Korindo Group’s Commitment in Facing Covid-19

31. PT Berkat Cipta Abadi Donates 1,000 Hazmat Suits to Merauke Regency Government 32. PT Dongin Prabhawa Donates PPEs to Mappi Regional Government 33. Korindo Group Once Again Provides PPE Donation to Boven Digoel Local Government 34. PT BFI Helps Repair Community’s Main Road 35. KABS Helps Meeting Needs of Regional Hospital in Pangkalan Bun 36. PT KTH Distributes Staple Food Donation for Lamandau Flood Victims 37. Korindo Foundation Distributes 2,000 Cloth Masks in Pancoran 38. Donation of a Thousand Eucalyptus Trees for Sungai Pulau Village 38. Asiki Radio FM Actively Promotes Covid-19 Prevention

39. Thousands of Residents Receive Staple Food Donation from Aspex 40. Deputy Regent of Kobar Appreciates PT Korintiga Hutani During Inspection of Village-Connecting Road Construction 41. PT BCA Donates Vegetable Seeds and Gardening Tools to Indigenous People of Papua 42. PT PAL Builds 200 m² Long House for Community in Guiss Village 43. Korindo Abadi Sprays Disinfectants in Worship Places and Markets

44. Korindo Foundation Provides Scholarships to 28 Outstanding Students

45. PT TSE Provides Clean Water Well for People in Kukurantap

46. PT KPS Carries Out Disinfection in 600 Houses 47. Envrionmentally Friendly Stove for Guiz Rawa Village, Papua 48. PT TSE Provides Productive Assistance to People in Getentiri Village 49. Donation of Dormitory Building for Students in Merauke

50. Korintiga Hutani Donates Staple Food to North Arut Flood Victims 51. PT PAL Donates Food to Hundreds of Families in Ulilin District

51. Korindo Group Distributes Staple Food to People in Boven Digoel 53. PT TSE Continue to Provide Honorarium to Teachers in Remote Area During Pandemic

53. PT Korindo Ariabima Sari Provides Covid-19 Prevention Assistance to RSUD Sultan Imanuddin

54. PT KTH Donates Medical Supplies to Prevent Covid-19

54. PT Panbers Jaya Helps in Education for Underprivileged Children

55. Donation of Duck Livestock for People of Papua

55. PT KTH Carries Out Fogging in Villages inWest Kotawaringin to Prevent Dengue Fever

56. PT TSE Bantu Aktivitas Belajar Sekolah Terpencil

57. DKM of PT Aspex Kumbong Shares Happiness with 156 Orphans

57. Korindo Foundation Gives Scholarships to Children of Employees

58. Head of Bogor Social Agency Calls Aspex as Good Example

58. PT Bimaruna Jaya’s Efforts in Easing the Burdens of 130 Families

59. Health Counseling and Supplementary Food Provision for 300 Toddlers

59. Regent of Kobar Adopts Go Green Concept for People’s Market Development in Mendawai

60. Korindo Group Assists Archdiocese of Merauke in Education

61. Korindo Launches Green Corner 62. PT Korintiga Hutani Cares for Orangutan Conservation 63. PT Korintiga Hutani Commemorates Indonesian Tree Planting Day 64. PT PAL Holds Sharing and Cooking Session with Community 65. Korindo Group Distributes More Masks to Papuan Community 66. PT TSE-A Improves Relationship with Kukurantap Community 67. Yongan Indomaju and Korindo Foundation Support Education in Indonesia

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Message from Management

Dearest family of KORINDO Group,

Time flies so fast and now we have already passed the first months of 2021. Although the year has changed, we still need to accept the fact that the Coronavirus Covid-19 does still exist among us. And to this date, despite the hard work of all involved, there still isn’t any sure prediction of when the virus will end.

Since the first Covid-19 case recorded in Indonesia in March 2020, KORINDO Group and all of its branches have done everything within our capabilities to help people and the government fight this pandemic. We realize that this is most likely an impossible matter to deal without a thorough teamwork from all of us. It is also to our honor that we have contributed relentlessly for the country for the past year, and rest assured that we shall always continue this contribution for as long as needed.

None of the humanitarian works provided by the KORINDO Group and all its branches has once escaped my knowledge, and I am honored to be able to call these wonderful people my family.

However, this is a hard time for all of us. I would like to remind all of us that this pandemic is still occurring and that none of us is an exception to take a very good care of ourselves and others. We need to be mindful of our health and hygiene, and that is not only for the benefits of ourselves, but also other people.

In this occasion, I want to raise our awareness concerning this matter of the prevention of Covid-19. This is a serious situation that is happening not only in our country, but also all over the world. True that we should not be paranoid over the virus, but it is also our duty to be aware and mindful of things we tend to overlook in the past.

I believe that we have all performed a great teamwork in raising awareness and creating new set of rules to match this new life during this pandemic, yet I still need to stress the importance of several matters, most likely: frequent handwashing, keeping the masks on in the office area, as well making sure to do some physical excercises at home.

At this moment, being healthy is not what is needed—it is what is important for all of us.

This is the time when our hard work, our professionalism, our teamwork are being put to question—and the core to the answers is simply: taking care of ourselves, for the sake of others. We cannot work hard if we are unwell. We cannot be professional if we are sick. We cannot do our team a favor if we are not healthy.

Take a good care of our health. I sincerely wish that my message can be heard loud and clear. It is my only hope that we, the big family of KORINDO Group, shall always be able to do what is best for ourselves and the company. I am also praying for the pandemic to end as soon as possible, so the world can have a proper healing from this devastating issue. May the rest of the months of 2021 enlight the path to our success.

Robert Seung Senior Vice Chairman Korindo Group

Supervisor Robert Seung

Chief Editor

Seo Jeong Sik Editor

Yulian Mohammad Riza

Editorial Staff

Suharsono Astri Anna Philipus Rikin Muhammad Iqbal Catharina Kania Adinda Pryanka

Contributor

Ridde Arizone (Cakung) Muhammad Najib (Ciwandan)

Nurrohmad (Balaraja) Yahya (Halmahera) Widya Astuti (Papua) Satuman (Papua) Ma’rif (Kalimantan Tengah)

M. Arifin (Kalimantan Timur)

Photographer

Hendri Widodo

Reza Rizky Fauzi

Design & Layout

Arian Kushandiyono

Didit Nurdiansyah E-mail pr@korindo.co.id

Greetings Readers of One Step Ahead,

We have together passed the year of 2020. The coronavirus (Covid-19) which spread since the end of 2019 in China and ‘approached’ Indonesia in March 2020 has made last year a difficult moment for all of us.

Covid-19 has claimed a large number of victims, causing the governments all over the world to agree in restricting social and economic activities. Indonesia is no exception. The government enforced regional quarantine, implemented Working from Home (WFH) policy, online schooling, and various other things.

The impact was strongly felt by the Indonesian people, especially with the pressure on the economy. Not to mention the natural disasters that hit the country one after another.

Seeing these numerous adversities, Korindo Group were moved to offer help. A real and tremendous concern was shown by this private business entity in the country. Donations were provided to the field of education, economy, and infrastructure which were distributed to various regions.

The presence of Covid-19 also forced many changes in people’s lives. This change is not a choice, but something that must be implemented so we would be able to adapt in the amid pandemic disruption. Korindo Group also tried to keep up with the flow of changes which will be shown in this 7th edition magazine. Health protocols that are increasingly strict are being enforced in each subsidiary company, accompanied with educational activities to provide an in-depth understanding of Covid-19 to employees.

Activities that were previously held face-to-face must also change their formats. Human resources (HR) development training is held with the new normal policy which prioritize the use of technology. This adjustment illustrates the company’s efforts to continue to innovate during the current limitations.

To close our foreword, the Editorial team is asking the entire big family of Korindo Group to stand together during the pandemic. Following the health protocols is a must for the sake of everyone. New determination and innovation need to carried out continously to bring a change toward good.

We hope that what we present in the 7th Edition of 2021 of this One Steap Ahead Magazine can be beneficial for you. Happy reading.

Editorial Team

Korindo Group’s Commitment in Facing Covid-19

JAKARTA – The management of Korindo Group and its subsidiaries across Indonesia have been consistently implementing the prevention of the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). This includes in each company’s internal environment.

In his new year’s remarks, Senior Vice Chairman of Korindo Group Robert Seung emphasized on the importance of health protocols in order to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Discipline and consistency are the keys to protecting all parties.

"Protecting ourselves from infection is as important as protecting our colleagues and the Indonesian people. Behaviour in preventing transmission in the work environment must be applied to each of us," he said.

Various methods are used to prevent the spread of the virus while providing a sense of security and comfort to all employees in supporting their performance productivity. For instance, PT Kenertec Power System (KPS), which has been on alert and regularly conducting health campaign directly to its employees since the pandemic hit Indonesia in March 2020.

In addition to providing education, KPS also immediately started using a thermal scanner to all employees upon entering the work area. It is hoped that this early precaution will protect workers as well as the surrounding community. Individual health support facilities were also given attention. Masks and antiseptic liquidsare given to the community as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Multivitamins were also provided for all employees to maintain immunity and prevent sickness.

dHand washing stations are also provided at several locationsat the company, so there is no doubt employees can get access to them easily.

As one of the ultimate preventive activities, PT KPS regularly sterilizes the environment. At least one to two times a week, a disinfection is carried out in the company lobby and other work areas to keep the environment clean.

A regular cleaning is also carried out by PT Bimaruna Jaya (BRJ). The company, which its headquarters located in Cakung, North Jakarta, performs weekly cleaning every Friday involving representatives from all divisions. Cleaning activities are also carried out daily by each employee, but on a smaller scale, 15 minutes before starting work.

Just like other Korindo Group’s subsidiaries, PT BRJ also provides hand washing stations and hand sanitizers in all areas or divisions. These facilities can be used at any time by employees, as well as guests.

Meanwhile, PT Korindo Heavy Industry (KHI) also carries out Covid-19 prevention activities since the beginning. Several steps taken were mainly related to socialization program to employees, such as putting up posters and banners about warnings and prevention against coronavirus.

