Semen Baturaja Distributes IDR 99.6 Million in Aid to Flash Flood and Landslide Victims in Sumatra and Aceh

PALEMBANG – A series of flash floods and landslides that occurred in late November 2025 struck West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh, causing extensive damage to residential areas and public facilities, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The impact of these disasters left an urgent need for food and logistical support for survivors.

As a form of concern for the affected communities, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), distributed aid through its Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program, totaling Rp99,600,000.-. The aid distributed included 150 sacks of 10 kg of rice, 300 boxes of instant noodles, 400 boxes of tea, 400 cans of sweetened condensed milk, 400 kg of granulated sugar, and 400 cans of sardines.

All of the aid was handed over to the II/Sriwijaya Military Command (KODAM) on Wednesday (December 3) at Griya Agung, Palembang City, during a ceremony to release logistical and clean water aid for the Sumatra and Aceh regions, led by South Sumatra Governor Dr. H. Herman Deru.

South Sumatra Governor Herman Deru stated that 23 trucks and clean water tanks would arrive in Medan, a journey of approximately 36 hours from Palembang. The supplies would then be distributed to West Sumatra and Aceh, as Medan serves as a central distribution route.

“This aid represents the solidarity of various government agencies, state-owned enterprises (BUMN), regionally-owned enterprises (BUMD), private institutions, and the community. The total amount of aid collected reached IDR 2.6 billion,” Deru said at Griya Agung.

SMBR Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Andy Aprizal, explained that the aid was channeled through the II/Sriwijaya Military Command (KODAM) and will be distributed to disaster victims. “We are deeply concerned about the disasters that have occurred in North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh. We have entrusted all of this aid to the II/Sriwijaya Military Command to distribute directly to the affected areas. We hope this assistance can ease the burden on the community and help meet basic needs during the emergency response period,” he said.

Meanwhile, SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Hari Liandu emphasized that SMBR is always committed to providing benefits to the community, especially during disasters. “Social care is an important part of the company’s values. We hope this assistance can support the acceleration of emergency response and help affected communities recover,” he emphasized.

Through this aid distribution, Semen Baturaja reaffirms its commitment to continue playing an active role in humanitarian efforts and being present for communities in need, especially during disasters. (*)