BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) held an Occupational Safety and Health (K3) Seminar as part of the commemoration of the 2025 National K3 Month. This activity is real evidence of SMBR’s commitment to creating a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees and work partners.
The seminar, which was held on Wednesday (5/2) at the Ganesha Arena SMBR, Baturaja, OKU Regency, South Sumatra, received an enthusiastic response from 265 participants, consisting of employees, work partners, and internship program students.
SMBR presented two expert speakers, namely the Head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) of South Sumatra Province, Brigadier General Pol. Dr. Drs. Guruh Achmad Fadiyanto, M.H., and Senior Mining Inspector, Yoan Desianda, S.T. both shared insights on the implementation of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) and strategies for preventing the abuse of Narcotics, Psychotropics, and Addictive Substances (NAPZA) in the work environment.
Vice President of Corporate Secretary SMBR Hari Liandu in his speech representing the Board of Directors emphasized that K3 standards are not just compliance with regulations, but are part of the company’s culture. “We believe that a safe and healthy work environment will support the productivity and sustainability of the company’s business,” he said.
Meanwhile, Brigadier General Pol. Guruh Achmad Fadiyanto highlighted the importance of the company’s role in preventing drug abuse in the workplace. “Drugs not only harm individuals, but also have a direct impact on work safety and company productivity,” he said.
He also added that the use of narcotics is regulated in Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics. “Where Article 7 states that Narcotics can only be used for health services and/or the development of science and technology, Therefore, it is important for all parties to understand the legal limitations related to the use of narcotics in order to maintain a safe and productive work environment,” he explained.
In line with that, Yoan Desianda emphasized that the implementation of strict K3 procedures is an investment for business sustainability. In this seminar, he presented material entitled ‘Steps for Handling Accidents, Dangerous Incidents, Occupational Disease Incidents (KAPTK), and Occupational Diseases (PAK)’ which aims to increase participants’ understanding of risk mitigation efforts in the workplace. “Compliance with regulations and innovation in occupational safety can minimize the risk of accidents and increase operational efficiency,” explained Yoan.
In addition, on the same occasion, prizes were distributed to the winners of the National K3 Month competition which was participated by employees and work partners.
Through this seminar, SMBR hopes to continue to increase awareness of the importance of occupational safety and support efforts to create a work environment free from drug abuse. (*).
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LAMPUNG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) is once again present to show its concern for residents affected by flooding around the company’s operational area in Panjang, Bandar Lampung. On Monday (27/1), SMBR distributed additional aid to two sub-districts affected by flooding, namely Way Lunik Sub-district and Pidada Sub-district in Bandar Lampung.
The aid was handed over by Senior Manager of Palembang & Panjang Plant SMBR Kristan Teguh as the company’s representative. The aid was received directly by Way Lunik Sub-district Head Doddy Marthalaga, and Pidada Sub-district Head Usmansyah.
The assistance distributed was in the form of basic necessities such as 200 kg of rice, 100 boxes of instant noodles, 100 cans of condensed milk, 100 kg of eggs, 100 boxes of tea, 100 kg of sugar, 5 kg of coffee, 100 cans of sardines, 100 boxes of mineral water, and 2 water pumps for the two sub-districts.
In addition, SMBR also provided assistance to Way Laga Sub-district in the form of 1 water pump to help the recovery process of the flood-affected area. The total assistance was worth IDR 47.8 million.
Kristan Teguh explained that this assistance was the second time SMBR was present in the midst of the community affected by the flood disaster. “Previously, on January 23, we together with Baznas South Sumatra had distributed 500 basic food packages for residents of Way Lunik and Pidada Sub-districts. This assistance is our continued effort to ease the burden of affected residents,” explained Teguh.
SMBR hopes that the assistance provided can help meet the daily needs of residents while accelerating the post-flood recovery process.
“The presence of Semen Baturaja at a moment like this is not only a manifestation of the company’s commitment to social responsibility, but also real evidence of concern for the surrounding community. We will continue to support this disaster recovery effort and hope that conditions will improve soon,” he added.