Every employee who comes to work must go through body temperature check to ensure their physical condition. If there is an employee with a body temperature above 37 degrees Celsius, he/she is not allowed to work and is given permission to seek treatment at a hospital health facility in accordance with the BPJS Health membership they have.

PT KHI is also making effortsin compliance with the protocol recommended by the government to break the chain of coronavirus spread, namely by maintaining distance. This effort is implemented by changing the layout of the employee workplace in each section.

Crowd restrictions are also implemented on vehicles. Each company car can only be used for a maximum of three passengers. Warnings to every employee who does not wear a mask are also regularly carried out.

PT KHI also provides vitamin supplements to employees every week. Hand washing stations with running water and soap, as well as hand sanitizers are placed at each entrance, toilet and production area.

Similar facilities are also provided by PT Gelora Mandiri Membangun (GMM). At one location of the company’s work area, Camp Kabob, Gane Dalam Village, South Halmahera, a hand washing station equipped with soap was built.

The facilities were built at several locations, namely division I to III and logistic warehouses. The existence of these hand washing stations is expected to increase public awareness of the importance of keeping their hands clean before and after carrying out work.

PT GMM also provides masks to employees across departments and divisions. This assistance is provided to make it easier for workers to implement health protocols in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the company environment. Apart from internal area of the company or factory area, the company also gives attention to worship places. In mid-June 2020, PT GMM carried out disinfection at An-Nur Mosque as a measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus in worship places.

To maximize the prevention efforts, PT GMM evenregularlycarries out body temperature check on all crew members upon arriving at the company-owned dockused for loading and unloading passengers and cargo. (din/pr)

Korindo Group’s Contribution in Facing Covid-19 Pandemic

JAKARTA – The emergence coronavirus (Covid-19) has shocked all corners of the world and given a significant impact on all aspects of human life. From social, economic, to educational activities being limited, and even stopped. Indonesia is no exception. Since March 2020, Covid-19 has “approached” and seeped into every corner of the cities and rural areas in the country.

The need for staple foods, health supplies such as masks and disinfectants has become very high. However, not all people can have easy access to them. In particular,those who live in the rural areas are still having difficulties in getting their hands on these current necessities.

This is the issue that became a concern for Korindo Group since 2020 to date. The multinational company that operates in Indonesia is taking one step forward: providing massive donation to the people through its subsidiaries that area spread across various regions.

“This is what we can contribute from Korindo Group to Indonesia,” said Senior Vice Chairman of Korindo Group, Robert Seung.

The donation was distributed to many locations, from Java Island to the eastern part of Indonesia. For instance, the Natai Peramuan branch of PT Korintiga Hutani (PT KTH) that donated a number of health supplies in August 2020. The donation was especially meant for the residents living near the company’s operational area.

The items provided include thermal gun (body temperature checking device), masks, hand sanitizers, and hand washing soaps. A number of sinks were also built to facilitate people in washing their hands clean, so the prevention of the coronavirus can be more effective.

Previously, on April 2020, KTH has already provided a donation of staple foods to the Government of Umpang Village, West Kotawaringin.

The staple foods include 100 sacks of rice that each came in 5 kg package and 50 boxes of instant noodles.

Health supplies were also part of the donation from KTH. The company donated a box of medical gloves and four bottles of 500 ml liquid disinfectants to the community. This donation was immediately distributed by the local government to the deserving people after a data collection process.

A donation was also provided to the community in Jakarta, where the Korindo Group headquarters is located. To the community in Pancoran, South Jakarta, to be exact, Korindo Foundation donated 2 thousands of cloth masks since April 2020.

PT Kenertec Power System (KPS) which is located in Cilegon, Banten, also provided assistance by spraying disinfectants in residential houses around the factory. At least 700 residential houses in Banten have been visited by the Disinfectant

Spraying Team (DST) for eight months, from March to October 2020.

Not only houses, the DST members also sterilized public spaces which are often used as public gathering places. The disinfection is hoped to be able to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in the area.

Meanwhile, PT Korindo Heavy Industry (KHI) distributed masks and body temperature checking device to Gembong Village, Balaraja. This donation was directly handed over to the village government to be immediately distributed to the those in need. Papua, which is the operational area of a number of Korindo Group’s subsidiaries, has not certainly gone unnoticed. Robert Seung handed over 120 thousands of cloth masks to the community representatives of Merauke Regency, Boven Digoel Regency, and Mappi Regency.

The provision of masks was done considering that Papua was one of the regions experiencing shortage of the medical equipment at that time. Robert Seung hoped that the donation, which was distributed gradually, can help the local government in fighting Covid-19.

Other Korindo Group’s subsidiaries, PT Papua Agro Lestari (PAL) also regularly supplies groceries to the families living in Ulilin District, Merauke. The donation include 530 kg of rice and 27 boxes of instant noodles, provided to 106 households.

PT Aspex Kumbong (AK) was no less quick in providing donation. After donating two units of disinfectant spraying tools, the company once again donated staple foods to more than 2,130 residents in Dayeuh Village, Bojongkaso and Parungdegdeg in Bogor Regency.

These staple food packages contained cooking oil, rice, and sugar.

Not only health supplies, a support was also given through the economic sector. PT Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE), located in Boven Digoel, gave assistance on the economy of the local residents who have been struggled during the pandemic by providing a donation of fish seeds and gardening tools. The donation was given to the people in Getentiri Village who are still living in Boven Digoel.

Through this donation, TSE hopes that the community will be able to have more varied sources of income so the basic needs for them and their families can be fulfilled. (din/pr)

Korindo Brings the First and Largest Plasma Plantation in Papua

MERAUKE – PT Berkat Cipta Abadi (PT BCA) handed over a plasma (smallholding) plantation of 2,280 hectares to the Ziid Kiwab Bersatu (ZKB) Cooperative on Friday (14/2) in Selil Village, Ulilin District, Merauke Regency. This is a realization of the first and largest plasma plantation in Papua, which develops 20% of the nucleus plantation area and was officially handed over to the cooperative in accordance with the government regulations.

The smallholding plantation was handed over in person by the director of PT BCA to the management of ZKB Cooperative by signing the smallholding plantation handover documents and jointribbon cutting. The handover was witnessed by elements of the the Merauke Regency Government, represented by the Industry, Trade, Cooperative and SME Office (Perindagkop UKM) of Merauke Regency, Ulilin District Officials, the Head of Selil Village, the Head of Subur Village and Aiwat Village, Indigenous People Organization (LMA) of Merauke, religious leaders represented by Parish Pastor of Muting Sony Walewawan PR, and clans as customary rights owners and the company management.

“In accordance with the company’s commitment to provide the best contribution and a tangiblel welfare to the

community around the company’s operational area, we from the company hope that the partnership will continue in the future in order to improve the standard of living and the community’s welfare, and it is expected to contribute to the local revenue and environmental preservation,” said the Director of PT Berkat Cipta Abadi, You Jae Kwan.

The realization of the opening of plasma plantation did require a lot of time and energy. Starting from socialization efforts, plasma plantation allocation, and followed with the preparation and formation of community cooperative in 2016 and other supporting efforts. The whole process went quite smoothly, especially due to the full support of the community and the local government.

Naturally, the plasma plantation handover was welcomed with joy by the community. The community acknowledged that thesmallholding plantation has indeed become a necessity and they hope that in the future it will be able to help improve the community’s economy. “Thanks to PT BCA and Korindo Group. We, the people, are very happy because this plasma plantation is a necessity and has been our dream for a long time which is now finally being realized,” said the Head II of ZKB Cooperative, Yustinus Ukurop.

The company’s action by handing over this oil palm plasma plantation also received appreciation from the local government. (pr)

Jhon Mahuzeptian Head of Ulilin District

Management of PT Berkat Cipta Abadi and community leaders joining together for inauguration of plasma plantation in Selil Village, Merauke, Papua (14/2).

“We really appreciate PT BCA for its concern for the community, especially in improving the community’s welfare and independence. Hopefully the company and the community can continue to partner and work together in order to improve the standard of living of the people in this village. Our hope is that Korindo Group will open plasma plantations in other areas.”

Everyone Deserves to be Healthy

“For nearly 30 years, I have often seen them died of nothing. I am sure this would not have happened if hospitals were near,” I recall someone said to me upon entering Papua.

In response to this very big issue, these Papuans replied: “We have the right to live a healthy life”.

Medical personnel from a clinic in Asiki Village, Papua took a trip to the neighbouring village Kapoho to manage health services in mobile clinic activity.

“For nearly 30 years, I have often seen them died of nothing. I am sure this would not have happened if hospitals were near,” I recall someone said to me upon entering Papua.

In response to this very big issue, these Papuans replied: “We have the right to live a healthy life”.

My relationship with Papua began in October 2018, upon the request for consulting on hospital operations established by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and KORINDO Group. The hospital is located in Asiki village, Jair district, the Boven Digoel Regency, Papua.

KOICA is a cooperative development organization in Korea for realizing sustainable development and humanitarianism.

Meanwhile, the Korindo Group, with its headquarters in Jakarta, first expanded to Papua in 1993, after it had already established its plywood, paper and plantation businesses in the suburbs of Kalimantan and Jakarta.

In the early days of its entry into Papua, the company started its business based on the plywood factories, creating a huge number of jobs by operating oil farms as well. Among its various business areas, however, there were no healthcare facilities.

Despite that, they established one hospital there to improve the health and quality of life of the residents of Asiki.

Now Korindo Group’s joint business with the KOICA has ended, and the former will fully manage its business operations and the costs by 2025. From there, the local government will bear the full operating expenses from 2030 and by then, the local government and Korindo Group will share the operational expenses.

What made me wondered was, “Why is Korindo Group so passionate about running this hospital that brings no profit and will be handed over to the local government in the future?”

Firman Jayawijaya, a doctor from the Asiki clinic answered my curiosity: “The purpose of hospitals is not just to treat sick people but also to act as a catalyst to protect human rights and the lives of residents so that they can stand on their own feet and live their own lives”.

