The palm oil industry increasingly adopts sustainable practices to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One notable approach taken by Astra Agro Lestari Group is the reduction of pesticide use. The company actively manages pests by minimizing pesticide application. Insect pests in plantations can lead to significant issues, including reduced productivity and crop damage.…
As a member of the Anak Dalam tribe, Pauzan has experienced several challenges in getting an education. Besides limited facilities, the perception among Suku Anak Dalam about education still tends to be unfavourable. Therefore, Pauzan’s journey through education was not smooth. At first, he thought he would only be part of the unemployed youth just…
Analysts are mostly revising upwards their crude palm oil (CPO) price forecasts for the remainder of 2024 and first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) following growing concerns over declining production and supply tightness. The situation is also reflected by the lower palm oil stockpile figure, of 1.89 million tonnes for October, released by the Malaysian Palm…
A girl in a light blue uniform eagerly raises her hand when the teacher asks her to solve an arithmetic problem on the blackboard. Based on her appearance, she looks old enough to be in the 6th grade of elementary or junior high school. However, she is still learning the curriculum typically covered in the…
In a vast oil palm plantation, the blacksmith profession is the least job that we expected to find. This profession, which is synonymous with legends and historical stories such as the story of Mpu Gandhring’s Keris, is rarely found in the current Indonesian society. However, if we walk down the streets around Saruddu Village, Sulawesi,…
PT Pasangkayu, a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari, assists the poultry farming groups in Ako Village, a village located in Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi. PT Pasangkayu’s CSR team regularly assists poultry farming groups by providing poultry feed, mentoring, cleaning, and poultry farming related equipment. Agling, The Head of Ako Village, thanked PT Pasangkayu for…
Uterine and cervical cancer remain leading causes of death among women in Indonesia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 270,000 deaths occur annually due to this type of cancer, with over 85% of cases occurring in developing countries, including Indonesia. Recognizing the importance of prevention and early detection, various organizations are intensifying…
Concern for the needs of the local villagers was demonstrated by PT Lestari Tani Teladan (LTT) through the inauguration and delivery of clean water facilities and MCK (Bathing, Washing, and Latrine) services to the residents of Towiora Village. On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the Astra Agro Lestari Group, an oil palm plantation company in Donggala…
Conservation involves maintaining and preserving natural resources and the environment to ensure sustainability. In a broader context, it encompasses all actions aimed at preserving biodiversity, protecting ecosystems, preventing environmental damage, and promoting responsible resource use. In Indonesia, conservation is crucial for maintaining the country’s rich natural resources, including its biodiversity and the unique ecosystems found…
Aceh Singkil (ANTARA) – The role of doctors is very much needed, especially for people in remote villages. Therefore, appreciation deserves to be pinned on those who devote themselves to helping maintain public health, especially in remote areas. This was done by Osmi Samra, a tough woman who tirelessly provides services to the community in…
Education has a significant role in life as a centre of knowledge, skills, character building, opening employment opportunities, and the development of a society. SMK Negeri 1 Kaway XVI, located in Padang Sikabu village in West Aceh District, is one example of a formal education school equivalent to a senior high school. The school itself…
The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and strong determination. These are the keys to achieving success, especially if the work is done with sincerity and the intention of helping. Success is certainly in sight. Such is the journey of Syaqban, an immigrant from Medan who became an exemplary…
According to data from the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (Gapki), Indonesia’s palm oil industry has encountered productivity challenges and experienced production stagnation over the past five years. The high demand from both domestic and foreign markets is a concern as it may jeopardize the availability of palm oil supply. Puji Lestari, the Head of the…
The existence of daycare is now crucial; its presence cannot be underestimated. More than just a daycare center, this place is also expected to provide growth and development stimulation benefits for children and make parents not worry when leaving their children at work. Daycare is more than just a place to leave children while parents…
Today (October 18), the plantation’s polyclinic of PT Karya Tanah Subur (KTS) was unusually busy from the morning, with a long queue of people. However, this line was not for patients seeking treatment as usual, but for mothers and women attending an invitation from PT KTS. Cut Ernidar was among them. She left her house…
The rapid development of digital technology today has disrupted the information industry. Undeniably, these changes are slowly affecting mass media and impacting the usage and popularity of mainstream media. Society has leapt forward and entered the era of the new media world. Despite the increase in digital news sites, mainstream media plays a significant role.…
Pasangkayu, 14 September 2024 – PT Mamuang, an Astra Agro group oil palm plantation company, is collaborating with LovePink to combat the spread of breast cancer in West Sulawesi. During a breast cancer prevention awareness event organized by PT Mamuang, a woman dressed in shades of pink, expressed her concern about a lump in her…
Penajam Paser Utara (Antara) – The fisheries cultivation group, Maju Bersama, in Waru Village, Penajam Paser Utara Regency, East Kalimantan Province, has a strong desire to improve the local economy through freshwater fish farming. The group uses a floating net cage system to cultivate catfish, tilapia, and gourami. This fish farming initiative is carried out…
The Kerumutan Community Health Centre, with PT Sari Lembah Subur (SLS) assistance, is working to reduce the risk of stunting by growing moringa leaves. Harno, the head of the Kerumutan Health Centre, mentioned that since 2019, he and PT SLS have been collaborating to plant moringa leaves in every home in the Kerumutan area. Over…
Palm oil tree, a plant often associated with African vegetable oil, offers numerous benefits. The oil palm is highly productive and can be processed optimally, making it a valuable plant. Every part of the is essential and can be utilized, leaving no waste. PT Perkebunan Lembah Bhakti (PLB), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari…
