BATURAJA –  As a form of commitment to increasing the environmentally conscious economic movement of MSEs, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) through Rumah BUMN Baturaja held Coffee Roasting training and Socialization of the SMBR Eco Cafe Ngopi Bayar Program Use waste for MSEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) fostered partners.

The training, which was held on Thursday (14/9) at Rumah BUMN Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatra, collaborated with Deni as the owner of Cafe Ngupi Kuday, who is one of Rumah BUMN Baturaja’s independent UMK partners to provide experience and transfer knowledge about Roasting. Coffee as well as socializing the Eco Cafe Program which has been implemented in his cafe.

This Coffee Roasting or coffee roasting training targets MSEs who have registered with Rumah BUMN Baturaja, especially in the coffee sector, the general public and other MSEs who have an interest in knowing the process of making coffee.

In his explanation, Deni said that coffee roasting is an important process for turning green coffee beans (Green Beans) which are hard and difficult to drink into ready-to-drink coffee beans which bring enjoyment to coffee lovers. This process involves heating coffee beans at a certain temperature, and for a certain time to achieve the desired taste. This roasting process creates complex chemical reactions in the coffee beans that drastically change their characteristics.

He added that one of the main keys in roasting coffee is setting the right temperature. The right temperature will induce the desired reaction in the coffee beans, creating the desired taste, aroma and complexity. Advanced roasters monitor the temperature closely and adjust to the desired roast stage, be it light roast, medium roast, or dark roast.

“The roasting process also requires sensitivity to the aroma and taste of the coffee. A coffee roaster must be able to accurately differentiate the aroma and taste of raw coffee and roasted coffee,” said Deni, Owner of Ngupi Ku-Day Cafe.

Apart from that, Deni also invited MSEs to increase awareness of the environment and business development by working together to reduce the use of plastic and other waste in the community by implementing the concept of environmentally friendly shops in each of their businesses, by enforcing SOPs through the implementation of 4R ( Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replacement) thereby limiting the use of plastic from straws, plastic bags, drink cups.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Basthony Santri explained that this training is a form of our concern for MSEs, especially in the coffee sector, to increase their knowledge in the coffee processing process and provide supplies to MSEs and the community in Baturaja with environmental care movements.

“This activity is expected to increase the enthusiasm of MSEs in Baturaja to innovate and start a positive movement by reducing the use of plastic packaging, plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic cups, as well as utilizing waste. This movement is in line with the three pillars established by SIG, namely encouraging sustainable solutions and innovation, protecting the environment, and creating value for employees and communities,” said Basthony.

SMBR always supports the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) through implementing ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) based programs in all its operational areas. This is part of Environmental and Social Responsibility (TJSL), in order to realize economic benefits in society. (*)

BATURAJA – In order to increase awareness of safety and comfort and increase understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Management System (SMK3) in the campus environment, the Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Baturaja University (UNBARA) held a public lecture at the UNBARA Auditorium, Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatra on Saturday ( 9/9).

In this lecture, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) was appointed as one of the resource persons represented by SMBR Health & Safety Manager Masagus Fatahillah and accompanied by other resource persons including the University Chancellor Prabumulih Dr. Yuniar Pratiwi, S.Si, M.Si and UNBARA Professor of Environmental Engineering Prof. Dr. Hasmawaty AR, M.T

The public lecture entitled “Implementation of the K3 Management System in Efforts to Increase Safety Awareness in the Independent Campus Environment of Baturaja University” was attended by 150 students. On that occasion the Chancellor of UNBARA, Ir. Lindawati MZ, M.T.

The event was opened by remarks from UNBARA Chancellor Ir. Lindawati MZ, M.T, she said that higher education as a formal educational institution whose one goal is to produce work-ready graduates, is that it is very important to instill safety values from an early age in students.

“It is not only safety related to K3 that is conceptualized, but safety as a value, spirit and culture in all fields,” said Lindawati.

In his material, Masagus Fatahillah as an K3 practitioner in the SMBR environment gave a message that safety can become a culture so that the UNBARA Campus becomes a safe and comfortable place for all groups.

“In several industrial sectors there are regulations and safety standards that must be adhered to to protect workers, company assets and the community environment. The implementation and improvement of safety awareness aims to ensure that organizations and individuals can comply with these rules and regulations. “I hope that UNBARA University has the same understanding regarding this matter, so that in the future it can produce the best graduates who, when they enter the world of work and industry, already understand the application of K3,” explained Fatahillah.

