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…

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.…

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…

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)…

Empowering Future Leaders: PT Pasangkayu Grants Scholarships to Six Students From West Sulawesi

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…

Strengthening Education and Community Facilities: PT GSPP Revitalizes Sports Field and Village Infrastructures

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…

Astra Agro Lestari’s Subsidiaries Recognized for Advancing Village Empowerment in Kutai Timur

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’…

PT Mamuang and Local Community Join Hands to Improve Road Access in Rio Pakava

PT Mamuang, a subsidiary of Astra Agro Lestari, provided assistance through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program by distributing heavy equipment to support road infrastructure repairs in the Rio Pakava Subdistrict of Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi. The aid covers road repairment tools in the effort to connect three villages: Lalundu Village, Pancamukti Village, and Bonemarawa…

Inspiring Youth Through Sobat Sawit Goes to School Program in East Kalimantan

Dr. Winarno, M.Pd., smiled proudly, filled with joy as the Head of the Regional Education Office I of East Kalimantan Province. “Children are becoming more creative,” he said briefly. He believes that initiatives aiming to enhance creativity, such as wall magazine competitions, scientific work contests, and competitions for utilizing palm oil processing waste, are extremely…