Semen Baturaja Distributes 1,117 Basic Food Packages to the People of OKU Regency

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. (*)