Meanwhile, the handover of this assistance was welcomed by the local Village Head, they expressed their gratitude for the assistance provided by Semen Baturaja. “We express our gratitude for the assistance provided by Semen Baturaja. Hopefully this assistance, especially the water pump equipment, can help our residents in dealing with the flood situation and accelerate the recovery process,” said Doddy Marthalaga as the Village Head of Way Lunik (*)
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BATURAJA – Still in order to commemorate the 2025 National Occupational Safety and Health (K3) Month, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) held a blood donation event in three operational locations, namely in Baturaja, Palembang and Panjang.
This blood donation event was held in collaboration with the local Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) including PMI OKU Regency, Palembang City, and Lampung, which was attended by employees and work partners. The blood donation activities in Baturaja and Palembang were held on Wednesday (22/01), while in Panjang on Friday (24/01).
In this blood donation activity, 120 bags were collected. This activity was also attended by President Director Suherman Yahya and Director of Operations Muhammad Syafitri, who also provided support and appreciation to the blood donor participants in Baturaja.
Blood donation is a routine company program held every National K3 Month Activity. Senior Manager of Health, Safety & Environment SMBR Meriadi said that this activity is one of the company’s real steps in encouraging a culture of caring for others in the work environment.
“This activity is real evidence of Semen Baturaja’s concern for the community as well as the company’s contribution in supporting the government’s program to maintain blood availability at PMI. In addition, this activity also reflects the spirit of mutual cooperation and the company’s social responsibility in improving the quality of health together,” said Meriadi.
In addition to blood donation, SMBR has also held various activities in the National K3 Month series, including the Safety Photography Competition, Scaffolding Installation-Dismantling Competition, Safety Rescue Competition, First Aid Kit Filling Competition, and Ranking 1 Competition. This series of activities will later be closed with a Seminar as part of the company’s efforts to create a healthy and productive work environment.
One of the donors, Musep Priana, admitted that he was very enthusiastic about participating in this blood donation activity. “At first I was hesitant to donate blood, but after the medical team explained the benefits, I became more confident. It turned out that the process was also fast and not as painful as I imagined. It feels good to be able to share with others,” he said. (*)
LAMPUNG – As a form of concern for the community affected by the flood disaster in Bandar Lampung, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) together with the National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) of South Sumatra distributed aid to the victims. This aid came from zakat funds collected from SMBR employees as a form of solidarity and corporate social responsibility.
The aid was distributed to two sub-districts, namely Way Lunik and Pidada, which are located around SMBR’s operational area in Panjang. The aid provided included 500 packages for each type of basic needs, including 5 kg of rice, 1 kg of flour, 1 kg of sugar, 265 gr of soy sauce, 1 kg of cooking oil, canned sardines, boxed tea, condensed milk, and biscuits. Each sub-district received 250 packages of each type of aid distributed.
This assistance was handed over directly by Senior Manager of Palembang & Panjang Plant Kristan Teguh to the two sub-districts, namely Way Lunik Sub-district Head Doddy Marthalaga and Pidada Sub-district Head Usmansyah on (23/1). The handover of this assistance was witnessed by residents of each sub-district to ensure that the distribution was right on target and reached local residents.
Kristan Teguh said that this assistance was part of SMBR’s commitment to helping the community around the company’s operational area. “We hope that this assistance can ease the burden on the community affected by the flood and hopefully the conditions will recover soon,” he said.
Meanwhile, Panjang Sub-district Head Hendry Satria Jaya also appreciated the assistance provided by Semen Baturaja. “Thank you to Semen Baturaja for this quick response assistance, hopefully something like this is also a form of the company’s concern for our community,” said Hendry who was present when the assistance was provided in Way Lunik Sub-district.
The same thing was also conveyed by one of the residents receiving the assistance, Jumi Akristini, a resident of RT 031, Way Lunik Sub-district, who expressed her gratitude and thanks for the assistance provided. “We are very helped by this assistance. Thank you to Semen Baturaja who has cared about us in the midst of difficult conditions like this,” he said. (*)
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PALEMBANG – In the spirit of Christmas full of love, PT Semen Baturaja (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) together with three other state-owned companies, namely PT Bukit Asam Tbk, PT Pupuk Sriwidjaja Palembang, and PT Hutama Karya (Persero), distributed aid to two orphanages in South Sumatra.
This activity is part of a series of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs ‘Christmas Together 2024 Ministry of SOEs and SOEs’ from the South Sumatra regional area. The aid was distributed on Tuesday (7/1) through the SCJ Provincial Office, Palembang, in the form of 2.46 tons of rice, 460 kg of sugar, and 460 liters of cooking oil with a total value of IDR 50 million.
