNI Award event. The event organized by the National Standardization Agency (BSN) was held at the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta on Thursday (16/11) at the “Awarding of the SNI Award 18th National Award of Indonesia 2023” with the theme Standardization for Sustainable Economic Growth.

In accordance with the company’s vision of “Becoming the Leading Green Cement Based Building Material Company in Indonesia”, SMBR consistently provides quality products for customers and in accordance with Indonesian National Standards (SNI).

SMBR succeeded in bringing home the SNI Award with a Silver rating for the Large Organization Category for Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Health, Textile, Energy and Mineral Resources Sector Products. The award was handed over by Member of Commission VI DPR RI Subardi as the 2023 SNI Award Jury to SMBR Director (Operations Function) Muhammad Syafitri.

SMBR Director (Operations Function) Muhammad Syafitri expressed his pride in this achievement. “SMBR continues to focus on innovation and improving product quality to ensure customer satisfaction and positive contributions to sustainable development. “This success encourages SMBR to continue to develop and have a positive impact on stakeholders and the environment,” he said.

Meanwhile, Head of BSN Kukuh S. Achmad said the SNI Award is an appreciation given by the government of the Republic of Indonesia to business actors and organizations that consistently implement Indonesian National Standards (SNI). “For this reason, it is hoped that the SNI Award winners can become role models for Indonesian industry to implement standardization and conformity assessment in realizing sustainable organizations,” explained Kukuh. (*)

BATURAJA – For almost five decades, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) has been present for the country. It has gone through various challenges and dynamics, but SMBR continues to progress and transform to become stronger by joining SMBR as part of the GIS ecosystem.

Celebrating 49 years of age, SMBR held a peak anniversary event with the theme “Synergy & Harmony”. The celebration was held at the Wisma Ganesha Factory Hall in Baturaja on Tuesday (14/11). Previously, SMBR had carried out various activities including fashion shows, badminton tournaments, gaple competitions, quizzes, tennis, SMBR Idol, basketball, futsal and E-Sport which were participated by Internal and External.

This event was attended by the Board of Commissioners including Main/Independent Commissioner Alex Iskandar Munaf and Commissioner Inosentius Samsul who attended offline. Apart from that, Commissioner Hadi Daryanto and Independent Commissioner Chowadja Sanova were also present online. Also present at this event were the SMBR Directors, including Main Director Suherman Yahya, Director (Operations Function) Muhammad Syafitri, and Director (Finance & HR Function) Rahmat Hidayat, as well as participation from the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda). Not only that, SIG Main Director Donny Arsal also participated online in this event.

SMBR Main Director Suherman Yahya in his speech said that this anniversary celebration carried the theme “SMBR Synergy and Harmony”. This theme describes cooperation, enthusiasm and willingness to share opinions to create innovative solutions to create a more advanced Indonesia for the progress of infrastructure development, especially in the South Sumatra region.

“Hopefully on this 49th anniversary, all SMBR people will continue to be enthusiastic to continue to provide their best performance for the company’s progress and always apply AKHLAK values as the foundation in every company business process,” he said.

Meanwhile, the new President Commissioner Alex Iskandar Munaf was elected on November 8 2023 based on the results of the decision of the SMBR Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS). He received the mandate to become the Main Commissioner of SMBR.

“Thank God, I was entrusted to be the Main Commissioner of SMBR. “The first time I set foot at SMBR also coincided with a very special day, the 49th anniversary of SMBR,” said Alex in his speech.

Alex continued, I hope that the new Board of Commissioners and Directors can continue the cooperation and enthusiasm that has been fostered by the Board of Commissioners and Directors in the previous period.

“God willing, SMBR will be even more successful, more existing, more sturdy and durable,” he added.

SIG President Director Donny Arsal congratulated and expressed his highest appreciation for the positive performance and achievements achieved by SMBR in 2023.

“Thank you to all people at SMBR, both from management and all employees for their efforts and hard work so that the company remains more solid and better in facing challenges in 2023,” said Donny Arsal in his speech.

In commemoration of the peak of the 49th anniversary, SMBR provided CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) assistance in the form of educational compensation to residents in Ring 1 at 3 operational locations  Palembang, Baturaja and Panjang. Then assistance to the Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) Regency Government for the Environmental Service Program, Fisheries and Livestock Service, Rescue & Fire Department and District Education Service. OKU. Furthermore, educational assistance assistance from the Semen Baturaja Employee Wives Association (IIKSB) to students from Ring 1 Baturaja Residents. The total amount of assistance and compensation provided is IDR. 553,750,000.-.

Apart from that, SMBR also gave Loyal Work awards to 31 employees. The award is given as appreciation for the service of employees who have worked for 10 years.

