Advancing Sustainable Palm Oil Productivity Through Responsible Practices

PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) has reiterated its commitment to sustainable palm oil productivity. This strategic focus is implemented through innovation, inclusivity, and technological advancement. President Director Djap Tet Fa stated that Astra Agro Lestari is developing an inclusive, technology-driven, and environmentally responsible agricultural model designed to ensure future food security through innovation,…

Innovating for the Next Generation: TK Tunas Sawit Indah Have Been Awarded for Innovation in Educational Play Equipment

A lively atmosphere filled with creativity enveloped the hall of the Razka Hotel in Pasir Pangaraian on Friday, October 3, 2025. Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers from various sub-districts in Rokan Hulu Regency gathered to showcase their best work at the Educational Play Equipment (APE) Making Competition. Among the many competitors, Tunas Sawit Indah Kindergarten,…

Planting Seeds of Knowledge: How A Plantation Worker Brings Learning to Children in Remote Plantation Areas

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…

Small Hands, Big Impact: Astra Agro Drives Green Movement in Kalimantan Through Youth and Community Engagement

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…

Safety First: PT GSDI-GSYM Reinforces Commitment to a Safe and Comfortable Workplace

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.…

Rantai Pasok Minyak Sereh dari Suku Anak Dalam Hingga ke UMKM Nasional

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…

Rantai Pasok Minyak Sereh dari Suku Anak Dalam Hingga ke UMKM Nasional

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…

Sustaining Good Corporate Governance Excellence, Astra Agro Secures New Recognition

PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) has received the “Top Midcap Issuer 2025” award. During the 16th Indonesia Institute for Corporate Directorship (IICD) Corporate Governance Conference and Award, the company was recognized in the Best Sustainability and Resilience category. Astra Agro is recognized for its commitment and consistency in applying good corporate governance (GCG)…

Ganoderma: The Silent Killer in Oil Palm Plantations

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…

Astra Agro Honored with IICD Award for Good Corporate Governance

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,…

PT Lestari Tani Teladan Brings Smiles Through Educational Learning Tools to Rio Lalundu Kindergarten in Donggala

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 Waru Kaltim Plantation Empowers Future Leaders with Achievement Scholarships

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…

Young Athletes of PT GSIP–AMR Shine with 10 Medals at Taekwondo Championship in Central Kalimantan

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…

Astra Agro Lestari’s Sustainability Commitment Earns ESG Awards 2025 from Katadata

PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by receiving the Katadata ESG Awards 2025 for the Plantation sector in the Social Pillar Winner category. This recognition demonstrates Astra Agro’s contribution to the local communities surrounding its operational areas. Katadata CEO and Co-Founder Metta Dharmasaputra stated that the Katadata ESG Awards…

PT TPP Ensures Strong Fire Prevention Preparedness with Full Support and Skilled Brigade

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)…