After 36 hours of travel from Seoul, South Korea and in transit in Jakarta, I finally entered Asiki clinic in the middle of the forest and it was a modern building with basic medical facilities.

This went against the stereotype that companies will prioritize profits when they get involved with local businesses.

Papua, a place geographically left behind, is a place that needs a lot of help,

especially in the health and medical sector.

According to the statistics of Boven Digoel Health Center in 2016, the infant mortality rate that year was 115 per 1,000 people and the neonatal mortality rate was 54 per 1,000 people during the same period, ranking first and seventh in all Indonesian provinces, respectively. The percentage of pregnant women visiting hospitals also stood at 22 percent, far below the Indonesian average of 87 percent.

Papua has traditionally been more dependent on traditional remedies than on modern medicine. The nearest hospital that can provide simple first aid in the Asiki region is a two-hour walk, and the only hospital that can accommodate severely ill patients and patients in need of first aid is more than six hours away.

For these various reasons, the situation in Papua’s local health care system was not good, and a company that had been watching the situation for a long time provided a solution to the problem.

More than simply building a hospital and installing medical equipment to provide services to the community, Korindo Group is training local medical personnel, including doctors, pharmacists and nurses, to establish a framework for local health care in accordance with the Health Ministry’s policy; the framework has also been well-maintained.

The Asiki Clinic, furthermore, is a primary care institution that focuses on changes in awareness and behavior. It has a maternity class for those who are reluctant to visit hospitals to enable a healthy pregnancy and childbirth through education on the importance of prenatal and postnatal examinations and safe childbirth.

It provides customized health education of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes to high-risk residents, and regularly visits the valley villages and forest villages with no nearby hospital to provide vaccinations, medication, and other treatments.

The Indonesian government is trying to provide integrated primary health care as a part of its public health policy but it seems to lack the finances and manpower to cover geographically marginalized areas like Asiki village.

The village was in the blind spot of primary healthcare facilities; therefore, its access to the healthcare services for local residents was limited. Under these circumstances, the Asiki clinic is contributing to the local health care system of local governments in a complementary manner by providing essential health and medical services to

underprivileged local residents under the keynote of Indonesia’s public health policy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Korindo Group has also donated masks and protective clothing to the Papua community, which lacks medical and protective equipment, while asking them to pray for the safety of residents and medical staff.

Private companies are making such an invisible move to the community for the least human rights that Papua’s neighbors should deserve.

Now I’m thinking again about the meaning of primary healthcare, with the memories of Papua embedded on my thoughts. In the Declaration of Alma Ata in 1978, we set our sights on achieving Health for All, yet we are still endeavoring to achieve that goal after more than 40 years. Many countries, including the Indonesian government, still seem far away from the goal, despite their constant efforts to achieve it.

But I believe that company like the Korindo Group, albeit having a business line that seemingly is unrelated to healthcare, has developed clinic Aski to achieve this goal and that the local unit’s efforts to learn

how to protect its health through this place will one day help it to achieve this goal of ensuring health of all.

Local government officials, clinic staff members and local residents whom I met to discuss the future operation of the clinic were all calling the Asiki clinic as “our clinic”.

Just as this clinic belongs to the Asiki region, it will not be long before one day, “health has truly become ours” with various cooperation and efforts.

Even today, the Asiki clinic is still treating patients, providing health education, first aid to patients with severe diseases, taking them to higher-level hospitals, and checking on residents who are not visiting the clinic.

Meanwhile, the Korindo Group, like the patronizing eldest brother of the region who always keeps a strong guard, will always be involved in these efforts.

The clinic is an excellent example of tripartite cooperation among the Korean government, Indonesian enterprises and Indonesian local governments.

From now on, the challenge for us is to find

ways to maintain and manage the clinic in a sustainable manner, treating it like the community’s treasure.

To operate and manage the clinic in the current level, the minimum finances of medical personnel, medicine, and facility operating expenses must be secured.

Various attempts are necessary to improve the clinic’s profit structure so that it is steadily maintained even when the clinic is handed over to the local health authorities in the long term.

I believe we will overcome the difficulties if the efforts of the health authorities to protect the health rights of local residents and the efforts of the private company, Korindo Group, have met.

It has been two years since I went there, and I still remember the gratitude of the residents and the pride of the clinic staff. I hope that in the long years ahead, the clinic will remain the residents’ go-to place anytime they need to solve their health problems. Health for all the people of Papua! (Myong-sun Cho)

Myong-sun Cho, a Ph.D in Health Science from Ewha Woman’s University, is a professor of Vision College of Jeonju, South Korea, who was previously a visiting professor to Ewha Woman’s University from 2017 to 2020. Previously, she served as an Official Development Assistance (ODA) expert with Korea International Cooperation Agency (2012-2017), following a five-year stint as director at Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (2008-2012).

Thank you and goodbye: Residents of Kapoho village escort medical staff of the Asiki clinic in Papua as these medical workers head back to where they live upon delivering mobile medical treatment to the neighboring village.

Komnas HAM Completes Investigation of MB’s Death

JAYAPURA – The Indonesian National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM)

Representative of Papua revealed the case of a civilian’s death, called Marius Betera in Asiki, Boven Digoel Regency on May 16, 2020 after completing the results of field investigation in an effort to meet the requests from NGOs and the victims’ families.

The Indonesian National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM)

Representative of Papua revealed the case of a civilian’s death, called Marius Betera in Asiki, Boven Digoel Regency on May 16, 2020 after completing the results of field investigation in an effort to meet the requests from NGOs and the victims’ families.

Investigative team coordinator of Komnas HAM Papua Frits Ramandey in a press statement in Jayapura, said the results of this investigation must be conveyed to the community, the victims’ families, and NGOs to let them know the results of the investigation of the death of Marius Betera (40)in May 2020 and Korindo was not proven to be involved in the death case and did not violate human rights.

Frits stated that Komnas HAM’s investigation was carried outby visiting the scene of the incident in Asiki, Boven Digoel Regency and asking for information from local residents, the Catholic church diocese, and also the victim’s wife.

The findings fromthe Indonesian Komnas HAM Representative of Papua are based on facts, data, and information collected from a number of witnesses and several related parties, including an inspection of the land location where victim Marius Betera had used to plant bananas which is located in the oil palm plantation area owned by PT TSE POP A Camp 19.

“Regarding the position or location of the banana tree at the plantation site, Komnas HAM representative of Papua received three different statements of information,”

Frits said accompanied by the Acting Head of Komnas HAM Melchior S. Weruin in his statement to journalists.

Information from the field revealed that the banana tree plant did belong to the victim, but legally the status of the land was under the ownership of oil palm company PT TSE POP A.

As for company policy, Frits Ramandey said that the Indonesian National Commission for Human Rights representative of Papuadid find that in the plantation area of PT TSE POP A Camp 19, there were banana trees planted by residents on the side of the road.

Frits hopes that the company would firmly impose a ban if the land is being used for planting by other people.

According to Frits, if this condition is not resolved immediately, it will potentially cause a similar conflict in the future.

He continued by saying that based on Komnas HAM’s findings from the field, victim Marius Betera’s anger was caused by his unwillingness to accept that his banana trees were removed by a certain party. As a protest, Marius Betera came to Police Post Camp 19 to report the removal of his banana trees, but he did not meet the chief of the police post.

According to Frits, as a result of the chief of police post not being available, victim

Marius Betera’s anger peaked when he experienced assault from a police officer with the initials MY.

Indonesian Komnas HAM Representative of Papua said that from the statements of the perpetrator and witnesses in the field, the case of assault perpetrated by police officer MY against the victim Marius Betera could be categorized as excessive, arbitrary, and unprofessional acts.

Frits said that he police officer’s involvement had violated the Chief of Police Regulation No. 1 and No. 8 of 2009 on the Implementation of Human Rights Principles and Standards in the Discharge of Duties of the State Police of the Republic of Indonesia Article 11 letter g which state that police officers are prohibited from carrying out punishments and physical actions that are not based on law.

On the other hand, from the results of the doctor’s statement at the POP A Camp 19 clinic and other parties as proven by the autopsy result, according to Frits, Komnas HAM Representative of Papua assessed that medically it can be said that there is no evidence that corroborates the death of victim Asiki resident Marius Betera was due to an assault by a police officer.

Komnas HAM has recommended and asked the Papua Police Chief to carry out a law enforcement process for the police officer suspected of committing assault against civilian Marius Betera at Camp 19 Asiki, Boven Digoel Regency on May 16, 2020. (antaranews)

S-Mart is Here to Fulfill the Needs of People in the Border Area

MERAUKE – One of the subsidiary companies of Korindo Group, PT Dongin Prabhawa in collaboration with CV Smart Sejahtera Indah has brought good news for people living in Nakias Village, Ngguti District, Merauke. In early October 2020, both companies have managed to bring a minimarket called S-Mart—dedicated especially to provide ease for people in obtaining their daily needs.

The presence of S-Mart in Merauke, which is a border area was warmly welcomed by both the company employees and the community in Nakias. “The presence of SMart is very beneficial because the items are sold with relatively cheaper prices,” said one of the employees of PT Dongin Prabhawa, Hendrik Resubun.

As an example, he mentioned that before S-Mart existed, he had to spend Rp40,000,-just to buy a toothpaste. But now, he only spent Rp18,000,- to buy the exact same product. “I’m very grateful because the presence of this supermarket has been very beneficial,” he added.

The people in Nakias Village also welcomed the presence of S-Mart. As stated by Benni Samkakai, a representative of the indigenous community, who said, “S-Mart is really helpful for the community. The prices of the items are affordable with trusted quality. We thank the company for setting up a minimarket between the two border districts of Mappi and Boven Digoel, which are the border areas of Indonesia-PNG.”

As we know, items sold in remote areas tend to be more expensive compared to the ones in urban areas. This is triggered by the distance which highly affected the distribution; long distance and locations that are hard to reach have doubled the shipping cost.