UNBARA Chancellor Ir. Lindawati MZ, M.T expressed her gratitude to the agencies and companies that have provided education to students regarding K3. It is hoped that this education can make students understand better what K3 is and can apply it wherever they are.

“In the future, Baturaja University will implement K3 and SMK3 culture in the campus environment,” said Lindawati in front of hundreds of students.

Separately, SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Basthony Santri said this was a form of the company’s concern for the community, one of which is in the education sector.

“Here, the company’s role in supporting education is very important to produce personnel who truly understand K3 procedures and implementation,” concluded Basthony.(*)

PALEMBANG – The Spiritual Sports and Arts Advisory Board (BAPORKES) PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) together with PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI) Badminton Club Palembang held a friendly Badminton match between BUMN. This friendly match was held at the SMBR Sport Center Badminton GOR – Tirta Garden Complex, Palembang, Thursday (07/09).

The participants looked very enthusiastic about taking part in this match, it was seen that from the start of the match they always presented their best game.

Chairman of the Semen Baturaja Badminton Association (PBSB), Yudhistira, as the initiator of this activity, said that the aim of this exhibition was not only to strengthen ties and cooperative relations between the two companies, but also to foster the cultural values of AKHLAK, togetherness and collaboration among BUMN people.

“This badminton match provides an opportunity for participants to exchange information and form new relationships that can be useful in the future,” he said.

Meanwhile, BNI Palembang Acting Branch Manager Wulan Kurnia expressed his gratitude for holding this match.

“This competition builds networks and increases collaboration for the two companies, both SMBR and BNI,” explained Wulan.

SMBR VP of Corporate Secretary and BAPORKES supervisor Basthony Santri said that sports activities can create work-life balance for SMBR employees so that they can improve employee and company performance in the future.

“I hope that every activity held by BAPORKES can continue to improve relations between organizations, increase individual skills, and foster a spirit of teamwork and have an impact on improving company performance,” he concluded.(*)

PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG), is back at the Prime Arebi Expo 2023. This Expo is a golden opportunity for those looking for building materials, home equipment, property, as well as interior design.

This expo takes place at the Palembang Trade Center (PTC) Mall, Palembang City, South Sumatra, from 1 to 10 September 2023. In this expo, SMBR not only displays its products, but also provides various attractive offers to its loyal customers, including the opportunity to win Attractive merchandise prizes via lucky draw games as well as cashback promos on Tokopedia for those who order products through the Semen Baturaja Official Store.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary Basthony Santri explained that SMBR’s participation in this expo was aimed at improving the company’s image in the eyes of stakeholders. “SMBR wants to further improve its brand image as the pride of the people of South Sumatra and educate the public about superior products from SMBR,” he said.

Apart from the booth exhibition and talk show session held at the expo, SMBR was present as one of the resource persons represented by Fadhila Talcha as SMBR’s Digital Marketing Officer on Thursday (5/9). On this occasion, he spoke about the success of the Semen Baturaja Official Store which has been officially operating since May 2021 via the Tokopedia e-commerce platform.

Anticipating advances in digital technology which have changed people’s shopping styles, SMBR opened an Official Store on Tokopedia e-commerce to make it easier for people to buy SMBR products. The variations sold by PCC Cement are 25 sacks, 50 sacks, 100 sacks and 200 sacks. Currently Semen Baturaja Official Store has been successfully present in three cities, namely Palembang, Bandar Lampung, and Metro.

“SMBR also provides benefits for people who order at the Semen Baturaja Official Store, including goods that are definitely original, definitely ready, guaranteed goods, free shipping and unloading as well as cashback in the form of Tokopedia go-pay coins.” Talcha explained during the talk show.

He added that a noteworthy achievement was that SMBR had succeeded in selling more than 159,000 Zak Semen PCC products through the Semen Baturaja Official Store on Tokopedia. In addition, SMBR has also served nearly more than 1,400 customers who choose to shop via e-commerce.

This success is an extraordinary achievement for SMBR and further strengthens SMBR’s position in e-commerce,” he explained.

Don’t miss this special opportunity from SMBR! Come on, invite your whole family to visit the SMBR booth at Prime Arebi Expo 2023, there are attractive exclusive offers from SMBR.

JAKARTA – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) received two awards at the same time at the 2023 GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) & Performance Excellence Award at the Bidakara Hotel, Jakarta on August 30 2023. The first award in the individual category was received by Tarida Tambunan Vice President (VP) of Performance Management Office SMBR received the award as The Best GRC Millennial Leader 2023.