Not only that, the SMBR History Book Review event previously successfully carried out the Soft Launch of the SMBR History Book on October 28 2023 in Jakarta. The event featured speakers who were directly involved in the initial events in the formation of the SMBR journey story, including Iwa Kartiwa as an SMBR employee with NIK (Employee Identity Number) 001 and Iwan Bestari with NIK 002.

Iwa Kartiwa tells the story of the journey when SMBR experienced a difficult phase amidst factory construction conditions. Since it was first established in November 1974, problems have occurred, the bureaucratic process is convoluted and the situation at that time where the rupiah exchange rate was being devalued quite severely due to the KNOP 15 policy implemented by the New Order government.

“The Yendaka phenomenon has resulted in the process of building the Baturaja Semen factory being stalled, because at the construction stage imported raw materials are needed, devaluation makes plans to build the factory more expensive and risk stalling,” he said.

Furthermore, employee with NIK 002, Iwan Bestari, added that since the beginning of the planning, PTSB (which is now called SMBR) was designed to build factories in three areas, namely Baturaja, Palembang and Panjang (Lampung).

“It’s just that building a factory in the Baturaja area requires different attention compared to the other two factories in Palembang and Panjang. “Because in Baturaja the pioneers had to clear the ground, understandably the area was still a thicket forest with various wild animals in it,” said Iwan.

The story of SMBR’s journey is summarized in one book containing 364 pages. The author and the writing team have interviewed more than 30 sources, from across generations of directors, former employees, commissioners, stakeholders and levels of society.

Famous figures interviewed included National Figure Azwar Anas, former Director and founder of SMBR. Former Member of the DPR/RI Marzuki Alie, Pamudji Rahardjo, Main Director who succeeded in bringing SMBR to the floor on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI). Until Daconi Khotob brought the company in the transition period to SIG.

SMBR Main Director Suherman Yahya said that this history book indicates that SMBR is half a century old. This story is not just documentation but a form of appreciation and respect for the pioneers of the founding of SMBR.

At a glance at SMBR’s performance, up to the third quarter of 2023, SMBR’s financial performance is very good, where revenue is 10% higher compared to last year and net profit reached IDR 54 billion or an increase of 25% compared to last year. Good financial performance is of course supported by marketing performance, where cement sales volume increased 9% compared to last year, white clay sales were achieved the same as last year’s achievements. With this increase in sales, the Company succeeded in increasing its market share by 1% in the South Sumatra region.(*)

JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) held an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS) at the Sari Pacific Hotel, Jakarta, on Wednesday (8/11) with an agenda for Changes in Composition. Company Management.

Shareholders approved the resignation of Franciscus M.A. Sibarani as President Commissioner. The EGMS also honorably dismissed Daconi Khotob as President Director.

Furthermore, in the meeting decision, shareholders appointed Alex Iskandar Munaf as President Commissioner and Inosentius Samsul as Commissioner. At the EGMS, Suherman Yahya, who was previously Director (Operations Function), was appointed Main Director and Muhammad Syafitri was appointed Director (Operations Function).

In his speech, Daconi Khotob expressed his gratitude to every SMBR person who has worked together for the last 7 years. “I hope the best for SMBR in the future with the new management, hopefully SMBR will progress, become more prosperous and more successful, I also hope that employee welfare will increase,” he said.

With this decision, the composition of the Company’s Board of Commissioners and Directors is as follows:

Board of Commissioners:

Main/Independent Commissioner: Alex Iskandar Munaf
Independent Commissioner: Chowadja Sanova
Commissioner : Innosentius Samsul
Commissioner: Hadi Daryanto Directors:

Main Director: Suherman Yahya
Director (Operations Function): Muhammad Syafitri
Director (Finance and HR Functions): Rahmat Hidayat

JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) succeeded in winning the ‘Gold Rank’ award in the 2023 Asia Sustainability Reporting Rating (ASSRAT) event which was held at the Raffles Hotel, Jakarta on Monday (6/ 11). This award was received directly by SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Basthony Santri.

The ASRRAT Award is an event for assessing the quality of sustainability reports based on Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. The assessment is carried out by competent assessors (Certified SR Specialists). This award was organized by the National Center for Corporate Reporting (NCCR) and the Institute of Certified Sustainability Practitioners (ICSP) and was participated by domestic and foreign companies.

SMBR VP of Corporate Secretary Basthony Santri said this was the second award for SMBR, in the previous year SMBR also won the same award. This achievement is proof of SMBR’s commitment to supporting sustainable development which is consistently implemented through various innovations carried out every year.

“This appreciation certainly encourages SMBR to always improve SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) principles and ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) performance in every operational activity, this is in line with realizing the company’s vision of becoming the leading Green Cement Based Building Material Company in Indonesia, “concluded Basthony.”