Luckily, this difficulty was not seen as an obstacle by PT Dongin Prabhawa; with capable logistic facilities, the company has

helped realize a fast and safe shipping. In addition to a guaranteed quality, the prices offered are not highly increased either. So S-Mart can maintain the same prices just as the ones from the manufacturers.

Rudi Hermawan as the General Manager of PT Dongin Prabhawa stated that the company’s purpose in establishing S-Mart is part of the company’s social action to help the surrounding community.

“We want to bring convenience for people to fulfill their daily needs easily,” he said. He also asserted that S-Mart is part of the company’s CSC (Corporate Social Contribution) Program, so profit is not the priority.

“S-Mart was built for the sake of people’s welfare—it is important for us to fulfill that,” he expressed. Later on, the management and operation of S-Mart will be done by CV Smart Sejahtera Indah. (ceposonline.com)

Atmosphere inside S-Mart, built by PT Dongin Prabhawa, Korindo Group’s business unit in Nakias Village, Merauke, Papua, early October 2020.

Trees Are Seen Lush During Monitoring and Evaluation of Pakansari City Forest

BOGOR-KITA.com, CIBINONG – The Bogor Regency Government alongside Korindo Foundation carried outa monitoring and evaluation (monev) as well as community service at the Pakansari City Forest, Cibinong, on Friday (13/3/2020).

The Head of Infrastructure and Regional Development at the Regional Development Planning Agency for Research and Development (Bappedalitbang) of Bogor Regency, Irma Lestiana, said 2,000 eucalyptus trees that were planted November last year have grown well.

The Regent of Bogor Ade Yasin was also present at the tree planting at that time. On the occasion, Ade Yasin said that the development of an urban forest in Pakansari is an effort to fulfill green open space in urban areas, while also functions for water absorption and maintaining the sustainability and balance of the urban ecosystem. Korindo has maintained the land meant for green forest in the Pakansari area for 3 years.

The Head of Bappedalitbang Syarifah Sofiah and the representative from the

Korindo Foundation were present at the monitoring and evaluation activity. As previously reported, on November 30, 2019, Korindo Foundation and the Bogor Regency Government established a Green Collaboration Program to carry out an urban forest development on an area of two hectares, located on the east side of the Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, Bogor, West Java.

The opening of the urban forest development at that time was marked by planting tree seedlings carried out in person by the Regent of Bogor Ade Yasin, Senior Vice Chairman of Korindo Group Robert Seung, General Secretary Yi Sun Hyeong, Deputy of South Korea Ambassador in Indonesia Jeon Joyoung, and regional officials from other areas of Bogor.

”On this occasion we are collaborating with the Bogor Regional Government, with the intention of building an urban forest covering an area of approximately 2 hectares, next to the Pakansari stadium. Even though it is only a small forest, we hope that it can function as the lungs of the city in Bogor Regency.

In the future, we hope to be able to develop other urban forests in Bogor Regency and other areas in Indonesia in a sustainable manner,” Robert Seung said in his speechat that time.

According to him, this also servesas a real support from Korindo Foundation towardthe government programs in its effort to preserve the environment in Indonesia.

Meanwhile, the Regent of Bogor Ade Yasin, said she was happy over the collaboration between the Bogor Regency Government and Korindo on environmental preservation by creating an urban forest. “I am very happy to receive a support from Korindo Group. Today we are planting trees with enormous benefits,” she said.

“Thesetreesare for the urban forest. Thesetreeswere planted directly by Korindo Group. Today we plant and we will reap the benefits in the future,” Regent Ade Yasin conluded. (bogor-kita/pr)

Chairman of GAPKI Furious, Black Campaign Has Crossed the Line

JAKARTA – Chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) Joko Supriyono expressed his anger at the black campaign aimed at the national palm oil industry as happened recently because it has crossed the line and led to hatred for the Indonesian palm oil industry.

“The negative campaign continues to be carried out in a structured, systematic, and massive manner, especially in publications and news coverage. The content of the campaign is irrational and very tendentious,” GAPKI Chairman Joko Supriyono said in a written statement, Thursday.

Joko Supriyono asked the public not to participate in spreading negative news that slander the palm oil industry in Indonesia

because it is very detrimental to many people. “Let’s spread positive things instead. We must protect the national interest of the Indonesian people,” Joko Supriyono expressed.

In line with the Chairman of GAPKI, a Papuan community leader named Pastor Felix Amias also responded to the coverage from BBC News Indonesia on last 12th of November. He concluded that he did not see the video released by BBC News Indonesia as defending the people’s interest, because there were many manipulations of images, and that means the video was more for their own interest.

“I see this more of a business competition and not purely to defend the people’s interest,” Pastor Felix said through a

written statement. According to Pastor Felix, the manipulation of images is clearly visible in the video used by BBC News Indonesia.

“The pictures of people inside the shack next to the Digoel River in front of Asiki are not that of the hamlet owners that were driven away by PT Korindo. These are the people from nearby villages who came to live next to Digoel to raise pigs,” he explained. “I said that because one of the shack owners was my relative, Mrs. Yustina Kemon. Mrs. Yustina and her husband live there to raise pigs,” he stated.(antaranews)

PT Panbers Jaya Builds Rubber Plantation for Community

Ambon, BKA – Through a creating shared value (CSV) program, PANBERS JAYA conducted the first planting of the establishment of a private communityowned rubber plantation in Waetina Village, Waelata Sub-district, Buru Regency. Rubber plant (Hevea brasiliensis) is an annual plant that can live up to approximately 30 years. This plant is not native to Indonesia. However, the growth is very fast.

Based on the data from the Ministry of Agriculture in 2019, the national rubber plantation area reached 3.67 million ha with a production level of 3,630,268 tons, or a productivity level of 1,161 kg/ha. This proves that both area and production of the national rubber plantation have so much potential. Moreover, 85 percent of the land area and production are controlled by smallholders.

Taken from the data, rubber plantation area in the country has been able to create jobs for 2.5 million households, with an average land ownership area of 1.25 ha,

and has been able to produce an export volume of 2.99 million tons with a value of US$ 5.10 billion.

When viewed as a whole, of the 3 million of national rubber production, 80 percent is produced from smallholder plantations. A total of 247 thousand tons of national rubber are produced from large state plantations, and 378 thousand tons from private plantations.

Meanwhile, in reality, opportunities for rubber plantations are very promising, because synthetic rubber raw materials are increasingly limited, while the need for natural rubber continues to increase by 2.5 percent per year.

The most beneficial thing is, Indonesian natural rubber has a technical specification required by the tire industry and various types of industries that use other rubber raw materials.

Therefore, in order to increase the rubber absorption from domestic smallholders, the first planting for the private community-owned rubber plantation development was carried out on July 13, 2020 through the creating shared value (CSV) program of PT PANBERS JAYA, in Waetina Village, Waelata Sub-district, Buru Regency.

The CSV program is a concept in which the company (PT PANBERS JAYA) plays an

active role in creating economic and social values simultaneously for the surrounding community, as part of the company’s mission and existence. For that reason, the CSV program is a form of cooperation that aims to improve the farmers’ welfare.

With the CSV implementation, PT PANBERS JAYA hopes that in the future, the existence of private community-owned rubber plantations can be realized, by utilizing unused land or private non-production agricultural land, especially for those who are interested in planting rubber, own an individual capital, and are able to manage and maintain the rubber plantation.

Privately-owned rubber plantation is a good form of investment for the community, especially as an effort in improving the economy and welfare. Because with owning a private rubber plantation, the community would not force their own physical strength too hard in maintaining plants just like other farmers/ planters of other types of plants, because rubber require easier maintenance. Within the period of 4 to 5 years, the sap can be harvested. In fact, harvest can run until 25 years to 30 years in the future.

The Director of PT PANBERS JAYA, Lee Hyun Shin, expressed that the first planting activity for the establishment of private community-owned rubber plantation which was carried out through the creating shared value (CSV) program from PT

PANBERS JAYA must be able to be utilized by the community to improve welfare in the future.

“This is an opportunity for people to be more prosperous,” said Lee Hyun Shin, who also attended the event.

The same tone was also expressed by the Head of Waelata Sub-district, represented by the Section Head of General Affairs of Waelata Sub-district, Hariyanto. He said planting a rubber tree was like planting a money tree. “So the community will be prosperous, if they own a rubber plantation. I myself have a big interest in establishing a private rubber plantation someday,” he said.

Procurement of rubber plant seeds can be carried out using a credit system, where by depositing a down payment of Rp3,500,000 (three million five hundred thousand rupiah), the community can obtain 555 (five hundred and fifty five) seeds of these trees. Meanwhile, the remaining costs for the seeds procurement will be paid in installments, if in the future the community’s rubber plantation has been harvested.

The need for rubber plant seeds for an area of 1 ha is as many as 555 (five hundred and fifty five) trees, with a spacing of 6 x 3 m. Meanwhile, the price of the rubber plant seeds is Rp15,000 (fifteen thousand rupiah) per tree. So that the procurement

of rubber plant seeds for an area of 1 ha (one hectare of area) is Rp15,000 x 555 = Rp8,325,000 (eight million three hundred twenty five thousand rupiah).

The cooperation to develop private community-owned rubber plantation is basically the company’s contribution in providing solutions to improve the welfare of the surrounding community, which is according to the written statement si carried out with an agreement to develop a private community-owned rubber plantation.

The agreement contains a cooperation system, whereby the company facilitates the procurement of rubber plant seeds and guarantees that if the community rubber plantation has been harvested for its sap, PT PANBERS JAYA is obliged to buy rubber

latex with a price adjusted to the latex price in the national market.

In addition to utilizing unproductive private lands and improving the welfare of the community, especially farmers, the development of privately owned rubber plantation through the CSV program is also a new business opportunity that can absorb labor, so that the unemployment rate can be reduced, while also serves as a form of land rehabilitation because basically rubber plants do not need soil with high fertility levels to grow.

(beritakotaambon)

PT Korintiga Hutani Grants Consortium Road to Kobar Regency Government

PANGKALAN BUN – PT Korintiga Hutani’s commitment to Work for the Nation is not merely a jargon, but has always been proven with work and realization. This is shown with the granting of a consortium road from PT Korintiga Hutani’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to West Kotawaringin Regency Government on October 22, 2020.