In addition, SMBR also received an award as The Best GRC For Corporate Operations 2023. This award was received directly by Tarida Tambunan and Heru Rusdiansyah as SMBR’s Vice President of Risk Management.

The 2023 GRC & Performance Excellence Award is an award event in the fields of Corporate Governance (GCG), Risk Management and Compliance Management. The purpose of this award is to encourage sustainable corporate business improvement through policy development and implementation of integrated Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance.

SMBR in 2023 is considered to have implemented many things including revising the GCG soft structure, dissemination of the 2023 Minister of BUMN regulations, implementation of the gratuity control program, technical guidance on prevention and prevention of bribery, gratuities and corruption, recertification of SNI ISO 37001:2016 anti-bribery management system, corporate risk mitigation and implementation of GCG self-assessment.

“To support the implementation of GRC in the company, SMBR has carried out various GRC innovations such as the Whistleblowing System which consists of input reports, realtime notifications, report progress and report history. The next innovation is SMSB (Semen Baturaja Management System) Apps which consist of SOP drafting, SOP stamping, expired SOP records and online SOP access. “And the next innovation is GCG Apps which focuses on sign compliance statements,” said Tarida Tambunan.

This year’s GRC & Performance Excellence event was led by Ir. Irnanda Laksanawan Deputy Ministry of BUMN for Strategic Industrial and Manufacturing Business Sector 2010-2014. Participated by more than 500 companies, not only state-owned companies, but also companies that have gone public, national private companies and multinational companies. After the selection stage was carried out, 200 finalist companies were selected. Then after going through the final assessment process including judging interviews, 52 companies were determined to be eligible to receive the 2023 GRC & Performance Excellence award.

Based on the analysis of experts and professionals in the fields of GCG, Strategic Management, Finance, Banking, Insurance, ICT, Research & Innovation who became the 2023 GRC & Performance Excellence Award Jury in the judging process, decided that these companies were considered to have implemented GRC well in accordance with the values and risk management that apply internationally.

The 2023 GRC & Performance Excellence Award was organized by BusinessNews Indonesia Magazine in collaboration with competent institutions such as KNKG (National Committee on Governance Policy), Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG – USA) with 60 thousand members worldwide, also with FMR (SOE Risk Management Forum) with members of all BUMN and BUMN subsidiaries. (*)

BATURAJA –  PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) selaku anak usaha PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) menerima kunjungan dari Kapolres OKU Polda Sumsel AKBP Arif Harsono, S.I.K., M.H pada Senin (28/8) di Baturaja, Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu, Sumatra Selatan, SMBR.

Kedatangannya dalam rangka melakukan survey sebagai rencana dalam membuat program yang dapat bermanfaat dan memiliki nilai lebih serta membangun masyarakat yang produktif dan mandiri secara ekonomi dengan tujuan memberdayakan masyarakat untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan, tujuan lainnya yaitu mengurangi kegiatan kebakaran hutan dan lahan (Karhutla) yang sering dilakukan oleh masyarakat pada saat musim kemarau.

Didampingi oleh Vice President of Mining SMBR Muhammad Beni beserta tim. Kapolres OKU Polda Sumsel AKBP Arif Harsono, S.I.K., M.H diajak untuk melihat Program SMBR Economic and Education Bee Farm yang merupakan program pemberdayaan masyarakat dan lingkungan memanfaatkan Habitat Budidaya Lebah Trigona yang ada di lahan bekas tambang SMBR.

Vice President of Mining SMBR Muhammad Beni menjelaskan budidaya ini merupakan hasil replikasi yang dihasilkan dari area reklamasi pasca tambang yang diubah menjadi lahan vegetasi dan ekosistem baru, serta menjadi habitat bagi berbagai fauna yang hidup di sekitar areal tambang SMBR oleh Department of Mining (Beeyond Mining), salah satunya adalah lebah trigona.

Menurut Kapolres OKU Polda Sumsel bahwa program yang tepat dan mudah dilakukan oleh masyarakat salah satunya dengan Budidaya Lebah Trigona. “Dengan adanya budidaya lebah yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat harapannya dapat meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya menjaga lingkungan dengan tidak melakukan Karhutla yang akan mengganggu habitat dari budidaya lebah khususnya di kabupaten OKU,” kata Arif setelah mencicipi madu lebah trigona.

