At Anjong Mon Mata, PT Perkebunan Lembah Bhakti (PLB) was announced as the recipient of the Citra Karsa Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to fostering strong relationships with the media and the community in Aceh Singkil.
As a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro), PT PLB recognizes that business success relies on collaboration. The company values partnerships with local media, which are vital channels of information for the community. These relationships have grown from basic cooperation to joint initiatives that highlight positive stories throughout Aceh Singkil.
PT PLB is known for more than oil palm plantations. In Aceh Singkil, the company supports environmental conservation by planting mangroves with the Environmental Agency and farmer groups. In local villages, PLB assists horticultural farmers with seeds and mentoring to strengthen the local economy. These efforts show a commitment to collaboration beyond social responsibility.
“This award motivates us to continue implementing programs that are not only business-sustainable but also provide tangible benefits to the community and local media,” said Riki Agus Rinaldy, Administrator of PT PLB.
He added that public trust is a valuable asset that must be maintained through transparency and clear communication with the media.
Local media play an important role in providing honest and constructive information. The company sees the media as partners who contribute to public literacy and trust.The Citra Karsa Awards 2025, organised by the Press Company Union (SPS), is part of the celebration of SPS’s 79th anniversary with the theme “Advanced Press, Accelerating Indonesian Resources.”
In an event opened by the Regional Secretary of Aceh Province, M. Nasir, the General Chairman of SPS, Januar P. Ruswita, explained that this award was presented to institutions that actively contribute to building a healthy, professional, and balanced media ecosystem. “We appreciate institutions that continue to maintain good relations with the media, because a strong press is part of the nation’s progress,” he said.
For PLB, this award marks the start of a new phase. In Aceh Singkil, the company will continue to strengthen collaboration with the media through environmental initiatives, CSR, and community empowerment programs. PLB believes building a strong society requires collective effort and shared responsibility.
From Singkil to Banda Aceh, the collaboration between PT PLB and local media reflects true strategic synergy. Every positive outcome is the result of aligned cooperation, mutual understanding, and a shared commitment to advancing a more empowered future.