The granting ceremony was held in Nanga Mua Village, North Arut (Aruta) Subdistrict. The grant was handed over in person by Director Mr. Park Jong Myung to the Regent of Kobar Hj. Nurhidayah. Mr. Park Jong Myung stated that a true contribution that can be really felt by all parties is how to improve infrastructure especially road and bridge access.

“The construction of road infrastructure is PT Korintiga Hutani’s CSR program in addition to its other CSR programs,” said Mr. Park Jong Myung.

The construction of bypass road in Nanga Mua Village-Pangkut Village was being developed through a consortium scheme with a length of 17 km and a width of 16 meters. In this case, PT Korintiga Hutani is the party that provides assistance as the work executor.

“This will facilitate and smoothen transportation between villages, also between villages and districts and regencies. Therefore, people can do their activities properly, economic wheels can develop fast, and developments in other sectors can also run well,” he explained, while also mentioning that this social concern from PT Korintiga Hutani toward the community of North Arut, in particular Nanga Mua Village, continues to become a focus for PT Korintiga Hutani’s management.

Meanwhile, the Regent of Kobar Hj. Nurhidayah said that this part of road that’s already been built is a form of support from PT Korintiga Hutani, and the construction of this road infrastructure is expected to bring a change toward a better future for the community of Kobar, especially in North Arut Sub-district area. (infopbun)

From the Remote Papua, Asiki FM Podcast Can Now Be Enjoyed by People

ASIKI - Asiki FM Community Radio launched a podcast that provides educational information for the wider community. This service has been available since mid-2020 on four platforms, namely Breaker, Google Podcast, RadioPublic, and Spotify.

The person in charge of Asiki FM Community Radio, Satuman said, the launch of the podcast aims to provide access of information to people living the remote area of Papua anytime and anywhere. “There are many things that we want to share and spread to the public through the podcast,” he said.

Asiki FM Radio itself is located in Asiki Village, Jair District, Boven Digoel Regency, Papua. The presence of this radio is a contribution in the broadcasting sector from PT Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE), an oil palm plantation company operating in the area, and is part of the Korindo Group.

The radio broadcasts on a frequency of 107.7 MHz which can also be accessed through live streaming on website www.asikifm.com. According to Google Analytics, throughout 2020, Asiki FM Radio has gained 1,113 listeners via streaming

channels from 29 countries, including Indonesia, the United States (US), China and Russia.

The radio was established to assist the local government in informing and socializing positive activities, from public information about Covid-19 to information on Papuan culture. Entertainment for family, health, as well as special programs of Papuan songs can also be heard on this radio.

No difference from the radio, Asiki FM podcast does not only talk about issues on Papua. Listeners will be presented with a variety of information, from health to general issues such as ways to save electricity. Credible sources are also invited to provide accurate information.

One interesting segment from the Asiki FM podcast is the air school. This segment invites teachers and students from schools in Asiki area to study together through the radio. One of the schools invited is PAUD Et Labora, Asiki. So far, Asiki FM podcast has 17 contents. In the future, Satuman is committed to increasing the quantity and quality of the podcasts, so that they will provide more benefits for many people.

For your information, Asiki FM Radio has obtained official permission from the government through the Decree of the Minister of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) No: 299/RF.03.02/2019 on the Broadcasting Operation Permit (IPP) of Asiki Community Radio Association.(din/pr)

Human Resources Training in New Normal Era

By: Setiyono (Head of Korindo Learning & Innovation Center)

The Covid-19 pandemic has created lots of new challenges in people’s lives. Many things cannot be done normally and require various new ways that have never crossed our minds before. This has also affected training activities within the company. In order to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the option of face-to-face training is off the table.

“Where There is a Will, There is a Way” is a wise saying that must be realized in actions. Virtual training has become the right solution for human resources development during the Covid-19 pandemic. This virtual training

takes advantage of the existing online technology.

The mechanism of the training during the pandemic is: the facilitator and the trainees will be in separate places. The facilitator will be at the headquarters, while the trainees will be at their respective places and must follow the SOP as the set standard health protocol.

The virtual training focuses on soft skills and leadership; the technical training will be held in-person at each respective company locations with the set standard health protocol.

The health protocol for training session during Covid-19 pandemic:

1.Room disinfection before and after use

2.Trainees must wash their hands with soap and running water/hand sanitizer.

3.Trainees must have their body temperature checked prior to entering the training room (maximum temperature: 37.5 C degrees)

4.Trainees must wear masks during the training session

5.Seating will be distanced approximately 1.5 meters away from each other (maximum capacity: 50%)

6.Sharing items with others must be avoided

7.Mineral water will be provided in bottles

8.If provided, lunch will be packaged in boxes and to be consumed at each person’s respective seats

9.During face-to-face training session, the facilitator and trainees must wear masks and face shields.

The Spirit of Continuous Improvement at TSE-A CPO Mill

By: Setiyono (Head of Korindo Learning & Innovation Center)

Palm oil is an oil derived from the fruit of oil palm tree. The fresh fruit bunches harvested from the oil palm trees are sent to the palm oil processing mill for the oil to be extracted.

TSE-A CPO Mill is the first palm oil processing mill owned by KORINDO Group. TSE-A CPO Mill processes palm oil produced from the plantation in POP-A.

In palm oil processing, it takes several machines with high production capability and efficiency in order to avoid losses in the process. However over time, the capability of production machines may decline which will impact on production target not being achieved. This cannot be ignored and requires a repair to regain factory performance.

2019 was a year of innovation for TSE-A CPO mill; the management set a target for continuous improvement to increase productivity and efficiency while also reducing losses.

This is the basis of the forming of Task Force Team (T/F) which mission is to increase productivity, rendement/OER (Oil Extraction Ratio), repair of FFA and other

indicators. T/F is led by the Manager of TSE-A CPO Mill, Yosrizal, along with the team from Learning & Innovation Center from the Jakarta headquarters as a mentor and chaperone.

After the T/F kick off meeting, the activity started with analyzing problems in each processing station in CPO mill A. This aims to find out which process is the main cause of low productivity and efficiency.

All members of T/F team performed Gemba walk or taking a walk directly to each processing station. From the Gemba walk activity, several things can be concluded as follows:

1.The condition of mill area and machine tend to be dirty

2.Many unplanned and uncontrolled stops in machines

3.Many working tools that cannot function normally

From the findings above, T/F held a discussion to create a repair plan, and agreed on a repair through TPM Approach (Total Productivity Maintenance). TPM is a system used to maintain and improve the production quality through

the maintenance of working tools and equipment, such as machines, equipments, and working tools. The basis of TPM activity is 6S.

TPM began with 6S implementation in the mill environment: how to create a cleaner, tidier, and more organized mill. The socialization of 6S activities is carried out massively to all employees.

Sorting out unnecessary items, organizing, and putting identification on necessary items, and also cleaning the machines and the entire mill area. All employees took part in the activities. The morning briefing was held to build spirit of all employees.

The 6S implementation began to show results. The factory area was starting to look clean and tidy because unnecessary items have decreased significantly, and the necessary items were starting to look organized and identified. All machines and the factory area have also started to look clean and tidy. Most importantly, the 6S implementation has also changed the mindset and built awareness from mill workers on how to create a cleaner mill. Some of the results of 6S implementation at the mill include:

• Ramp Loading (Winch) Area

Before After

Hydro Cyclone Area

Before After

Morning briefing to build work spirit

The results of implementing 6S at the factory site

In addition to the 6S activities, repair was also made to reduce unplanned stops on machines: machines must be returned to their normal condition. This is not an easy task considering the machines at TSE-A CPO Mill are already old, however T/F tried their best so the machines can run normally.

The condition of boiler as the heart of the mill was normalized to allow the steam to be produced optimally. The press station as the one that determines OER (Oil Extraction Ratio), consisting of nine machines, previously had problems with shift being broken over and over due to foreign object, now has been managed

to return to normal condition so all press station machines can operate normally. The grille on the thresher which had always been broken were repaired according to the standard so it can run normally again.

All repairs were carried out in stages in the entire mill area and are still ongoing up to date. Machine maintenance is carried out by following the set standard and carried out periodically. The Maintenance Preventive method was implemented to replace the previous method, namely Breakdown Maintenance.

The rule enforcement and employees’ discipline were implemented in order to change the mindset, because improvement can not go well without changing the mindset of all employees.

All of these efforts have brought out significant results, which can be seen from the following indicators:

1.Losses with trend toward the better are presented in the following data

2.OER and KER achievements also show a trend of improvement

Comparison of OER before repair (2019) and after repair (2020) in%

Comparison of KER before repair (2019) and after repair (2020) in%

Comparison of OER before repair (2019) and after repair (2020) in%

*Data processed from Mill A's CPO production report.

BPJS EMPLOYMENT: PT AK Committed to Protect Employees

CILEUNGSI – BPJS Employment (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan) assessed that PT Aspex Kumbong (AK) has held its commitment in the protection of its employees’ safety and health. This can be seen from the low number of accidents in PT Aspex Kumbong (AK), in fact it is the lowest for BPJS Employment Cileungsi branch, Bogor Regency, West Java Province.

The statement was stated by the Head of Branch of BPJS Employment Bogor 2 area, who was represented by the Head of Marketing, Ratna Netty, on Friday (26/6) at the Main Meeting Room of PT Aspex Kumbong in Cileungsi. She explained that this can be seen from the number of work accidents in PT Aspex Kumbong being the lowest compared to other companies in Bogor 2 area, namely Citereup, Gunung

PT KPS Wins 6S Competition

As a commitment to continuous improvement, Korindo launched 6S implementation in all of its business units in 2019. 6S is a basic method for continuous improvement with focus on work environment. 6S implementation itself aims to create a clean, organized, and safe workplace in order to avoid unnecessary activities. The result expected from this implementation is certainly an increase in productivity, quality, and efficiency.

