Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Ministry of BUMN, Semen Baturaja Invites the Community to Take a Healthy Walk with BUMN in Ogan Komering Ulu

BATURAJA – BUMN Minister Erick Thohir invited all BUMN employees and the public to take a Healthy Walk with BUMN in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Ministry of BUMN which was held in 234 districts/cities in Indonesia. Healthy walk activities carrying the concept of the SOE Torch Relay from Sabang to Merauke were carried out in stages in 15 provinces from 12/2/2023 to 19/3/2023 with the theme “Together with SOEs, Towards Indonesia
Healthy”.

Healthy Walk with BUMN 2023 marks the togetherness of the Ministry of BUMN and the community which has been fostered for 25 years, with the hope of the Ministry of BUMN and BUMN companies come closer and educate the public about the importance of maintaining health, which is the basic capital of development.

Under the direction of Minister of BUMN Erick Thohir, the Ministry of BUMN runs the “BUMN For Indonesia” to encourage SOEs to make the best contribution to the country and the people. As part of BUMN, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR), which is a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), also supports the implementation of Healthy Walks with BUMN in Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) which involves 3,000 participants from the general public, employees, as well as the large family of SOEs in OKU and its surroundings. This Healthy Walk with SOEs was held on Sunday (5/3) at Ahmad Yani Field, Baturaja City Park, OKU.

This activity is the result of a collaboration between SMBR and PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM). Previously, on 26 February 2023, Semen Baturaja also held this Healthy Walk with SOEs in the City of Bandar Lampung.

The event was attended by the SMBR Directors, PNM Management Representatives, Acting Regent of OKU H. Teddy Meilwansyah, Head of OKU Police AKBP Arif Harsono, SIK., M.H, Chairman of the OKU DPRD Ir. H. Marjito Bachri, Dandim 0403 OKU Lt. Col. Inf Ferizal R, S.IP and local officials. In his remarks, Director of SMBR (Operations Function) Suherman Yahya said, being part of the 2023 SOE Joint Health Walk was a matter of pride and honor for Semen Baturaja. Through this activity, Semen Baturaja as part of the nation’s assets under the direction of SIG and coordination of the Ministry of BUMN, has the opportunity to get closer and strengthen relations with all levels of society.

“Walking with BUMN is an opportunity for us to strengthen collaboration with the community, as a provision to continue the transformation through the development of product and service innovations. Together with SIG, Semen Baturaja has become part of development in Indonesia,” said Suherman Yahya.

The implementation of the Healthy Walk with SOEs in Baturaja City was marked by the handover of the “BUMN Torch Relay” by the SMBR Employee Representative to the OKU Regent’s PJ, Teddy Meilwansyah and then handed over to the SMBR Directors as SOE representatives, namely Suherman Yahya and Tubagus Muhammad Dharury. After the flag-off carried out by the Acting Regent of OKU, the participants took a Healthy Walk with SOEs with the Route 3 of the IGD RSUD, Simpang 4 Ministry of Religion, Simpang 3 Post Office, Simpang 903 Ramayana, Front of Regency House, Tugu Batu Pasar Atas, Gudang Garam, Simpang Four South Sumatra Babel Syariah and returned to Baturaja City Park Square.

Apart from the healthy walk, the event was also enlivened by musical entertainment from local artists, gymnastics zumba and MSME bazaar. As many as 12 MSMEs are fostered partners of SMBR and MSMEs Locals at OKU also participate in promoting their superior products. Director of SMBR, Suherman Yahya added that this is a manifestation of AKHLAK’s values, namely Collaboration between the Ministry of BUMN and the community to achieve a common goal towards a healthy Indonesia.

The enthusiasm of the healthy walk participants was evident from the morning. Thousands of participants in Baturaja City flocked to take part in the event which also distributed a number of door prizes ranging from stoves, refrigerators, washing machines, smart TVs, and the main prize was motorbikes and other attractive prizes for the lucky participants.

PJ Regent OKU H. Teddy Meilwansyah expressed his highest appreciation for SMBR for its dedication which is expected to increase friendship, build togetherness and shape people’s habits to exercise. “Happy 25th anniversary of the Ministry of BUMN, we have felt the real benefits of the existence of BUMN, especially SMBR at OKU,” he added.

Together with this activity, SMBR also inaugurated the revitalized Ogan I Bridge. The inauguration was carried out symbolically by the Acting Regent of OKU H. Teddy Meilwansyah who was accompanied by the SMBR Directors and their staff. SMBR Senior Manager Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Gili Aprial Braja said that through the SOE TJSL program, SMBR seeks to provide real support for development in OKU which is our operational area. “Ogan I Bridge is an important infrastructure as well as an icon for Baturaja City which is also the logo of the OKU Regency government,” he said.

The excitement of this healthy walk was felt by Mutiara Anisa, a resident of Baturaja City who won the grand prize for a motorbike. “Thank you, because I didn’t expect to get the grand prize,” said Mutia happily. “Thanks to Pak Erick Thohir, the Ministry of BUMN, SIG, Semen Baturaja, PNM for holding this activity, the glory of the OKU community,” he said.