Arif juga menambahkan “SMBR dapat berbagi pengetahuan (sharing knowledge) tentang bagaimana menciptakan lingkungan yang baik untuk budidaya lebah yang sudah berhasil dilakukan di lingkungan SMBR dan dapat dijadikan standard acuan yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat,”.

Sementara itu, Vice President of Mining SMBR Muhammad Beni mengatakan SMBR telah bekerja sama dengan desa binaan Corporate Social Repsonsilibility (CSR) melalui Kelompok Tani Terpadu Desa Laya dan BUMDes Maju Mandiri dalam mengelola budidaya lebah trigona dan pengembangan bisnis madu melalui brand produk Beeyond Honey. (*)

PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) invited employees and their families to participate in a blood donation activity which took place at the UPTD Work Training Center for the Office of Manpower and Transmigration ( Disnakertrans) Province of South Sumatra (Sumsel) Palembang City on Monday (28/8).

The activity, which was held by the South Sumatra Province Disnaketrans, was also attended by the Chairman of the PMI for the South Sumatra Province, Hj. Fevrita Lustia Herman Deru and the Head of Supervision for the South Sumatra Manpower and Transmigration Office, Deliar Marzoeki.

Chairman of PMI South Sumatra Province Hj. Fevrita Lustia Herman Deru explained that the PMI of South Sumatra Province is collaborating with various organizations to increase blood donation activities. “This collaboration aims to ensure the availability of adequate blood supply to help the blood stock needs at PMI in South Sumatra Province,” he said.

He also appreciated the participation of all donors and parties who supported the implementation of this activity. “We really appreciate the close collaboration with various agencies in an effort to fulfill blood supplies. This is clear proof that the spirit of humanity can unite various groups for a noble cause,” he added.

Meanwhile, SMBR Senior Manager of Secretarial & Stakeholder Management M. Mu’ammar Syah Reza said, this activity was a form of the company’s participation and contribution in humanitarian activities as well as supplying blood stock for PMI South Sumatra Province. “Through this participation, SMBR is ready to play an active role in supporting government programs in supplying blood needs,” he said.

Imam Pratama Azi, one of the SMBR employees who took part in donating blood said he was grateful to be able to donate blood regularly. Apart from helping together, he feels that blood donation makes his body healthier. “The drop of blood we donate means a lot to our brothers and sisters who need it,” he hoped.(*)

BATURAJA – A big step in the world of cement industry has been achieved successfully. PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) has officially become a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) on December 19, 2022 to strengthen the position of the SOE Cement Sub Cluster in facing an increasingly competitive market.

On Thursday (24/8) in Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, South Sumatra, SMBR received a visit from the Assistant Deputy for Infrastructure Services at the Indonesian Ministry of BUMN Hendrika Nora Osloi Sinaga in the framework of monitoring and evaluating the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) achievements of State Capital Investment ( PMN) Fiscal Year 2022. This visit aims to review the results of the integration of SMBR into SIG.

During the visit, Hendrika Osloi Sinaga was accompanied by the Directors of SMBR including Main Director Daconi Khotob, Director (Finance & HR Function) Rahmat Hidayat and Director (Operation Function) Suherman Yahya and SIG Directors namely Operations Director Reni Wulandari.

Hendrika Nora Osloi Sinaga said that his party reviewed the results of the integration of SMBR into SIG, “The Ministry of BUMN greatly appreciates the positive results that have been achieved through the integration of SMBR into SIG. This integration has had a significant impact in improving financial performance, distribution channels and strengthening the cement market position, especially in the South Sumatra region which has become the marketing base for SMBR,” said Hendrika Nora Osloi Sinaga.

The Main Director of SMBR Daconi Khotob in his presentation explained the achievement of the realization of the creation of integrated value or value creation as of July had exceeded the target or Rp. 217.3 billion (157% of the target of Rp. 138.4 billion or 78% of the FY2023 target of Rp. 279 Rp. 198.6 billion, consisting of Realization of Initiative Value Creation according to the Joint Review Document of Rp. 198.6 billion and Realization of New Initiative Value Creation of Rp. 18.7 billion.

“Several new initiatives that are capable of contributing to the creation of integrated value include implementation of optimizing factory maintenance, efficiency in the value of spare part inventory, reprofiling of syndicated loans, cost efficiency of joint insurance tenders,” he said.