This aid is intended for the Santa Maria Orphanage, which cares for around 60 orphans in Banyuasin, and the Santo Yusuf Orphanage which cares for around 50 orphans in Baturaja.
Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) SMBR Gili Aprial Braja said that this activity reflects the spirit of togetherness and commitment of BUMN in supporting the welfare of the community, especially children in need.
“We strive to provide more than just assistance, by bringing hope and enthusiasm to the children in the orphanage so that they can achieve a better future. SMBR and other BUMN will continue to play an active role in social programs that bring real benefits to the community,” said Gili.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Joint Christmas Committee of the Ministry of BUMN for the Palembang Region, Bambang Dwi Setiawan, hopes that through this activity the Ministry of BUMN and BUMN can share happiness as well as spread benefits to the community in celebrating Christmas together.
“This assistance is a form of our concern and love for those in need. Hopefully it can be useful and bring joy,” said Bambang.
The Head of the Imam – Imam Hati Kudus Yesus Foundation, Father Andreas Suparman SCJ, expressed his gratitude for the sign of love from the Ministry of BUMN and BUMN.
“For us, this is an extraordinary sign of love because it is indeed a form of concern for the children in the orphanage. Hopefully this will truly bring joy to them and also bring development to them because they truly feel cared for,” he said.
The same thing was also conveyed by Father Finsentius Ari Setiono representing the Santa Maria Orphanage, expressing his deep gratitude for the concern and support from BUMN.
“We are truly grateful for the love and attention from people. Hopefully this attention can make the children develop further and be able to achieve their dreams,” he said.
This assistance is part of a series of activities for Christmas Together with the Ministry of BUMN Regional Palembang. The peak of the Christmas Together celebration will take place in Palembang on January 20, 2025. (*)
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BATURAJA – In order to commemorate the 2025 National Occupational Safety and Health (K3) Month, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) held various activities to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of K3 in the work environment. With the theme ‘Strengthening Human Resource Capacity in Supporting the Implementation of the K3 Management System (SMK3) to Increase Productivity’.
To enliven this commemoration, SMBR held a number of competitions and activities involving all elements of the company. The following are some of the activities held:
Catch the Safety Moment Competition (Photography)
Scaffolding Assembly and Dismantling Competition
Blood Donation Activity in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI)
Safety Rescue Competition
Ranking 1 Competition Regarding K3
National K3 Month Seminar
As part of ongoing efforts, SMBR Operations Director Muhammad Syafitri explained that the company continues to strengthen the implementation of the K3 Management System (SMK3) in all of the company’s operational activities.
“This strategic step is not only aimed at ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, but also optimizing operational effectiveness and building a responsive and proactive work culture in managing K3 risks,” explained Syafitri.
In his remarks at the 2025 National K3 Month Roll Call held at the Baturaja Factory on Tuesday (15/1), Muhammad Syafitri said that this commemoration is an important momentum to remind all parties of the strategic role of K3 in supporting productivity and work welfare.
He also emphasized the importance of cross-party collaboration in building a safe work environment. “K3 is not only the responsibility of the company, but also all employees and work partners. Through this activity, we want to build collective awareness that safety is a top priority,” he added. (*)
BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) has once again demonstrated its role in the world of national innovation by winning 6 awards at the 28th National Quality and Productivity Work Meeting (TKMPN) 2024 held at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, 2-6 December 2024.
The event held by PT Wahana Kendali Mutu (PT WKM) in collaboration with the Indonesian Quality & Productivity Management Association (AMMPI) was attended by 2,470 participants from 654 innovation teams, representing 230 agencies consisting of companies, educational institutions, and organizations from all over Indonesia.
SMBR sent its 6 best innovation teams to this competition and won 6 awards, including Platinum awards and 4 Gold awards. Each team successfully demonstrated their respective strengths, with White Clay and Beaker winning the highest award, Platinum, while WOOF Team, Pempek Sagu, CBM Pro, and Elmec Pro received Gold.
SMBR President Director Suherman Yahya expressed his pride in this achievement. “The success achieved by this innovation team reflects the hard work, commitment, and enthusiasm to continue creating new innovations amidst the increasingly competitive challenges of the cement industry. The spirit of continuous improvement that has become a culture at SMBR has produced extraordinary results and we should all be proud of it,” he said.
