Audience of Semen Baturaja Board of Directors with Acting Governor of Lampung Commitment to Increasing Regional Development

LAMPUNG – The Board of Directors of PT Semen Baturaja Tbk. (SMBR) held an audience with the Acting Governor of Lampung Samsudin in his office on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

In the meeting, Acting Governor Samsudin invited PT Semen Baturaja Tbk to play an active role in development in Lampung Province, especially in realizing community welfare programs.

Samsudin expressed the importance of contributions from companies, especially PT Semen Baturaja Tbk., in the development of the regional economy.

“Development is not only about physical buildings, but how we can create a meaningful social impact. I hope that PT Semen Baturaja can continue to contribute to development programs in Lampung,” said Samsudin

The Acting Governor also emphasized several mandates from President Joko Widodo which are the focus of his work, such as eradicating stunting, controlling inflation, handling extreme poverty, and food security. He hopes that PT Semen Baturaja can play a role as a government partner in dealing with these issues.

Samsudin added that the government cannot act alone and needs support from the private sector. “The existence of these partners is very important so that we can work together to build Lampung. I want there to be a big leap in Lampung, and Lampung to become the best province in Sumatra,” he said.

On the same occasion, President Director of PT Semen Baturaja Tbk, Suherman Yahya, stated the company’s commitment to supporting government programs. “We have the same vision as the government to be able to contribute and benefit the community,” said Suherman.

Suherman also said that Lampung Province is an important strategic area for the SMBR market. Given the history of the company’s establishment, SMBR’s working area covers three locations, namely Baturaja, Palembang, and Lampung.

This meeting was attended by the board of directors of PT Semen Baturaja Tbk and high-ranking officials from the Lampung Provincial Government, who are ready to work together to encourage development in the region. (*)