Indonesia’s plan to increase the palm oil blend in biodiesel to 40 percent (B40) starting January 1, 2025 appears to be implemented gradually after industry players voiced the need for a transition period despite the government’s readiness for the policy rollout. President Prabowo Subianto, in his speech at the BNI Investor Summit in Jakarta on…
PT Pasangkayu, a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari (AAL), in collaboration with the Mapasitujue Community Learning Centre (PKBM), has launched the Study Group for national examination preparation (examination package A, B & C) aimed at Bunggu Tribe residents in Saluraya Hamlet, Gunung Sari Village, Pasangkayu District. The program aims to enhance the quality of…
PT. Lembah Bhakti Plantation (PLB), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro) involved in oil palm plantations, has once again initiated a social responsibility program by utilizing processed palm oil products. Previously, PT PLB, operating in Aceh Singkil Regency, collaborated with the Aceh Singkil Food Crops, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry Office (DTPHP)…
PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AALI), a palm oil company, is dedicated to implementing a sustainable innovation program to foster long-term business growth. Santosa, the President Director of Astra Agro Lestari, stated that the company has a longstanding commitment to sustainable practices directly linked to its operations. “Our commitment to sustainability has been evident since…
Kelapa genjah entok is a superior variety of coconut that originates from Indonesia. This variety has several benefits that make it appealing to farmers and agribusiness stakeholders. Farmers often choose Kelapa genjah entok due to its potential to deliver faster and more stable yields. This characteristic makes it suitable for farm diversification in both local…
Transparency International Indonesia (TII), in collaboration with TEMPO Data Science, awarded PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk the title of a palm oil company with high integrity and anti-corruption measures. On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Salihara Art Center, Astra Agro Lestari received the Sustainable Business Integrity Index award in the Sapphire category. This award…
Malasari is a resident of Padang Sikabu Village in the West Aceh District. She is an owner of a small cake shop business. Malasari lives in a modest house with her mother and has a fondness for her motorbike, which has been a loyal companion for the past eight years. This motorbike is equipped with…
Tradition and culture are essential aspects of a nation’s identity, reflecting the values of diversity within unity. Unfortunately, this philosophy is increasingly threatened by changing times that jeopardize the preservation of Indonesian culture and identity. As the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon, stated on the website of the Ministry of…
Harno smiled proudly as he showcased video footage of the lush green expanse of chilli trees bearing large fruits. He and his Sanjaya Tani farmers group cultivate chillies on half a hectare of land near an oil palm plantation in Banjar Panjang Village, Kerumutan, Pelalawan, Riau Province. “This is a pesticide-free organic crop,” he stated.…
The Indonesian government is planning to significantly boost the renewable component in diesel fuel to achieve self-sufficiency and eliminate diesel imports by 2026, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the Indonesia Mining Summit at Mulia Hotel in Jakarta, Bahlil outlined a phased approach to increasing the use of biodiesel,…
Curiosity is a natural trait of children that drives them to explore and understand the world around them. This curiosity is essential, especially when they are learning about the environment. In South Kalimantan, Astra Agro utilizes interactive and locally focused learning methods to teach children about the importance of protecting nature. Two of Astra Agro’s…
The ecosystem connecting local businesses with the Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) groups increasingly serves as an incubator for collaboration. In Sarolangun, Jambi, locally owned businesses are partnering with SAD groups to produce lemongrass oil. PT Sari Aditya Loka (SAL), part of the Astra Agro Lestari Group, serves as a business incubator for the collaboration between…
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the use of biodiesel with 40 percent palm oil-based vegetable fuel or B40 will be implemented starting on January 1, 2025. This is in line with the mandatory B40 biodiesel program. “For B40 biodiesel, we are committed to starting on January 1 (2025),” Airlangga said on…
Astra Agro is collaborating with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to promote the traditional rattan weaving of the Dayak Tomun community. In partnership with the Government of North Arut District (Aruta) in West Kotawaringin Regency (Kobar), Central Kalimantan, Astra Agro is providing annual training in rattan weaving crafts for the Dayak Tomun tribe across…
Land and plantation fires pose a serious threat to the environment, economy, and public health. In response, PT Waru Kaltim Plantation (WKP), an oil palm subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AALI) in East Kalimantan, collaborated with the Agriculture Office of the Plantation Division in Penajam Paser Utara Regency (PPU) to conduct Monitoring and…
PT GSIP-AMR (Astra Agro Lestari Group) focuses on community development and empowerment, aiming to enhance the quality of human resources beginning at the grassroots level. One of the key initiatives involved is the coaching of Posyandu (integrated service posts), as these programs actively engage mothers in the community. Their role is crucial in shaping and…
Jakarta – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Astra Agro), through Astra for Creative Indonesia, develops one of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) programs through its subsidiaries. Aiming to increase motivation and innovation in entrepreneurship. Of course, it is also an effort to improve the economic standard of living of the community. PT Perkebunan…
It is common knowledge that some Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) have come out of the forest to start farming or cultivating. This is a challenge in itself, given the SAD’s nomadic lifestyle and dependence on forest products. Astra Agro Lestari Group’s subsidiary, PT Sari Aditya Loka (SAL), tries to help by providing knowledge about cultivation…
President Prabowo Subianto, at his meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, outlined Indonesia’s initiatives toward environment-friendly renewable energy development. Prabowo delivered this statement in response to climate change as one of the important topics discussed at the G20 Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “Indonesia has developed technology…
Trickle down effect or the positive impact of the presence of investors, is what the government expects when inviting businesses to invest their capital. After the company is present, it is expected that jobs will open up, people will get income, and the economy will grow. Such is the case in Era Village, North Mori…
