Strengthening Peatland Governance, Astra Agro Enhances Wildfire Preparedness

Pekanbaru (Agrofarm.co.id) — PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, through its Riau Province business units, reaffirmed its commitment to its Sustainability Policy, especially the no-burning principle for forest and land fire prevention, by actively participating in the Forest and Land Fire Prevention Preparedness Roll Call in Pekanbaru. The event provided an opportunity to strengthen cross-sector coordination…

Astra Agro and CPOPC Collaborate to Drive Sustainable Practices for Independent Palm Oil Farmers

Palu (ANTARA) – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, in collaboration with the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries, is encouraging independent smallholder oil palm farmers in Pasangkayu Regency to adopt sustainable practices through a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training held on April 28–29, 2026. The initiative aims to improve productivity while promoting sustainable plantation practices…

PT BIM Honored for Its Active Contribution to MPA Development and Fire Management Efforts

Paser (TribunKaltim.co) — The Government of Paser Regency has reaffirmed the role of the private sector in controlling forest and land fires (karhutla) by recognizing Borneo Indah Marjaya (BIM) for its contributions. The recognition was presented at the 2026 Regional Coordination Meeting of East Kalimantan Province on fire and rescue services, Satpol PP, and Community…

Constructive Mediation Results in Agreement, SAD Issues Apology and Commits to Respect PT Sari Aditya Loka’s Assets

Sarolangun (ANTARA) – The conflict between the Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) community and PT Sari Aditya Loka (SAL) security personnel has been resolved through government-facilitated mediation. Both parties agreed to end the dispute and are committed to maintaining stability in the area. The mediation took place at the Main Hall of the Sarolangun Regent’s Office…

Harnessing Local Wisdom, PT SAL Helps Suku Anak Dalam Build a Sustainable Future

JAMBI – Empowering indigenous communities is central to PT Sari Aditya Loka’s (SAL) sustainability commitment, particularly in supporting the independence of the Anak Dalam tribe (SAD). The company has developed an economic model that incorporates local knowledge and environmental considerations. This initiative aims to meet the needs of remote communities and promote inclusive rural development.…

PT SAL Drives Change for Suku Anak Dalam Communities Through Better Nutrition and Education Access

JAMBI – Improving the quality of life for indigenous communities, particularly in remote areas, remains challenging, especially regarding access to healthcare and education. PT Sari Aditya Loka (SAL) is addressing this by enhancing support for the Anak Dalam Tribe (SAD) in Sarolangun, Jambi. In 2025, the company established six dedicated SAD posyandu and reached 313…

Transforming Lives in Tapin: PT TBM Uplifts Tapin Communities Through Astra Kreatif

PT Tri Buana Mas (TBM), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk, continues to demonstrate its commitment to community impact through the Astra Kreatif program, which aims to improve the economic welfare of communities near its operations. Through Astra Kreatif, TBM supports community-based economic growth by fostering business groups that utilize local resources and…

“Strengthening Community Resilience through Astra Kreatif Amid Economic Challenges”

The Astra Agro Group runs the Astra Kreatif initiative, an economic empowerment program aimed at improving the welfare of communities near its operations. Through its subsidiaries in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan—PT Gunung Sejahtera Dua Indah (GSDI) and PT Gunung Sejahtera Yoli Makmur (GSYM)—the Company works to foster economic self-reliance in local communities. This commitment is…

PT Sari Lembah Subur Enhances Community Health through Integrated Health Service Posts Initiatives

Pekanbaru (ANTARA) – PT Sari Lembah Subur (PT SLS), a palm oil plantation company, continues to provide accessible healthcare through its Health CSR programme, which also raises public awareness about healthy living. Since its establishment in Pelalawan Regency, Riau Province, PT SLS’s programme has benefited thousands of people, with a focus on mothers and children…

From Local Enterprises to Lasting Impact: PT Sari Lembah Subur Fuels Sustainable Village Economies

Pekanbaru (ANTARA) – The business sector’s commitment to strengthening rural economies is evident in the efforts of PT Sari Lembah Subur (PT SLS), a palm oil plantation company that consistently empowers communities in its operational areas through the Astra Kreatif program. The program focuses on economic development and uses a local wisdom-based approach to address…

PT Sari Lembah Subur Advances Sustainable Village Economies through SME Empowerment

Pekanbaru (ANTARA) – The industry’s commitment to strengthening the rural economy continues to yield tangible results. This is exemplified by the palm oil plantation company PT Sari Lembah Subur (PT SLS), which is promoting the sustainable empowerment of communities within its operational areas through the Astra Kreatif programme This programme, which focuses on strengthening the…

Empowering Rural Women’s Economy, PT Mamuang Distributes 30 Piglets to Rio Mukti Farmer Group

PT Mamuang distributed piglets to the Maju Jaya Women’s Farmers’ Group in Rio Mukti Village, Rio Pakava Sub-district, Donggala Regency, on Wednesday. This programme forms part of the company’s efforts to empower women economically, carried out in collaboration with the NGO Relawan untuk Orang dan Alam (ROA). The company provided 30 piglets to the group,…

Three Palm Oil Companies in Aceh Advance Sustainable Development Through CSR

Three oil palm plantation companies in Aceh Province—PT Perkebunan Lembah Bhakti, PT Karya Tanah Subur, and PT Tunggal Perkasa Plantations—are implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes focused on sustainable community empowerment in areas surrounding their operations. These CSR programmes are carried out through four main pillars: strengthening the local economy, improving healthcare services, supporting education,…

Growing with Communities: The Foundation of Astra Agro’s Sustainable Development.

PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk reaffirms its commitment to providing tangible benefits to the community and environment through sustainable business practices in all operational areas. Luqman Fajar Hakim, Community Development Area Manager for Central Kalimantan, stated in Palangka Raya that the company’s operations are founded on the principle of growing together with the community. ‘We…

From Waste to Value: PT KTS Converts Palm Kernel Shells into Organic Fertiliser.

PT Karya Tanah Subur (KTS), a palm oil plantation company, has successfully developed a biochar-based organic fertiliser from palm shell waste that improves soil quality and pH. This cost-effective and environmentally friendly innovation was identified through collaborative research between PT KTS and the Faculty of Agriculture at Teuku Umar University (UTU) in Meulaboh. Research conducted…