He added that SMBR carries out this commitment by releasing sustainable reports which are used to assess the achievements of programs that have been implemented in various sustainable aspects including environmental, socio-economic and community empowerment aspects. So that the company can have a greater impact and carry out comprehensive evaluations and improvements in the future to strengthen the company’s performance more positively.

“Programs that SMBR has carried out include the Environmental Conservation Movement program which includes reducing carbon emissions, efficient use of water, managing B3 waste and implementing the 4R (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Recovery) system as well as protecting biodiversity, then implementing good governance and empowerment. community through the TJSL (Social and Environmental Responsibility) Program,” concluded Basthony. (*)

JAKARTA – Almost entering its golden age, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) has just held a Soft Launching of the SMBR History Book on Tuesday (24/10) at the Bidakara Hotel, Jakarta. This book launch event also coincided with the 2023 SMBR Public Expose in the same series of events.

The launch of this book was attended by the Commissioners and Directors of SMBR including Independent Commissioner Chowadja Sanova, Commissioner Hadi Daryanto who attended online, then President Director Daconi Khotob, Director of Finance & HR Functions Rahmat Hidayat, Director of Operations Functions Suherman Yahya and accompanied by Vice President of Corporate Secretary Bashtony Santri and the SMBR History Book Compilation Team.

Long story short, the book entitled “The Three Elephants: Celebrating History, Continuing the Story” tells the story of the colossal history of a cement factory that was founded in Baturaja City, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. How a factory whose raw materials and processing to become clinker came to be in Baturaja, but also has a grinding plant and packaging plant in Palembang City and Bandar Lampung.

The initial idea for building factories in three locations was unique. The construction of the cement factory in Baturaja is intended to utilize the railway line for distribution. By the government, SMBR was built to meet cement needs in the Southern Sumatra region (Sumbagsel).

Throughout its journey, SMBR has experienced a difficult phase. The construction of the factory was delayed due to the uncertain economic situation in the country. Factory construction was hampered due to the crisis and global situation in the late 1970s. In 1998, SMBR was about to be sold to a foreign party. This book explains in detail how the management at that time succeeded in saving the company’s assets from a ‘hospital’ called BPPN and the grip of foreign parties.

On June 28 2013, SMBR also succeeded in listing its initial shares on the Stock Exchange so that it had the status of a public company. Until finally, in 2022, SMBR as a state-owned company will be integrated into the large ecosystem of the Cement Industry and joined in SIG. The journey of almost half a century of SMBR is summarized in this book.

To summarize half a century of history in one book containing 364 pages, the author and the drafting team have interviewed more than 30 sources, from across generations of directors, former employees, commissioners, stakeholders and levels of society.

Famous figures interviewed included National Figure Azwar Anas, former Director and founder of SMBR. Former Member of the DPR/RI Marzuki Alie, Pamudji Rahardjo, Main Director who succeeded in bringing SMBR to the floor on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI). Until Daconi Khotob brought the company in the transition period to SIG.

“The Three Elephants is a nickname that refers to the three SMBR operational locations that stand tall like elephants – sturdy and durable elephants according to SMBR’s tagline. “This book is a witness to the history, achievements and strategic role and contribution of SMBR in infrastructure development and the national economy, especially in the Southern Sumatra region,” said Daconi in his speech.

He said that the launch of this history book indicated that SMBR was half a century old. This story is not just documentation but a form of appreciation and respect for the pioneers of the founding of SMBR.

“Thank you and the highest appreciation to all parties who have supported and been involved in making this history book. “We hope that the wider community will be able to explore the contents of this history book, which contains insights, information and the history of the founding of SMBR as a source of motivation and innovative ideas to achieve common goals,” he concluded. (*)

JAKARTA – In the midst of the condition of the national cement industry which is still experiencing contraction, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), was able to record positive performance in the third quarter of 2023. These results were presented directly at the Public Expose event ( Pubex) SMBR 2023 which will be held in a hybrid manner on Tuesday (24/10) at the Bidakara Hotel, Jakarta, as well as live streaming via the Ms Teams platform.

On this occasion, the presentation was delivered directly by the Main Director of SMBR Daconi Khotob who was accompanied by the Director of Finance & HR Functions Rahmat Hidayat, Director of Operations Functions Suherman Yahya and Vice President of Corporate Secretary Basthony Santri.

Daconi said that by the end of September 2023, SMBR had managed to record an increase in revenue of 1.45 trillion or an increase of 10% compared to the same period last year. This income was driven by cement sales of IDR 1.42 trillion, plus White Clay sales of IDR 27.62 billion, which grew 13% from the same period last year.

“This encouraged an increase in net profit which grew significantly to Rp. 53.96 billion or an increase of 25% compared to the same period last year. “The increasing net profit was also supported by a decrease in interest expenses as a result of refinancing bank debt and accelerating principal payments on syndicated credit loans,” said Daconi during his presentation.

