Jakarta (ANTARA) – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AALI), a subsidiary of Astra International, has released a full report from an independent third party to respond to allegations of environmental and human rights violations from the Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (Walhi) and Friends of the Earth (FOE). Eco Nusantara (ENS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Zulfahmi…
Athens (ANTARA) – Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has asked the Greek government to support Indonesian palm oil-based products to prevent them from receiving discriminatory treatment by the European Union (EU). He made the request during a bilateral meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at Maximos Mansion, Athens, on Friday local time. “He (the…
Over three million tonnes of palm oil is required annually to meet Nigeria’s demands, experts have said. This, they said, is because the country only produces 1.4 million tonnes, which is not enough. The stakeholders lamented that the country has less than 800,000 hectares under-cultivated. They spoke during a policy dialogue on the National Initiative for…
METRO SULTENG – PT Agro Nusa Abadi (ANA) has conducted a roadshow program to hand over achievement scholarships in 2023 in Bungintimbe Village, East Petasia District, North Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi. This program is a form of concern for education in the plantation area. For one week, PT ANA established direct relationships with the community,…
Jambi (ANTARA) – PT Sari Aditya Loka (SAL), one of the oil palm plantation companies in Merangin Regency, Jambi, channeled its CSR funds to provide basic necessities to residents and groups of Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) or known as Orang Rimba to prevent stunting. “In an effort to prevent stunting and alleviate poverty in Merangin…
METRO SULTENG – Beside the operation palm oil plantation, PT Agro Nusa Abadi (ANA) is very concerned about the surrounding condition, especially in the community. Currently, one aspect that has become PT ANA’s concern in the health sector is the reduction of stunting rates in North Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi. This is because the villages…
One of the subsidiaries of PT Astra Agro Lestari (AAL) Tbk, which is located in the operational area of Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi Province (West Sulawesi), namely PT Mamuang (MMG) cares about the needs of ring 1 community traditional parties. Towards the end of 2023, PT Mamuang provided assistance for the Vunja Traditional Party in…
The commemoration of National Teachers’ Day has become a memorable moment for education personnel from year to year. One of them was felt at Indah Makmur Junior High School (PT GSDI-GSYM), Saturday (11/25/2023). This Teacher’s Day commemoration also coincides with PGRI’s 78th Anniversary. Indah Makmur Junior High School held a ceremony and the special thing…
North Morowali – PT Agro Nusa Abadi (ANA) organized safety training activities for staff of Community Health Center (puskesmas) Molino, East Petasia District, North Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi. This training focused on preparation and anticipation of fire, which was held on November 18, 2023 at the Molino Health Center. This activity aims to provide understanding…
NEW DELHI: India experienced an unprecedented surge in vegetable oil imports, setting a record at 167.1 Lakh Tonnes (LT) in November 2022 -October 2023 period. Market analysts attribute this surge, particularly in refined palm oil, to what they view as flawed government policies. Consequently, this surge has adversely affected domestic edible oil production, posing a…
SIAK – PT Kimia Tirta Utama (KTU)-Astra Group celebrated Astra Agro Lestari’s 35th Anniversary by distributing scholarships. The scholarship program was given to 66 students in KTU Ring 1 Village. The Astra Cerdas program is a form of the company’s commitment in making a real contribution to education in the region. In the event held…
INPUTRAKYAT_MORUT,-PT. Agro Nusa Abadi (ANA) claims that it is committed and obeys the law while running its operations in North Morowali Regency. The company, which is engaged in oil palm plantations, also said that it has never ruled out coordination with the government and related institutions. This was revealed by the Community Development Officer of…
Petumbea, North Morowali – PT Cipta Agro Nusantara (CAN) presents appreciation and support to champion students in its fostered areas by holding roadshows to 5 schools to hand over Achievement Scholarships. This event is also a moment to stay in touch between companies, schools, students, and parents to create a close bond in supporting education…
Astra Agro’s crude palm oil (CPO) production increased by 2.2 percent (qoq) or 3.7 percent (yoy), indicating that the company purchased more FFB from third parties. “AALI looks quite difficult to boost FFB and CPO production due to the relatively old age of the plants with an average age of 15.1 years and 37.3 percent…
This time, PT SAL received an award from the Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) during the National Nature Conservation Day 2023 on November 6-8, 2023. The peak of the 2023 HKAN commemoration was held at the Bukit Tangkiling Nature Park, Central Kalimantan KSDA Center.…
The PKK group of Bukit Lembah Subur Village collaborated with PT Sari Lembah Subur’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to improve the community’s economy through the development of MSMEs in Bukit Lembah Subur Village. One form of cooperation is the development of the Bukit Lembah Subur Village PKK stall through additional dry processed food displays which…
Palm oil has brought progress to the people of Riau Province, one of which is in Pelalawan Regency. All parties who come into contact work together so that the blessings of palm oil are felt together. However, to achieve this progress requires confidence and patience to live together in Bumi Lancang Kuning. Just like the…
MAMUANG || SUARANEGERI – In order to celebrate the anniversary of PT.Astra Agro Lestari (PT.AAL) Tbk., PT.Mamuangdistributed basic food assistance to the Ring 1 community that it fosters, especially in 4 hamlets in Martasari Village, Pedongga District, Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi Province (Sulbar). Tuesday (31/10/2023). Also present at the activity were the Head of Administration…
TRIBUNPALU.COM – Agrarian Conflicts in the Palm Oil Industry continue to surface in various regions in Indonesia amidst the government’s efforts to develop investment and the economy. The operation of Palm Oil companies without the Right to Cultivate (HGU) often triggers conflicts with the community, whereas as long as the company has a Plantation Business…
Mumbai. Representatives from the world’s largest crude palm oil (CPO) producers, Indonesia and Malaysia, were in India on Wednesday to attend a related conference and seek opportunities to enhance market access. This move comes as sales to the European Union have been hindered by the Deforestation Regulation. Indonesia and Malaysia, both prominent CPO-producing countries, are the…
