On a recent morning, a fisherman’s small boat navigated the dense mangrove corridors along the coast of Aceh Singkil, Aceh Province. The robust mangrove roots stabilized the mud and waves, while providing essential habitats for crabs, fish, and shellfish, which have become increasingly abundant. For local residents, this transformation represents not only a revitalized landscape…
Martasari Village once again hosted Pesta Vunja, the sacred annual traditional festival of the Kaili Tado community, held at the beginning of each year. The festival was marked by solemnity and unity, with PT Mamuang, a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari, attending as the guest of honor in Martasari Village, Pedongga District, Pasangkayu Regency,…
A vibrant and energetic atmosphere filled Awal Mulia Kindergarten and Kimia Tirta Utama (KTU) Elementary School during the two-day student art and creativity showcase. The students performed confidently on stage, presenting a range of artistic works that conveyed messages of values and character development. Wearing colorful costumes, the students performed dances, songs, and short dramas…
PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) emphasized its commitment to sustainability by representing Astra International at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belem, Brazil.“A key part of Astra Agro’s commitment involves digitalization, nature-based solutions, and the adoption of green technology,” said Dr. Bandung Sahari, Director of Sustainability, in a written statement on…
In many quiet corners of Indonesia, hope never truly dies. It grows slowly, amidst limitations, through the hands that never give up—a honest village chief, a young person returning to their hometown, or a midwife who never misses a posyandu. And sometimes, that hope comes from an unexpected place, a palm oil company, which quietly…
The presence of the Astra Agro Group in Dusun Tikke, Pasangkayu, has had a significant positive impact on the local community. Hamma P, the community leader of Dusun Tikke, affectionately known as Ambe Aja, shared how the palm oil plantation company transformed his area from a state of neglect into a center of economic growth.…
Dian Ary Kurniawan, Climate & Conservation Management Manager of Astra Agro, explained that the company has a zero-burning policy as outlined in its Sustainability Aspiration. “Therefore, we were able to record zero land fires in all subsidiary areas last year,” said Dian in a statement in Jakarta on Monday. This zero-burning policy is maintained to…
Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AALI) has announced its objective to enhance its oil palm replanting program to 8,000 hectares annually over the forthcoming years. By the year 2024, the company anticipates having replanted a total of 5,052 hectares, reflecting a 7.2 percent increase from the 4,713 hectares replanted in 2023. The President Director of AALI,…
In a workforce often perceived as male-dominated, Alifah’s unwavering spirit to advance and grow shines bright. As a dedicated woman, she wholeheartedly contributes to her company, even stepping into a leadership role among her colleagues. Her journey is deeply supported by her parents and family. For Alifah, her father’s pride in her accomplishments within the…
PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk. (AALI) stands as a beacon of commitment to diversity and inclusivity, exemplifying resilience in a palm oil plantation industry facing challenges. By prioritizing expertise, experience, and educational backgrounds, the company ensures its operations remain effective and efficient, with a talented team of professionals at the helm. As it prepares for…
For Sabar, a palm oil farmer from East Luwuk, his partnership with PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk. is more than just business; he feels genuinely cared for as a partner and receives extensive service and technical support. “I am genuinely thankful to have the opportunity to partner with Astra Agro. Their service is exceptional, and…
Jakarta – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk has been awarded the Gold Category Corporate Emission Transparency Award at the “Best Corporate Transparency and Emission Reduction 2024” award ceremony by Investortrust.id in Jakarta. The event was initiated by Investortrust.id in collaboration with the Bumi Global Karbon Foundation (BGK Foundation), which values corporations’ commitment to reducing carbon…
Palu (ANTARA News) – The success of residents of 14 villages in Rio Pakava Subdistrict, Donggala Regency through oil palm cultivation cannot be separated from the resilience of residents in facing the twists and turns of life and development in the largest and most remote sub-district in Central Sulawesi. In 1991, Rio Pakava was just…
JAKARTA. Santosa, President Director of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AALI) was awarded the Best CEO in Agriculture (Plantation and Crops) by Tempo.co and IDNFinancials.com. The awarding night took place at the Sofitel Hotel, Nusa Dua Resort, Bali last weekend. Santosa received this award because he succeeded in bringing the company to continued growth thanks…
JAKARTA – The publicly listed plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AALI) has planned to reach net zero emission under its long term plan which is in line with the government plan to realize the net zero emission in 2060. Santosa, President Director of Astra Agro Lestari said that internal team of Astra Agro is…
Palm oil producer Astra Agro Lestari booked a net profit of a whopping Rp 833.1 billion (around $57 million) in the pandemic-struck 2020, the company announced in a recent virtual public expose. According to Astra Agro director Mario Casimirus Surung Gultom, the company’s net profit soared 294.6 percent from Rp 211.1 billion in 2019. “Our…
Palm oil producer PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk. is forecasting a modest production growth of about five percent in 2021 as most of its crop were already mature, there was no acreage expansion plan, and mobility restriction under the current pandemic limited purchase of oil palm fruits from outside, its President Director, Santosa, said. Speaking…
Yudison smiled proudly. A 28-year-old youth is a local boy from Lung Melah Village, East Kutai, East Kalimantan, who has successfully pursued a career in a palm oil plantation company. At a relatively young age, this Kayan Dayak-blooded man has just received a letter of promotion at PT Karyanusa Ekadaya (KED), the company where he…
JAKARTA – PT Astra Agro Lestari produced 707,000 tn crude palm oil in Jan-Jun, 15.2% less than 834,000 tn in the same period last year, Santosa, president director of the company, told a press conference after the public expose organised by the Indonesia Stock Exchange today. The drop in CPO production was due mainly to…
Jakarta – Anticipatory steps are needed in preventing forest and land fires. To improve the effeciency on monitoring the situation in the surrounding plantation, Astra Agro utilized unmaned aerial vehicle (UAV) in facing the threat of the peak of the dry season this year. UAVs or drones (drones) equipped with these cameras will be flown…
