Every October 5th, we celebrate World Teachers’ Day to show appreciation for the educators who enlighten us with their knowledge. However, teachers are not always found behind a classroom desk or a blackboard. Sometimes, they can be found in plantations, simple homes, or even in the midst of their daily professions. One such individual is…
Rokan Hulu, Riau — The sound of stomping feet, along with the distinctive shouts of silat practitioners, echoed in the yard of the Silek Kumango Toluk Nogoi Tinga Art Studio in Kepenuhan Hulu Village, Rokan Hulu, Riau. On the morning of August 27th, under the cool shade of the sky, the village youth practiced enthusiastically.…
Amid growing global concern over the environmental crisis, particularly plastic pollution, the subsidiaries of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk. (Astra Agro) in Kalimantan demonstrate that solutions can emerge from simple places, such as schoolyards, used bottles, and the eager hands of students. Inspiring initiatives are emerging from various regions in Kalimantan, all sharing a common…
PT Gunung Sejahtera Dua Indah (GSDI) and PT Gunung Sejahtera Yoli Makmur (GSYM), subsidiaries of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, recently held a Safety Campaign event themed “Safety Starts from Family.” This event involved the families of employees and served as a clear demonstration of the company’s commitment to cultivating a comprehensive occupational safety culture.…
PT Astra Agro Lestari, a palm oil plantation company based in the Sulawesi area, partnered with PT Pasangkayu, the Pasangkayu District Government, and the local Environmental Agency (DLH) to celebrate “World Clean Up Day.” The event, titled “Collaboration for a Clean Indonesia,” took place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, and was attended by Pasangkayu Deputy…
PT Tri Buana Mas (TBM), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, distributed two forms of aid in its fostered village, Buas-Buas Hilir Village, located in the Candi Laras Utara District of Tapin Regency. The assistance included poultry feed for local farmer groups and regular support for the village’s Posyandu (integrated health service post).…
Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) atau kerap dikenal juga dengan orang rimba, merupakan sekelompok masyarakat adat yang tinggal di pedalaman hutan di Sumatera, khususnya di Provinsi Jambi. Sebagian warga SAD sudah menetap di luar hutan untuk bercocok tanam atau melakukan budidaya serta berinteraksi dengan masyarakat lain. Perubahan pola hidup tersebut menjadi tantangan tersendiri, baik bagi warga…
Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) atau kerap dikenal juga dengan orang rimba, merupakan sekelompok masyarakat adat yang tinggal di pedalaman hutan di Sumatera, khususnya di Provinsi Jambi. Sebagian warga SAD sudah menetap di luar hutan untuk bercocok tanam atau melakukan budidaya serta berinteraksi dengan masyarakat lain. Perubahan pola hidup tersebut menjadi tantangan tersendiri, baik bagi warga…
Behind the green expanse of palm oil plantations, a deadly threat lurks from beneath the ground. It’s not a pest that damages the leaves or extreme weather that hinders pollination, but rather the fungus Ganoderma Boninense. Secretly, the fungus attacked the roots, spread to the trunk, and hollowed out the palm tree from the inside…
PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) has been honored with the “Top Midcap Issuer 2025” award during the 16th Annual Corporate Governance Conference and Award hosted by the Indonesia Institute for Corporate Directorship (IICD). This recognition, supported by LKBN Antara, highlights Astra Agro’s distinction in the category of Best Sustainability and Resilience. Mochamad Husni,…
On a bright September morning, the atmosphere at the Garden Polyclinic (Polibun) of PT Tunggal Perkasa Plantations (PT TPP) felt noticeably different. As the sun began to rise, employees gathered at the activity location. With enthusiastic smiles and light footsteps, they came not to work as usual but to offer something invaluable—a drop of blood…
PT Lestari Tani Teladan (PT LTT), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari, recently donated educational aids (APE) and storage cabinets to the Rio Lalundu Kindergarten located in Lalundu Village, Rio Pakava District, Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi. This donation reflects the company’s commitment to education, particularly in early childhood development. Fathul Hidayat, the Head of…
PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AAL), through its subsidiary in North Penajam Paser (PPU) Regency, East Kalimantan (Kaltim) Province, PT Waru Kaltim Plantation (WKP), has reaffirmed its commitment to education by launching the Achievement Scholarship Program. The program, held at the Waru District Office, awarded achievement scholarships to 75 outstanding students from 18 schools, including…
Elementary and middle school students from PT Gunung Sejahtera Ibu Pertiwi (GSIP) and PT Agro Menara Rachmat (AMR), both subsidiaries of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro), achieved remarkable success at the Taekwondo Championship Pracadet Rektor Unda Cup 2025. The event took place in Sampit, East Kotawaringin, Central Kalimantan, on August 30–31, 2025. In…
Oil palm plantation company PT Tunggal Perkasa Plantations (TPP) organized a forest and land fire emergency preparedness rally on Thursday, September 4, 2025. This event followed an emergency disaster preparedness meeting regarding forest and land fires held at the Indragiri Hulu (Inhu) district level last May. The rally, focused on Karhutla (forest and land fire)…
PT Pasangkayu, a subsidiary of the PT Astra Agro Lestari (AAL) Group, recently distributed achievement scholarships to six outstanding students from Pasangkayu Regency. The scholarship handover took place at the Ako Village Office in Pasangkayu District, in the presence of village officials and the company’s CSR team. The six scholarship recipients come from various universities…
Pasangkayu is the northernmost district in West Sulawesi province, directly bordering the Makassar Strait. This coastal area is known for its stunning beaches. Pasangkayu Regency was established in 2003 when it split from Mamuju Regency. Before its formation, this region was known as North Mamuju Regency. At that time, Mamuju was a remote area with…
PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro), through its subsidiary PT Gunung Sejahtera Puti Pesona (GSPP), has reaffirmed its commitment to providing tangible benefits to the surrounding community. As part of its social responsibility efforts, PT GSPP is implementing an infrastructure improvement program in Sungai Pakit Village, located in the Pangkalan Banteng District of West…
Amidst the vast green expanse of the oil palm plantation, life thrives, not only for the plants but also for millions of people who place their hopes there. The synergy between nature and the living beings within it has fostered a sustainable and interconnected ecosystem. Oil palm, like any other plant, absorbs carbon dioxide and…
Two subsidiaries of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AAL), namely PT Sumber Kharisma Persada (SKP) and PT Cipta Narada Lestari (CNL), have achieved significant recognition from the Peridan Village community in the Sangkulirang District of East Kutai Regency (Kutim). The award, signed directly by the Regent of Kutim, serves as an acknowledgment of the companies’…