SMBR also applies the principles of sustainable development through operational efficiency and emission reduction programs, including implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), holding the SMBR Innovation Award competition, and Refreshing Mining K3. This proves that by September 2023, SMBR has succeeded in reducing the intensity of carbon emissions (scope 1) down to 0.572 Ton CO2/t cem eq, realization in 2022 (0.588 Ton CO2/t cem eq) and an increase in the thermal substitution rate reaching 3.57%, in on the realization in 2022.

In terms of Social & Environmental Responsibility (TJSL), the realization of TJSL Program Fund Distribution until September 2023 reached IDR. 2.68 billion, up 61% from the same period in the previous year. Some of the TJSL programs that have been realized include training through Rumah BUMN Baturaja, MSME Exhibitions in Jakarta and Palembang as well as distribution of aid to the community and government.(*)

LAMPUNG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) really cares about and wants to continue to improve good industrial relations with its Employees Union. This was realized by the presence of SMBR management represented by Main Director Daconi Khotob and also Fitria Margaretha as Vice President of Human Resources & General Affairs at the 2023 Semen Baturaja Employees Union (SKSB) V Grand Conference (Mubes) at the SMBR Site Panjang Office, Kota. Bandar Lampung on Thursday (12/10). The fifth SKSB Mubes carries the theme “Together with SKSB, Realizing Solidarity for SMBR with Increasing Integrity”.

This event was attended directly by SKSB administrators and members as well as invited guests, including the Head of the Lampung Province Manpower Service, Dr. Agus Nompitu; Chairman of the DPN Federation of Cement Industry Workers’ Unions throughout Indonesia, Faisal Arif; as well as colleagues from other cement industry unions.

SMBR President Director Daconi Khotob in his speech said that employees are valuable assets for the company. SMBR is fully committed to fostering industrial relations with employees in order to create a more productive, sustainable and harmonious work atmosphere.

“We must admit that without the dedication of employees, the great achievements that SMBR has achieved so far would not have been possible. I hope that SKSB will continue to play an active role as a good partner for the company to accommodate and convey the aspirations of employees/ti to the company, especially those related to with employment, exchanging ideas, in supporting the implementation of company work programs and realizing ideas for the company’s future progress,” said Daconi in his speech.

Meanwhile, Head of the Lampung Province Manpower Service, Dr. Agus Nompitu, SE, M.T.P, said that he was very happy with the harmonious industrial relations that were taking place at SMBR. Where the labor union and management are in the same forum with the same goal of advancing the company which will then be able to improve the welfare of the employees within it.

The main agenda for the Fifth Mubes is the SKSB Central Management Accountability Report for the 2020-2023 Period, discussion of AD/ART, and Organizational Regulations which are discussed jointly by the management, MPO and member representatives from each work unit. Another agenda is the delivery of the results of the 2023 Direct Election of General Chair Candidates by the Direct Election Commission and Handover of Position to the 2023-2026 SKSB General Chair, M. Ariansyah.

It is hoped that this V Grand Conference will be a good start for the new management and will be able to better protect its members and continue to establish harmonious industrial relations to jointly advance the company so that employee welfare will also improve. (*)

PALEMBANG –  Exciting news comes from PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk SIG), a brilliant achievement achieved by one of SMBR’s employees and a table tennis athlete, namely Hendri Radilah. He managed to win 3 medals in the IV South Sumatra Peparprov (Provincial Paralympic Week) event which was held in Lahat Regency, South Sumatra (Sumsel) which took place from 27 to 30 September 2023.

Hendri’s success in making the name of SMBR and South Sumatra Province proud cannot be separated from the efforts and hard work carried out by Hendri and his colleagues. Hendri, who represented the Lahat Regency contingent, succeeded in bringing home 3 medals in table tennis, including 1 gold in the men’s singles category, 1 silver in the men’s singles category. Men’s Team, and 1 Bronze in Men’s Doubles Category.

Hendri said that the results he got could not be separated from preparation and support from SMBR. “Alhamdulliah, the support and support from SMBR is extraordinary, both in moral support and in preparation because we need time to practice and SMBR provides support for that, so we can concentrate on the event,” said Hendri, an SMBR employee who served in the Unit of SMBR Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Then, SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Bashtony Santri expressed his pride in Hendri’s brilliant achievements. “Hendri’s achievements are proof that there are no limits to a person’s ability and determination, regardless of physical condition. Representing SMBR management, we are very proud of Hendri. “SMBR will continue to support employees, including those with disabilities, to achieve extraordinary achievements like this,” said Basthony.

He added that the company has committed not to discriminate against employees. “SMBR provides opportunities for individuals who have extraordinary abilities and potential. “This step is part of SMBR’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse work environment,” he stressed. (*)