He added that the achievement of this integration value was also driven by an increase in employee productivity, this is because around 87 percent of the majority of SMBR employees are millennials. meaning, they are ready to collaborate for the betterment of the company and the holding, and are ready to innovate and adapt to the changes that occur.

This successful integration strengthens SIG’s position as a key player in the cement industry, with SMBR now solidly an integral part. This achievement not only strengthens the position of the SOE Cement Sub Cluster, but also creates positive momentum to face competitive market challenges in the future. (*)

PALEMBANG – In commemoration of the 78th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of SIG held various 17’s competitions which were held in 3 Sites (Palembang, Panjang, and Baturaja ) which starts from 15 – 20 August 2023.

Various kinds of competitions were held, including competitions for cooking fried rice, making up with eyes closed, kicking balls with eggplant, eating crackers, putting pencils in bottles, dancing balloons and closing with a gap competition.

Participants were attended by Ring 1 residents and all SMBR personnel. The competition took place lively filled with laughter from the participants and the audience and the enthusiasm of the participants to win the competition.

Rian Alfiana Assega, Chair of the SMBR Sports and Arts Development Agency, who is also the chairman of the event organizer, explained that the competition was divided into four categories, namely competitions between employees, competitions between residents, and competitions between children and competitions between employees and residents. “The winners competed for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place titles in each category and were rewarded with attractive prizes of course,” said Rian.

M. Mu’ammar Syah Reza Senior Manager of Secretarial & Stakeholder Management of SMBR said that this competition was part of a national celebration that combined the spirit of independence and religion as well as collaboration between SMBR and Ring 1 residents.

“We invite Ring 1 residents as a form of appreciation for the role of Ring 1 residents in the development of the SMBR operational area, this is a form of corporate social responsibility in increasing collaboration and friendship between the community and the company,” said Reza.

Andi Irawan as a resident of Ring 1 Kertapati said he was happy with this 17s competition. “Thank you to SMBR for holding this competition, I hope that this activity will continue to be held every year,” he said.(*)

PALEMBANG – PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) won the 2023 Environmental and Social Innovation Awards (ENSIA), for the Platinum Social Innovation category. The ENSIA 2023 award was received directly by SMBR Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Gili Aprial Braja at the Gumaya Hotel, Semarang, East Java on Thursday (10/8).

With the theme of social-economic innovation based on environmental preservation, through the SMBR Economic and Education Bee Farm Program, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) received the highest appreciation at the 2023 Environmental and Social Innovation Awards (ENSIA) event organized by PT Sucofindo. This appreciation is given to companies that have successfully implemented Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) programs around their business unit areas.

The presentation of the ENSIA 2023 Award was also attended by Deputy Minister of the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry Environment (KLHK) Alue Dohong, Director General of Pollution Control and Environmental Damage of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry Sigit Reliantoro and Commercial Director of PT Sucofindo Darwin Abas.

Gili explained “SMBR Economic and Education Bee Farm is a community and environmental empowerment program through the management of honey from trigona beekeeping. This cultivation is the result of replication resulting from the post-mining reclamation area which was converted into new vegetation and ecosystem land, as well as a habitat for various fauna that live around the SMBR mining area by the Department of Mining (Beeyond Honey), one of which is the trigona bee. Efforts to exploit the success of this reclamation are by carrying out Trigona Bee Cultivation as a fauna that helps pollinate plants and as a producer of honey. SMBR sees this cultivation activity as a new business opportunity that can generate benefits for the environment and society.”

It was further explained that SMBR is working with CSR assisted villages through the Laya Village Integrated Farmers Group and Maju Mandiri BUMDes in managing trigona beekeeping and developing the honey business. This collaboration aims to provide knowledge and skills to the community in the cultivation of Trigona honey, as well as increase public awareness of the importance of sustainable environmental preservation. In addition, this collaboration also encourages an increase in the economic welfare of the community and contributes to increasing income through the sale of Trigona bee honey.

Besides that, Gili would like to thank Sucofindo for the award that has been given. This award is a form of appreciation and success for the hard work of all SMBR employees in applying social innovation in community empowerment programs. In the future, Gili added, SMBR will continue its efforts in empowering communities that are oriented towards innovation, especially environmental or social. “This award is an achievement as well as SMBR’s real commitment to having a positive impact on the environment and society,” he said.

SMBR always supports the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) through the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) based programs in all of its operational areas. This is part of Environmental and Social Responsibility (TJSL), in order to realize economic benefits in society. (*)