The innovations carried out by these six teams are not just ideas, but also have a real impact on the company’s performance. If implemented comprehensively, the results of their innovations are projected to provide economic benefits while increasing efficiency in various operational aspects.
“This is a concrete step by SMBR in supporting the company’s sustainability through the use of creative and solution-oriented ideas,” added Suherman.
In line with this, Senior Manager of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) SMBR, Taufiqurrahman also expressed his appreciation, “This achievement is the result of solid collaboration of all teams involved. The innovation that we present is not only focused on efficiency, but also on the sustainability of the work process that supports overall productivity improvement,” he said.
Meanwhile, Rakhmat Adiwijaya from the White Clay Team expressed his pride and gratitude for his team’s success in achieving the Platinum predicate. “I am very grateful to be a part of this competition and win the award. This experience really provides new motivation for me and my fellow innovators at Semen Baturaja to continue to produce the best work,” he said. (*)
BATURAJA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), anak perusahaan dari PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), tetap optimis menutup tahun 2024 dengan kinerja positif meskipun kondisi pasar yang kompetitif. Hingga kuartal III 2024, SMBR berhasil mencatatkan peningkatan volume penjualan sebesar 1% dibandingkan tahun sebelumnya. Meskipun permintaan semen di wilayah Sumatera Bagian Selatan (Sumbagsel) mengalami penurunan -1,4% YoY, terutama di pasar Sumsel dan Lampung, SMBR terus menjaga kestabilan penjualannya.
Direktur Utama SMBR Suherman Yahya dalam acara Public Expose 2024 yang dilaksanakan secara daring pada hari Jumat (6/12), mengungkapkan bahwa meskipun tantangan kompetisi di pasar semakin ketat, perusahaan berhasil mempertahankan volume penjualan yang positif hingga kuartal III 2024. “Kami melihat potensi peningkatan volume penjualan semen pada kuartal IV 2024, terutama sebelum libur Natal dan Tahun Baru, yang didorong oleh siklus permintaan yang menguat,” ujar Suherman.
Di tingkat nasional, permintaan semen diperkirakan akan tumbuh 1%, dengan tingkat utilisasi industri yang meningkat sebesar 1% dibandingkan tahun 2023. Meskipun utilisasi masih berada di bawah level yang diproyeksikan pada tahun 2019, outlook untuk tahun 2025 menunjukkan prospek pemulihan yang positif di sektor ini, berdasarkan data Outlook ASI 2025.
Suherman juga menambahkan, menghadapi 2025, industri semen masih akan menghadapi tantangan akibat kondisi pasar yang oversupply. Namun, SMBR tetap optimis untuk memanfaatkan peluang yang datang melalui program pemerintah yang berfokus pada pembangunan infrastruktur. “Program infrastruktur, termasuk pembangunan 3 juta rumah dan pembebasan BPHTB untuk kategori tertentu, akan menjadi pendorong utama permintaan semen pada tahun 2025,” tambahnya.
Selain itu, SMBR berencana untuk terus memperkuat kontribusi produk non-semen, seperti whiteclay dan limestone, guna mendukung pertumbuhan berkelanjutan perusahaan. Dengan berbagai langkah strategis ini, SMBR percaya dapat terus mencatatkan kinerja positif meskipun menghadapi tantangan yang ada.
Sebagai bagian dari komitmen terhadap keberlanjutan, saat ini SMBR memproduksi Semen PCC (Portland Composite Cement), semen rendah karbon yang sudah bersertifikasi Green Label dari Green Product Council Indonesia. Produk ini diproduksi menggunakan material ramah lingkungan dengan proses yang mengurangi emisi karbon hingga 38% dibandingkan semen konvensional (OPC).
Produk Semen juga telah memperoleh sertifikasi SNI dan memiliki Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri (TKDN) dalam negeri mencapai 89,34% yang jauh melampaui batas minimum yang ditetapkan dalam Peraturan Menteri PUPR Nomor 21 Tahun 2021, yaitu sebesar 40%.
Dengan berbagai upaya ini, SMBR yakin dapat terus berkontribusi dalam mendukung pembangunan nasional serta berkomitmen untuk mengurangi dampak lingkungan, sambil memastikan kinerja perusahaan tetap positif ke depan. (*)
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JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) has once again achieved a proud achievement by winning the Gold Rank award at the 2024 Asia Sustainability Reporting Rating (ASRRAT) event organized by the National Center for Corporate Reporting (NCCR) and the Institute of Certified Sustainability Practitioners (ICSP) which was attended by domestic and foreign companies.