Following the 6S KICK OFF, all Korindo business units took part in the competition to improve everything that is not in

Putri, Klapanunggal, Cileungsi, and Jonggol. She also gave an appreciation on the health and safety protocol that is being well-implemented. “This is shown with the safety induction for every guest who enters the company area,” Ratna explained. In response, Assistant Manager of HRD of PT Aspex Kumbong, Renaldi expressed his gratitude for the appreciation given by BPJS to PT Aspex Kumbong. “The statement has encouraged us to work even harder in reducing the rate of work accidents,” said Renaldi.

He mentioned that the management is fully committed to carrying out the safety and health program for workers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic that is occurring today.

"We are focused on the workers’ safety and health, including carrying out the full mandate from the government in efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 virus in the company by implementing Covid-19 protocol according to the regulations," he stated. (komarinda)

accordance with the 6S rules. From the headquarters to all locations of Korindo business units, the 6S activity has massively brought participation from all leaders and employees.

PT Kenertec Power System came out as the best implementer in 2020. The company is Korindo’s business unit speciliazed in wind tower manufacturing business. PT KPS managed to reach the highest score in the final 6S assessment conducted in August 2020.

Several factors that contributed to PT KPS’ success in 6S implementation are:

1.Joint commitment in 6S implementation from the top leaders to all employees.

2.Involvement of all leaders and employees to participate in scheduled 6S activities.

3.Support in 6S improvement and monitoring in the field in regard to improvement progress.

4.Awareness from every employee on 6S work culture.

It is hoped that this can inspire other business units in implementing 6S and motivate PT KPS to maintain and improve their 6S implementation.

Salam 6S

Korindo Group Distributes 3,500 PPEs to Hospitals in Papua

Jakarta – In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 outbreak in Papua region, Korindo Group has distributed 3,500 Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) or hazmat suits for health workers at Regional General Hospitals (RSUD) in the

Regencies of Merauke, Boven Digoel, and Mappi.

This PPE donation was given symbolically by the Senior Vice Chairman of Korindo Group, Robert Seung to 3 representatives of the regencies at Wisma Korindo Building, Jakarta, Friday (29/5). With support from the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB), the donation will be straightly distributed to Regional General Hospitals in the 3 regencies.

As stated by Robert Seung, this donation from Korindo Group complemented the previous donation of 12,000 masks which

was distributed to the same 3 regencies last April 9, 2020. “Korindo’s action is a form of caring for others and our appreciation for the high dedication from the medical workers in facing the Covid-19 pandemic,” Robert Seung stated.

It should be mentioned that the Covid-19 Task Force of Papua Province recently stated that 34 medical workers were confirmed to be exposed to Covid-19. Therefore, cooperation from all levels of society is needed to properly protect the medical workers, since they are strategic assets in these times. (pr)

PT Berkat Cipta Abadi Donates 1,000 Hazmat Suits to Merauke Regency

MERAUKE – Seeing the increasing number of Covid-19 positive patients, PT Berkat Cipta Abadi—Korindo Group’s subsidiary in oil palm plantation sector in Papua— decided to give a donation to the Merauke Regional Government on Wednesday (12/8).

The donation consists of 1,000 sets of hazmat suits and a number of body temperature checking devices (thermometer gun). This donation is expected to bring many benefits to health workers who work on the front lines.

The donation handover ceremony was held at the Covid-19 Task Force Secretariat Building at the Regency Government Office, Merauke. The company, represented by Director Kim Young Soo stated, “This donation is a realization of the company’s concern toward the community’s welfare. The company hopes that this donation can help the local government in minimizing the spread of the virus—by providing security for health workers. We are ready to work with the government and other agencies in order to

prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Merauke and its surrounding area.”

This donation was warmly welcomed by all parties. On behalf of the Merauke Regency Government, Yakobus Duwiri expressed his high appreciation for the company. “On behalf of the people of Merauke, we deeply thank the company for its concern. We hope that all of us can continue to work together in facing this pandemic,” he concluded. (asikifm/uni)

Director of PT BCA, Mr. Kim Young Soo handing over 1,000 sets of hazmat suits to the local government of Merauke Regency on Wednesday (12/8).

“On behalf of the people of Merauke, we deeply thank the company for its concern. We hope that all of us can continue to work together in facing this pandemic.”

Yakobus Duwiri

On Behalf of Merauke Regency Government

PT Dongin Prabhawa Donates PPEs to Mappi Regional Government

ASIKI, July 23, 2020 – PT Dongin Prabhawa, a subsidiary of Korindo Group Papua, provided a donation of Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) to Mappi Regional Government, at the office of Covid-19 Handling Acceleration Task Force of Kepi, Mappi Regency, through the Regent of Mappi, Kristosimus Yohanes Agawemu as the Head of the Covid-19 Handling Acceleration Task Force of Mappi Regency, Tuesday (21/07/2020).

The donation was symbolically handed over by Mr. Kim Jin Woo on behalf of the company management and was received in person by the Regent of Mappi Kristosimus Yohanes Agawemu with the report signing by Jemmy Senduk, S. Sos as General Manager on behalf of the company management.

The PPE donation provided by the company consists of 1,000 pieces of hazmat suits, 20,000 pieces ofmasks, 200 units of Rapid Diagnostic Test Kit, and 20 units of Thermometer Gun. This donation is a form of cooperation and attention from the company to the people of Mappi Regency. The company hopes that this donation can help all parties by working together in facing the current Covid-19 situation which has spread to almost all parts of the world.

The Regent of Mappi as the Head of the Covid-19 Handling Acceleration Task Force of Mappi Regency gave an appreciation to the company’s attention toward the people in Mappu and the gratitude expressed to the company was on behalf of the entire community in Mappi Regency. (pr)

Korindo Group Once Again Provides PPE Donation to Boven Digoel Local Government

BOVEN DIGOEL - Korindo Group distributed 1,000 sets of hazmat suits or Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) for three regions, namely Boven Digoel, Mappi, and Merauke, Papua, on Tuesday (25/8). Previously, the company had also sent masks.

This donation was provided as part of Korindo Group’s efforts to fight the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), especially in the three southern regions of Papua. General Director of Korindo Asiki, Kim Young Soo represented by the Director of Personnel, Ronny Makal, said that the PPE distribution was a form of Korindo Group’s attention to help the local government in overcoming Covid-19.

“So, from the company’s side, we have indeed helped the three districts. The first is Mappi Regency, the second is Merauke

Regency and the third is Boven Digoel Regency itself,” he said.

The Head of the Covid-19 Handling Task Force of Boven Digoel, Chaerul Anwar, who is also Deputy Regent of Boven Digoel, expressed his high appreciation for Korindo Group’s donation. According to him, this donation will greatly help health workers who are at the forefront of the pandemic.

“On behalf of the Head of the COVID-19 Handling Task Force of Boven Digoel, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to PT Korindo, which a month ago helped us with providing masks, and this time they provided help once again to unite in the fight against Covid—1,000 sets of hazmat suits. I certainly hope this donation can be used by the task force in handling Covid-19,” he said.

Through this donation, both parties hope that a good cooperation will continue in the long term. Especially in preventing the spread of Covid-19 together in Boven Digoel. Even though this region has been categorized as a ‘green zone’, prevention needs to be continued.

Meanwhile, in Korindo working area specifically, the company has implemented strong health protocols to prevent the spread of the virus after economic activities in Papua began experiencing ease. For example, implementing a strict security on the community and employees who leave and enter the working area. (susi/asikifm/pr)

PT BFI Helps Repair Community’s Main Road

BALIKPAPAN – PT Balikpapan Forest Industries (BFI), one of Korindo Group’s subsidiaries has repaired road access in Gersik Village, Penajam Subdistrict, North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan Province. The area was chosen because it is one of the access points to Jenebora Village which is also the main route for the surrounding community so that later it can support the activities of the surrounding community.

Previously, the community through the Community Empowerment Agency (LPM) had asked the company’s assistance to repair the local road. This request was sent by mail to the company in January 2019. “LPM of Gersik Village is asking PT BFI to repair the road from RT. 004 to Jalan

Batu Bara,” LPM wrote in the letter which was signed by the Head of LPM of Gersik Village, Edy Sud.

The request was sent considering that the road in Gersik Village was a widely used public access for the community. The road was badly damaged. In fact, at several points of the road, the condition is very dangerous for road users, including after the rain.

Roads with uneven contours that only consists of soil have the potential to cause a slip for anyone passing through, especially users of two-wheelers. When it rains, the road is almost impassable. In total, the estimated cost incurred by the company for repairing the community road

is Rp 105.2 million. Most, which was Rp 88 million, was allocated to purchase and assemble rocks with a total volume of 220 square meters.

The repair process used the EX-200 heavy equipment especially rented by BFI. Rocks were placed on the soil road by the excavator to prevent the surface from becoming slippery, so it would not to endanger road users. (arifin/bfi)

Road condition before repair.

Road condition after repair.

Road condition after repair.

KABS Helps Meeting Needs of Regional Hospital

PANGKALAN BUN – Along with the increasing number of Covid-19 positive cases, PT Korindo Ariabima Sari (KABS) decided to take part in contribution for the benefit of the community, especially for the residents around Pangkalan Bun, West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan, on Tuesday (23/6).

Seeing that Sultan Imanuddin Regional Hospital is a Covid-19 referral hospital in Pangkalan Bun, the company is determined to help ease the burden of health workers who are struggling on the front lines. PT

Korindo Ariabima Sari also provided a donation to Sultan Imanuddin Regional Hospital, namely 48 bottles of 1 liter of 70% alcohol, 40 boxes of medical masks, 2 boxes of nurse caps (head cover), 10 pieces of medical goggles, 20 pieces of face shields, 4 boxes of non-sterile handscoons (gloves), and not to mention several PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment). This donation was warmly welcomed by the recipient.

