Born and raised in Aceh Singkil’s palm oil plantation, a student successfully received college scholarship in Jakarta

Diligent, resilient, and outstanding are the words that represent Tio Saraswati Harefa, a student from Aceh. The student was born on December 6, 2005, in Aceh Singkil district, the southernmost region of Aceh and on the border of Aceh and North Sumatra.  The student who has just finished high school has successfully passed and received…

A Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) Youth Who Graduated From Higher Education Intends to Give Back to His Community.

“I want to help empower the farmers in my area,” said MT Pauzan after the graduation procession. On Thursday, August 7, 2024, the young man who left his hometown in Bukit Suban Village, Sarolangun, Jambi, to pursue his education had just graduated. He completed his studies at the Bogor Agricultural Development Polytechnic (Polbangtan). His final project…

PT WKP Holds Socialisation on Child Abuse Prevention to Commemorate the National Children’s day

PT Waru Kaltim Plantation (WKP), a subsidiary of Astra Agro Lestari oil palm plantation, held a socialisation with the theme Socialisation on the Prevention of Bullying and Violence against Children to commemorate the National Children’s DayThe event was held on Wednesday (24/07/2024), at SDN 011 Waru, Bangun Mulya Village, Waru District, Penajam Paser Utara Regency…

PT SJA 2 Distributes Supplementary Food Aid (PMT) to prevent stunting in Posyandu Trans Madoro Village.

PT Sawit Jaya Abadi 2 (PT SJA 2) fulfils its social responsibility by focusing on the local community’s health. The Astra Agro group oil palm plantation company routinely provides additional food (PMT) for infants and toddlers at the Integrated Healthcare Center of Madoro Transmigration Village. This activity, part of the Astra Sehat Program, aims to improve…

PT PLB Successfully Develops Village Through Climate Village Program

The morning atmosphere in Telaga Bhakti Village, Aceh Singkil, was lively. Telaga Bhakti Village hosted the Environment Day activities and the Proklim (Climate Village Program) Decree awarding. ProKlim, or Climate Village Program, is a national-scale movement launched by the Minister of Environment and Forestry to control climate change.  Telaga Bhakti Village, which is the Ring…

PT WKP Provides Assitance for the Road Improvement in Bangun Mulya Village Community

Astra Agro’s oil palm plantation subsidiary, PT Waru Kaltim Plantation (WKP), continues to show its support for the community by assisting the road repairment project in Bangun Mulya Village, Waru District, Penajam Paser Utara Regency (PPU) on Thursday (07/18/2024). Moreover, the repair project was conducted in three different areas: road repair in RT 05 along…

PT GSPP Develops Arga Mulya Village Youth Organization to Support Creative Economy

PT Gunung Sejahtera Puti Pesona (GSPP) empowers the youth of Arga Mulya Village, Pangkalan Banteng District, West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan, through the village’s creative economy program. The company facilitates the cultivation of catfish and utilizes long-abandoned ponds. “The construction of this aquaculture facility encourages youth empowerment in Arga Mulya. With the assistance of PT…

5 Astra Agro Lestari Subsidiaries in East Kalimantan Area Achieved Recognition Awards

Five Astra Agro Lestari subsidiaries in the East Kalimantan area, namely PT Waru Kaltim Plantation (WKP), PT Sukses Tani Nusasubur (STN), PT Borneo Indah Marjaya (BIM), PT Palma Plantasindo (PPS), and PT Sumber Kharisma Persada (SKP), have been granted awards in the environmental category for their commitment in land and plantation fires (Karlabun) prevention. This…

The Acting Governor of West Sulawesi Planted Cavendish Bananas in the Assisted Village of PT Letawa by Utilizing the Locals’ homeyard

Acting Governor of West Sulawesi (Sulbar), Bahtiar Baharuddin, and his delegation had a working visit with various agendas in Pasangkayu Regency on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. One of the agendas of the Governor of West Sulawesi was planting cavendish banana seedlings in the yard of a resident of Makmur Jaya Village, Tikke Raya District, Pasangkayu…

Making Furniture from Plastic, Astra Agro Lestari Junior High School Transforms Waste into Masterpiece

The accumulation of single-use plastic waste continues to increase every year. This encourages increased pollution, which will also impact public health. This concern has led to Astra Agro Lestari Junior High School’s initiative to provide early waste management education. Data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) shows that waste pollution will reach 26…

“Mangroves in Pasangkayu: A Strategic Plan for Environmental Restoration”

Wading through the tropical waters of Sulawesi showcases the stunning marine scenery, making it a paradise for seafood enthusiasts. Due to its strategic location, the island’s geography makes it an excellent potential to become an alternative trade route for various commodities. However, the threat of abrasion and coastal erosion is a significant challenge that requires…

Astra Agro Receives Ganesa Widya Jasa Utama Award In Appreciation For 30 Years of Persistence in Research Development.

The National oil palm plantation company, PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk has been awarded the Ganesa Widya Jasa Utama award from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). The highest award was given as a form of appreciation for Astra Agro’s contribution to the field of education, research, and technology development in the Agribusiness sector. “Astra…