This award was received directly by SMBR’s Director of Operations Muhammad Syafitri, at an event held at the Raffles Hotel, Jakarta on Thursday (11/21).
This award is real proof of SMBR’s commitment to maintaining sustainability and providing a positive impact on the environment and society as outlined in the sustainability report. This year’s Gold Rank achievement also marks the third time SMBR has won this prestigious award, further strengthening the company’s dedication to implementing sustainability practices.
Muhammad Syafitri expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the award received. “This award is a reflection of our ongoing efforts in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in every aspect of the company’s operations. We will continue to innovate to support the creation of a sustainable business,” he said.
As part of the effort to realize the ESG principle, in the economic aspect, SMBR continues to create added value through digitalization innovation by implementing the Intelligence Process Control System and increasing operational efficiency through the strategic SMBRGO45 program. This effort is not only aimed at increasing productivity, but also supporting the sustainability of the company’s operations in the long term.
In terms of governance, SMBR always carries out its commitment to implementing the principles of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) comprehensively. The Company periodically reviews the GCG soft structure to ensure that the guidelines applicable in the Company’s environment are in accordance with the Company’s development and existing changes by referring to applicable laws and regulations and provisions.
In the environmental aspect, SMBR continues to innovate to create solutions that support sustainable development. One of them is by presenting green cement products, which are produced with environmentally friendly technology. This technology is designed to minimize carbon emissions, optimize energy efficiency, and reduce the use of conventional raw materials for environmental sustainability.
SMBR has implemented this and has obtained various environmentally friendly certifications, including ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management systems and Green Label Indonesia certification, which is a recognition of environmentally safe products.
In the social aspect, SMBR actively implements the Social and Environmental Responsibility Program (TJSL) which has a direct impact on community empowerment, improving the quality of education, and access to health in its operational areas. One of the leading programs implemented is community empowerment through trigona bee cultivation, which not only provides new economic opportunities for local residents but also contributes to environmental conservation.
“For SMBR, sustainability is not just a goal, but the way we do business. By integrating ESG principles, we are committed to creating long-term value that not only benefits the company, but also benefits the environment and society,” concluded Syafitri.
ASRRAT is the most prestigious assessment event in the Asian region that recognizes companies with a high commitment to sustainability through high-quality sustainability reports. The assessment in ASRRAT is guided by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, ensuring that the reports prepared reflect transparency and accountability in the company’s sustainability practices.
In his remarks, NCCR Chairman Ali Darwin, described a significant transformation in sustainability reporting practices. From what was initially only done by a handful of companies, sustainability reporting has now become a common practice in the business world.
“The trend of sustainability reporting is getting stronger. KPMG data shows that 75% of the world’s largest companies have done it. In Indonesia, the obligation to report sustainability is increasingly encouraging companies to be more transparent and accountable for social and environmental impacts. The emergence of global standards such as the ISSB (International Sustainability Standard Board) is further strengthening this trend, paving the way for a sustainable corporate future,” said Ali. (*)
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BATURAJA – Entering its golden age, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting national development and maintaining superior product quality. Thanks to technological innovations applied in the increasingly environmentally friendly production process and support from all parties, SMBR has been able to maintain its position as one of the leading cement companies in Indonesia, especially in the Southern Sumatra (Sumbagsel) region.
Celebrating this precious moment, SMBR held the peak of its Anniversary (HUT) celebration with the theme “Synergy in Building Sustainability” in a Friendly Event held at the SMBR Head Office, Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency (OKU), South Sumatra, on Thursday (11/14). This activity is also the peak of a series of events, previously SMBR had carried out various activities such as fashion shows, badminton tournaments, quizzes, tennis, idols, basketball, futsal, fun walks and E-Sports.
Present at this event were the Board of Directors of SMBR, including President Director Suherman Yahya, Director (Finance & HR Function) Rahmat Hidayat, and Director of Operations Muhammad Syafitri, as well as the Board of Commissioners consisting of the President Commissioner who is also an Independent Commissioner Alex Iskandar Munaf, Commissioner Hadi Daryanto, Independent Commissioner Chowadja Sanova and Inosentius Samsul and SMBR employees. Also attending were the Acting Regent of OKU represented by the Regional Secretary of OKU Dharmawan Irianto along with the Forkopimda ranks and the Head of the South Sumatra Baznas Ahmad Marjundi.