Representatives of PT Korindo Ariabima Sari emphasized that the company gave

high appreciation toward the health workers and are grateful for their noble work. This donation is expected to increase the adequacy of the hospital, so that all health workers can work optimally without being overwhelmed by anxiety of Covid-19 exposure. (KABS/pr)

PT KTH Distributes Staple Food Donation for Lamandau Flood Victims

LAMANDAU – PT Korintiga Hutani (KTH) distributed 500 staple food packages for people affected by the flood in Lamandau Regency, Central Kalimantan Province. The donation was sent through the Lamandau Regency Government, Monday, July 13, 2020.

As is known, since the beginning of July 2020, the regency which is nicknamed Bumi Bahaum Bakuba, was hit by severe flood. Thousands of residents’ homes, public facilities, and transportation access were drowned. Moreover, thousands of families spread across 7 subdistricts in Lamandau Regency have sufferred from the flood. Usual work activities are impossible to do.

The General Manager of PT KTH, Rais Sugito said, in response to the invitation to the business world from the Regent of Lamandau, H. Hendra Lesmana, to help ease the burden of people affected by the flood, PT KTH decided to participate in distributing hundreds of staple food packages to the flood victims through the Lamandau Regency Government.

“Today (Monday, 7/13/2020), PT KTH through the CSR program distributed 500 staple food packages to the Lamandau

Regency Government to be given to the residents affected by flood,” Rais Sugito said following the symbolic handover ceremony of the donation to the Regent of Lamandau, H. Hendra Lesmana.

Rais continued by saying that the staple food packages provided by PT KTH consist of 200 sacks of 5 kg of rice, 200 boxes of instant noodles, and 100 boxes of mineral water. “Hopefully this little donation can help the need of residents who are affected by the flood disaster,” he said.

Rais explained that this donation of staple food packages is part of the company’s concern in handling the impact of flood in Lamandau Regency. PT KTH also promised to remain consistent in providing aid to the people affected by the flood.

“Seeing the condition, we will strive to keep holding these social activities by PT KTH, even though it is nothing compared to how many residents affected, but the company will keep paying attention to the community,” Rais said.

Meanwhile, the Regent of Lamandau, H. Hendra Lesmana appreciated the donation of staple food packages from PT KTH. The company was considered to have shown

concern toward the victims of flood which caused a quite severe impact in a number of villages in Lamandau Regency.

“Thank you to PT KTH, we will distribute this donation through the Lamandau Social Service and other relevant institutions, hopefully this social activity will encourage other companies and the business world to show their concern,” he said.

Hendra stated that in the past few days, flood has hit the upstream area of Lamandau River. Now, the flood has caused impact in villages around the downstream area. “The flood in upstream area has started to recede, however the downstream area has now been terribly impacted, worse than the first flood from last week.”

It should be mentioned that based on the newest data from the National Agency for Disaster Management (BPBD) of Lamandau, as many as 2,535 households with a total of 3,253 people spread across 7 subdistricts in Lamandau Regency were impacted by the flood. 136 people among them were forced to take refuge at the shelter location prepared by the Lamandau Regency Government. (HumasKTH)

Korindo Foundation Distributes 2,000 Cloth Masks in Pancoran

JAKARTA – On Wednesday (22/4), Korindo Foundation distributed 2,000 pieces of non-medical masks to the community living in Pancoran Subdistrict, where the Korindo Group Jakarta Headquarters is located. This is in line with the call from the Governor of DKI Jakarta No. 9 of 2020 to always use a mask when you are outside or do activities outside.

Quoted from the website https://corona. jakarta.go.id/ per Thursday (30/4), there are 39 COVID-19 positive patients, 27 Under Care Patients (PDP), and 59 People Under Observation ( ODP) in Pancoran Subdistrict.

“South Jakarta Municipality, which is a part

of the Covid-19 red zone, is the focus of mask donation in order to break the chain of the Covid-19 spread. People in Pancoran and Pengadegan Administrative Villages are also affected by the pandemic. There are several people under observation (ODP) who are all still in self-quarantine,” said the Head of Pancoran Administrative Village, Isno Usnodo, S. Sos while receiving cloth masks from Korindo Foundation in his office.

The handover of the masks was held in Pancoran and Pengadegan administrative villages and to be distributed to the community according to priority needs.

This activity is part of Korindo Foundation’s Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) program, which is a form of the company’s concern for the community. (ray)

“South Jakarta Municipality, which is a part of the Covid-19 red zone, is the focus of mask donation in order to break the chain of the Covid-19 spread. People in Pancoran and Pengadegan Administrative Villages are also affected by the pandemic. There are several people under observation (ODP) who are all still in selfquarantine.”

Isno UsnodoS.Sos Head of Pancoran Administrative Village

Handover of 2,000 cloth masks from the representatives of Korindo Foundation to the Head of Pancoran Administrative Village (center) on Thursday (30/4)

Donation of a Thousand Eucalyptus Trees for Sungai Pulau Village

WEST KOTAWARINGIN – As a social service for the earth and the people, PT Korintiga Hutani (PT KTH) once again carried out real action by conducting reforestation efforts for the community in Sungai Pulau Village, West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan.

The reforestation assistance were given in the form of 1,000 eucalyptus tree seeds (Eucalyptus pellita). It is hoped that these

seeds will grow and turn into trees that hold water absorption around the village reservoir. This water absorption is expected to be able to maintain the ecosystem of the area concerned, so that it can benefit not only people, but also the entire local biodiversity.

While receiving this seed donation, the people in Sungai Pulau Village expressed their gratitude to PT KTH for the company’s

continuous concern for the sake of the village residents. PT KTH also emphasized that it will continue its best possible efforts to provide donation and support for the activities of the surrounding community. (kthindustri/estika/lin)

Asiki Radio FM Actively Promotes Covid-19 Prevention

JAKARTA – Asiki FM Radio, as one of strategic media channels, is starting to become a reference source for people in Boven Digoel Regency, Papua. Especially, for those living in Asiki Village, Jair District.

The socialization of the coronavirus (Covid-19) prevention is one of the most awaited contents for listeners of Asiki FM Radio. At least 22 socialization programs are being broadcast in one day, which are spread between 07.00 to 21.00 WIT (Eastern Indonesian Time).

Many contents are delivered through these socialization programs, from advice for the entire community to comply with health protocols and not to carry out or attend mass activities to other information about efforts to maintain personal and family health.

The existence of Asiki FM Radio itself has been a benefit for the Covid-19 Prevention Task Force. In its socialization programs, the radio, which is a contribution from PT Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE), also involves

competent sources, such as health workers.

Various health talk shows that discuss Covid-19 are also broadcast by Asiki FM Radio through their podcasts. This service has been available since mid-2020 on various platforms, such as Google Podcasts and Spotify. Through podcasts, the public can listen to information about Covid-19 many times, anywhere and anytime. (pr)

Handover of 1,000 Eucalyptus pellita trees by the Management of PT Korintiga Hutani to Sungai Pulau Village, West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan.

In collaboration with Asiki Clinic, Radio Asiki 107.7 FM continues to encourage the public to always obey health protocols.

Thousands of Residents Receive Staple Food Donation from Aspex

BOGOR – In 3 consecutive days in last mid-May, PT Aspex Kumbong distributed aid packages of nine staple food items to 2,130 people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Dayeuh, Bojongkaso, and Parungdegdeg Villages, Bogor Regency, West Java.

This staple food packages contain rice, cooking oil, and sugar. It is hoped that this donation will be able to meet the daily needs of the poor.

“We are trying to ease the burden on the community by providing staple food donation which is part of the company’s social awareness program,” said the GM of HRD and GA at PT Aspex Kumbong, Kim Geun Tai.

Assistant Manager for HRD and GA, Renaldi added that the staple food distribution program is the company’s caring activity for the community and will be a regular activity every year.

The Head of Dayeuh Village warmly welcomed the efforts that have been done by the company so far.

“The people of Dayeuh Village and I have always supported the company’s operations and would like to thank PT Aspex Kumbong for its donation distribution, for caring about the conditions of the community, especially underprivileged people who are in need of help in dealing with this Covid-19 pandemic,” he said. (asp/kom)

Deputy Regent of Kobar Appreciates PT Korintiga Hutani

During Inspection of VillageConnecting Road Construction

PANGKALAN BUN – The Deputy Regent of West Kotawaringin (Kobar), Ahmadi Riansyah made a visit to oversee the construction of a road connecting Nanga Mua Village and Pangkut Administrative Village, North Arut Subdistrict (Aruta), Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

In the activity, Ahmadi Riansyah was accompanied by the Head of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) of Kobar, Juni Gultom, the Head of Aruta Subdistrict, and Aruta Millitary Command. Ahmadi said this road construction is the third stage of the consortium carried out by PT Korintiga Hutani. “In the midst of this Covid-19 outbreak, we are not only focused on accelerating the handling of Covid-19, but we must also remain consistent with the infrastructure improvement programs, one of which is by opening access to alternative road from villages to subdistricts and

districts, and this is an effort to explore economic growth,” Ahmadi explained.

This third consortium which was carried out by PT Korintiga Hutani was originally stated on the MoU as a 7.5 Km road, but it turned out to be 17.5 Km. Based on the budget calculation, the cost would be Rp9.5 billion.

Ahmadi expressed his appreciation to PT Korintiga Hutani for the strong commitment and consistency to realize and help the local government in development acceleration, particularly in infrastructure.

Ahmadi hopes that the road construction can run well and smoothly, so villages in Aruta Subdistrict can develop and progress, in terms of infrastructure and economy.

(beritasampit)

INSPECTION: RISA/BERITA SAMPIT – Deputy Regent of Kobar, Ahmadi Riansyah accompanied by the Head of PUPR of Kobar, during inspection of construction of a road connecting Nanga Mua Village with Pangkut Administrative Village.

“In the midst of this Covid-19 outbreak, we are not only focused on accelerating the handling of Covid-19, but we also must remain consistent with the infrastructure improvement programs, one of which is by opening access to alternative road from villages to subdistricts and districts, and this is an effort to explore economic growth.”

