PT Sari Aditya Loka (PT SAL) and the Sarolangun Police have enhanced their collaboration in preparing for, preventing, and responding to forest and land fires. This partnership was formalized with the handover of firefighting equipment and supporting facilities at the Sarolangun Police Headquarters on Tuesday. Sarolangun Police Chief AKBP Wendi Oktariansyah emphasized that preventing and…
Climate change is placing greater pressure on aquatic and coastal ecosystems. Building resilience requires a science-based approach that actively involves local communities who depend on these ecosystems for their livelihoods. This issue was a central topic at the 8th International Conference on Fisheries, Aquatic and Environmental Sciences (ICFAES) 2026, organized by Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK)…
EAST KUTAI — The ongoing dry season has made it difficult for residents of Marah Haloq Village KM 25, RT 06, to access clean water. In response, PT Karyanusa Ekadaya (KED) has distributed clean water directly to the community. Limited access to clean water has impacted residents’ ability to meet basic needs such as drinking,…
PENAJAM — In anticipation of World Ozone Day on September 16, PT Sukses Tani Nusasubur (STN), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro), encouraged youth to deepen their understanding of environmental conservation. As part of the Astra Berbagi Ilmu Program at SMKN 3 Penajam Paser Utara (PPU), the company delivered education on…
TELEN – The Marah Haloq Village Government, Telen Subdistrict, East Kutai Regency (Kutim), expressed appreciation for the prompt response by PT Karyanusa Ekadaya (KED) and PT Subur Abadi Plantations (SAP), subsidiaries of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, in assisting with a land fire affecting Marah Haloq Village residents on Thursday evening (September 10, 2026). The…
Jakarta – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk has received the Green Economy Award (Anugerah Ekonomi Hijau) for Digital Innovation in Plantation Operations Management and for its Strategic Role in the Transformation of a Sustainable Plantation Industry. The awards were presented at the detikcom Green Economy Awards 2026, held at Menara Bank Mega on Thursday (September…
The opportunity to pursue higher education is becoming increasingly accessible for young members of the Orang Rimba community in Jambi. Educational support from PT Sari Aditya Loka (SAL) is helping young people from the community continue their studies while opening up possibilities for their future that they once found difficult to imagine. One of them…
Efforts to prevent forest and land fires (karhutla) in Siak Regency, Riau, are being strengthened through collaboration among the business sector, government, security forces, communities, and various stakeholders. PT Kimia Tirta Utama (KTU), together with the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) Riau Branch, held the 2026 Forest and Land Fire Preparedness Roll Call at the…
Residents of Km 7 in Waru Subdistrict, Waru District, Penajam Paser Utara (PPU) continue to face limited access to clean water. To date, the area has not been connected to the regional drinking water utility (PDAM), while the available clean water sources remain insufficient to meet residents’ daily needs. The limited availability of water sources…
PT Letawa has once again demonstrated its commitment to improving the quality of education through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Astra Cerdas. The company awarded academic achievement scholarships to 55 high-achieving students from several villages within the company’s Ring 1 operational area. The scholarships were presented at the SD Inpres Kalukumbeo Lariang school building…
RENGAT — Oil palm plantation company PT Tunggal Perkasa Plantations (TPP) continues to support community development through the implementation of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. The company recently addressed two priority community needs: providing public cemetery land to the Sungai Air Putih Village Government in Sungai Lala District and supporting the renovation of the…
ROKAN HULU — PT Eka Dura Indonesia (EDI)’s commitment to environmental protection and management has been recognised by the Government of Rokan Hulu Regency. The oil palm plantation company operating in Rokan Hulu received a certificate in the “Highly Compliant” category as part of the 2026 assessment of corporate performance in environmental protection and management.…
DONGGALA, CENTRAL SULAWESI — Morning in Rio Mukti Village, Rio Pakava District, Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi, is a time for Nengah Wantri and members of the Maju Jaya Women’s Group (KP Maju Jaya) to nurture the hopes they have built together. On a modest plot beside her home, Nengah and several group members are busy…
PELALAWAN— PT Sari Lembah Subur (SLS) continues to demonstrate its commitment to environmental conservation while promoting the economic potential of local communities. Through its greening program, the company distributed 40 alligator avocado seedlings to residents of RT 005/RW 003, Dusun II Sukamakmur, Rawang Sari Village, Pangkalan Lesung District, Pelalawan Regency, Riau, on Wednesday (August 12,…
NDRAGIRI HULU, RIAU – Forest and land fires (kebakaran hutan dan lahan or Karhutla) at several locations in Indragiri Hulu (Inhu), Riau, have prompted various stakeholders to work together on fire response efforts. One of them is PT Tunggal Perkasa Plantations (PT TPP), which has deployed personnel and equipment to support firefighting efforts in areas…
PANGKALAN BUN, Central Kalimantan – PT Gunung Sejahtera Puti Pesona (PT GSPP), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, remains committed to supporting local communities by enhancing educational infrastructure and improving road access near its operations. Waluyo, Head of Sungai Kuning Village, stated that the company’s support has delivered tangible benefits, especially by improving…
MAKASSAR – The Central Sulawesi Sustainable Palm Oil Multi-Stakeholder Forum (FMPSB-Sulteng) was officially established on 21 July. The forum serves as a platform for communication, coordination, and collaboration among key stakeholders to strengthen governance of sustainable oil palm plantations across Central Sulawesi Province. The forum was initiated by local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental…
PANGKALAN BUN – To mark Indonesia’s National Children’s Day, PT Gunung Sejahtera Ibu Pertiwi (PT GSIP) and PT Agro Menara Rachmat (PT AMR) held Beyond Kids Fest 2026 on 29 July, themed “Beyond Safety, Beyond Health, Beyond Future.” The event demonstrates the companies’ commitment to protecting children’s rights, advancing education, and preparing the next generation…
PANGKALAN BUN – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable oil palm plantation management by integrating technology, innovation, conservation, and Good Corporate Governance (GCG) into its operations. The company showcased its initiatives to national journalists during the 2026 BPDP Press Tour at its operational area in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan,…
To commemorate World Mangrove Day 2026, PT Perkebunan Lembah Bhakti (PT PLB), an Astra Agro subsidiary, planted 3,000 mangrove seedlings along the coastline of Kilangan Village, Singkil District, Aceh Singkil Regency, Aceh, on 28 July 2026. The initiative reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and supports efforts to strengthen the resilience of coastal…