In his remarks, the President Director of SMBR Suherman Yahya expressed his appreciation to all parties who have supported SMBR’s journey to date. “This celebration is a moment of reflection and a spur to new enthusiasm for a better future. We hope that we will continue to maintain this spirit of togetherness to make Semen Baturaja stronger, more innovative, and more competitive in facing future challenges,” said Suherman.
SMBR’s President Commissioner, Alex Iskandar Munaf, also added that SMBR’s achievements to date are inseparable from the dedication of all company personnel. “At the age of 50, SMBR remains strong as an adaptive company that continues to advance for the progress of the nation. We are committed to always supporting national development by providing high-quality products for the community,” said Alex.
The Acting Regent of OKU, represented by the Regional Secretary of OKU Dharmawan Irianto, expressed his high appreciation for SMBR’s contribution to development, both in Ogan Komering Ulu Regency and in South Sumatra and its surroundings. “Fifty years is a very valuable and meaningful milestone for Semen Baturaja. We appreciate the dedication and commitment of all SMBR staff who have made significant contributions to regional development,” he said.
Dharmawan also highlighted the positive impact of SMBR’s CSR program in the fields of education, health, and community economic empowerment. “This initiative shows that PT Semen Baturaja is not only profit-oriented, but also has a high commitment to contributing to community welfare and environmental preservation,” he added.
As a concrete form of the BUMN Social Responsibility Program (TJSL), SMBR distributes various social assistance from the fields of education, health, and community economic empowerment. In this anniversary celebration, SMBR distributed Education Assistance for orphans, half-brothers, and underprivileged children worth IDR 88 million to 240 elementary, junior high, and high school children from Ring 1 covering 6 sub-districts (Sukajadi, Air Gading, Talang Jawa, Tanjung Agung, Saung Naga, and Batu Kuning) and 2 villages (Pusar and Laya), then Education Scholarships for Higher Education worth IDR 30 million to 50 outstanding students from Baturaja University (UNBARA). In addition, through cooperation with Baznas (National Zakat Agency) of South Sumatra Province, SMBR distributed assistance for renovations, medical equipment, and operational support for the Village Health Post (Poskeskel) in Air Gading Village. Then the assistance of the MSME empowerment program through the Z-Chicken business program from Baznas with a total assistance of IDR 95 million for 10 Z-Chicken MSMEs. The assistance came from the Zakat Fund of the Directors and Employees of SMBR.
As part of its commitment to supporting education, the Semen Baturaja Employee Wives Association (IIKSB) also contributed to distributing educational assistance for 81 outstanding children, including 28 elementary school students worth a total of IDR 14 million, 20 junior high school students worth a total of IDR 15 million, 23 high school students worth a total of IDR 23 million, then 10 university students worth a total of 15 million.
Still in the series of 50th Anniversary celebrations, SMBR also held a Journalism Competition which was open to journalists until December 21, 2024. This competition aims to appreciate journalistic works that provide accurate information regarding SMBR’s contribution to national and social development, with a theme in accordance with this year’s SMBR Anniversary theme.
This entire series of activities emphasizes SMBR’s commitment to supporting sustainable development and providing benefits to the surrounding community. The age of 50 is not only an achievement, but also a starting point for SMBR to continue to move forward and face various challenges with a spirit of synergy and innovation.
A glimpse of SMBR’s performance, with the theme of Synergy Building Sustainability, is an encouragement for Semen Baturaja’s employees to produce their best performance. During 2023, SMBR managed to record positive performance in terms of both revenue and profit. Revenue in 2023 amounted to IDR 2.04 trillion, an increase of 8% from 2022 of IDR 1.88 trillion. Meanwhile, the 2023 net profit of IDR121.57 billion shot up 57% compared to the 2022 profit of IDR77.32 billion.
“SMBR management is committed to maintaining positive performance until the end of 2024 despite the increasingly competitive market challenges,” said Suherman.
He added that SMBR has received many achievements and awards thanks to the enthusiasm of all SMBR people in practicing AKHLAK values as a foundation to continue to advance and innovate. (*)