Ahmadi Riansyah Deputy Regent of West Kotawaringin

PT BCA Donates Vegetable Seeds and Gardening Tools to Indigenous People of Papua

GETENTIRI – PT Berkat Cipta Abadi POP D (BCA-D), which is a part of Korindo Group, continues to strive to help improve the economy of the Papuan people through the Pillar of Economy of Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) program by providing an assistance of vegetable cultivation and gardening tools to the family of Mrs. Martina Kriban from Ateka Clan in Getentiri Village, Jair District, Boven Digoel Regency, Papua on Saturday (11/7).

“This donation from PT BCA-D is the realization of the companys’ concern for the community around the company area who are experiencing economic difficulties, so the company was moved and took the initiative to provide assistance in vegetable cultivation in the hope that it can be utilized properly to support the family’s economy,” said the representative of PT BCA, Chan Ho Jung when met at the handover ceremony.

This assistance starts from cultivating of vegetable beds, mixing ordinary soil with compost soil, making planting holes, and planting seeds. Vegetable seeds provided by the company include seeds of kale, mustard greens, eggplant, tomato, chili

and corn. In addition, the community were also given gardening tools, such as shovels, hoes, and sprinklers.

Mrs. Martina Kriban who was present at the handover ceremony was very grateful and thankful to the company. “Thank you to the company PT Berkat Cipta Abadi POP-D for the assistance of this vegetable garden, hopefully it can be useful to improve our family’s economy,” she said. (humasppa/paskalis/widya)

PT PAL Builds 200 m² Long House for Community in Guiss Village

BOVEN DIGOEL, PAPUA – As a form of the company’s commitment to the surrounding community, PT Papua Agro Lestari has finished building one unit of clean and livable long house for the community in Guiss Village, Rawa Kasat, Boven Digoel Regency, Papua. In early September 2020, the management of PT PAL has also officially handed over the building to the local community.

The donation was provided through the company’s CSC (Corporate Social Contribution) Program. The long house, which construction started in 2019, has

5 doors with a total area reaching 200 m² complete with bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, and a kitchen.

Several community representatives were also present in the key handover ceremony and expressed their gratitude for this donation—one of them was Louis Walter Maikuin, the Chief of Maikuin Clan, who gave his appreciation for the company, “Thank you to PT PAL for always being present to help the people.”

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Rh-kkYhY-co

Revd. Eliezer Sikape expressed a similar tone and encouraged the community to maintain the donation properly for future generations. On the same occasion, the General Manager of PT PAL, Zoozang Park explained, “The company always pays attention to the community’s welfare—we want them to have a proper, safe, and comfortable home. Hopefully this donation can increase their quality of living.”

(humasppa/pal/widya)

Korindo Abadi Sprays Disinfectants in Worship Places and Markets

BOVEN DIGOEL – Through the Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) program, PT Korindo Abadi (PT KA) in collaboration with the Covid-19 Handling Acceleration Team (P2C) and Tripidis Jair on Saturday (27/6) sprayed disinfectants in all worship places around Asiki Village, Boven Digoel. The same thing was also done by the company in Prabu Market, two places where many people gather.

“During the pandemic, we try to spray disinfectants regularly with the hope that people can avoid the pandemic and feel comfortable and safe in doing their activities,” said Jimmy Senduk, the Chairman of P2C Team of Korindo Papua.

The spraying was carried out in in all worship places and markets located around PT Korindo Abadi. Worship places where the spraying was done include the Catholic Church of Santo Fransiskus Xaverius - Asiki, Indonesian Protestant Church of Ora et Labora - Asiki, Pantecostal Church in Indonesia, Evangelical Christian Church in Papua Land, Oikoumene Christian Church in Indonesia, Al Hidayah Mosque –Asiki, Annuur Mosque – Mess for Staff, Nurul Iman Mosque – Prabu, Pura Agung Siwaloka – Asiki and also Prabu Market.

“We are very happy and comfortable because the company has always paid attention to the surrounding community.

Because of that, the relationship between the community and the company is always well-maintained,” Petrus said when met in the corner of Prabu Market.

A similar sentiment was also expressed by the representative of the Catholic Church of Santo Fransiskus Xavierius, Asiki, who stated that he and the congregation felt safe and comfortable while praying. (humaska/aloy/pr)

Korindo Foundation Provides Scholarships to 28 Outstanding Students

JAKARTA – Korindo Foundation held a scholarship award ceremony for outstanding students from 5 universities in Indonesia on September 28th and 29th, 2020. The event, which was held virtually, involved 28 scholarship recipient students and representative lecturers from UI, UNAS, UGM, UPI, and IPB. For this year, participants were not only selected based on their academic scores, but it was also prioritized for the ones whose families were financially affected by Covid-19.

“We felt so many impacts during this pandemic, that we are forced to meet virtually like this. But this limitation does not prevent us to always support the education in Indonesia,” said the Secretary General of Korindo Foundation, Yi Sun Hyeong in his speech during the Korindo Foundation (virtual) scholarship award ceremony.

Furthermore, the students felt an immense help with the scholarship from Korindo Foundation. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Korindo Foundation that continues to care for us and the education in Indonesia, even in these difficult times. My parents, who own a business in tourism sector have experienced firsthand the financial impact of this pandemic. Thanks to Korindo Foundation, our burden has eased and we can continue our study smoothly,” said Hamna Hanafi, one of the scholarship recipients from Korean Studies Program of Universitas Indonesia.

Since 1998 until 2020, Korindo Foundation has provided scholarships worth of Rp6.6 billion to 2,647 students through scholarship programs such as scholarship for outstanding students, scholarship for employees’ children, and exchange student scholarship to South Korea. (rike/rezza)

Virtual scholarship award to students of UPI

Virtual scholarship award to students of IPB

Virtual scholarship award to students of UGM

Virtual scholarship award to students of UNAS

PT TSE Provides Clean Water Well for People in Kukurantap

POP A (PT TSE-A) once again proved its concern toward the community’s welfare. At the end of September 2020, a number of residents of Kukurantap Village, Jair District, Boven Digoel, Papua were delighted to welcome the attention given by the company in the form of inauguration of a well that aims to solve the lack of clean water issue, especially during the dry season.

The existence of this clean water well is seen as more than just good news for the people in Kukurantap Village, because clean water is a crucial thing needed by every single person. Moreover, people

The General Manager of PT TSE-A, Bae Sung Tek said that this problem has become the main concern for the company. “After conducting a review and speaking with the community, we decided that we cannot let this problem go on any longer,” he explained.

However, in addition to building a clean water well, the company also made sure that the source of water truly comes from the flowing springs—so it can be ensured that the residents will have no trouble obtaining clean water even in the dry

have to worry about water crisis,” said Bae Sung Tek. He hopes that this well could be beneficial for Kukurantap Village.

“PT TSE will continue to strive to provide the best for the community,” he ensured. The Chief of Mikan Clan, Ignasius Mikan as the community’s representative welcomed the donation with enthusiasm. “We often experience problems in obtaining clean water during the summer, so we are very grateful and thankful for the clean water well built by the company,” he said after the inauguration. (humasppa/widya/frans)

BOVEN DIGOEL – PT Tunas Sawa Erma

People in Kukurantap Village drawing clean water from the well.

PT KPS Carries Out Disinfection in 600 Houses

CIWANDAN – Coronavirus or widely known as COVID-19 is a new type of virus that attacks the respiratory system with a fast transmission rate. The increasing number of deaths from all over the world confirms that the potential danger of this virus is not small. Although its emergence in Indonesia is somewhat slower than some other countries, this is not an excuse for PT Kenertec Power System (KPS)—a part of Korindo Group’s business unit—not to take precautionary measures earlier—in order to protect not only workers, but also the surrounding community.

Since March 2020, PT KPS has been active in carrying out health campaign. In addition to educating employees about COVID-19, the company immediately used a thermal scanner for all employees. Health support items for individuals are also taken into account; multivitamins, masks, antiseptic liquids, as well as handwashing stations are guaranteed to be easy to reach by employees. As one of the ultimate preventive activities, PT KPS also routinely sterilizes the environment at least once a week.

In fact, PT KPS’s efforts are not limited in

the scope of the company. It can be said that since June 2020, at least 600 houses in Ciwandan area, Banten Province have seen the presence of a Disinfectant Spraying Team initiated by PT Kenertec Power System. Some areas that have received a visit from Disinfectant Spraying Team are Gambiran, Rombongan, Cilodan, Kopo Nagreg, Pangabuan Lor, Kopo Cibodas, Pangabuan Kidul, and Kopo Lengkong.

Knowing that the spread of the virus is not only a threat in residential areas, PT KPS decided that preventive measures needed to be taken starting from open spaces— where many people often socialize. Therefore, periodically and thoroughly, PT KPS sent a Disinfectant Spraying Team to help sterilize places that tend to be used together; starting from worship places, community stalls, ojek bases, neighborhood security posts (siskamling), to kindergartens and integrated health posts (posyandu).

PT KPS is tirelessly maintaining the welfare and health of the local community. In line with the government of the Republic of Indonesia and the world, PT KPS believes that we can overcome COVID-19 pandemic

with maximum cooperation and efforts from all parties. PT KPS emphasized that this social service will continue until the end of these difficult times. (kps/lin)

Environmentally Friendly Stove for Guiz Rawa Village, Papua

MERAUKE – For most people in Papua, finding firewood by cutting down and splitting it into small pieces or collecting dry tree branches are regular daily activities which allow them to turn on the fire in the kitchen and ward off the cold temperature in the wilderness of Papua. Not all Papuans can afford to buy kerosene to simply light a fire or stove. In general, they prefer to use firewood.

This is what inspired PT Papua Agro Lestari (PAL), a business division of Korindo Group Papua, to contribute an idea by introducing eco-friendly cook stove to a community in Papua, especially in Guiz Rawa Kasat Village, Ulilin District, Merauke Regency, Papua last May 2020.

Not only that, the company also provided training on how to use the cook stove to the community members who received

these eco-friendly cook stoves. As a first step, PT PAL distributed the donation of 5 cook stoves to 5 representatives of community clans living around the location of PT PAL.

This donation was well-received by the community members such as Ricard Koula who represented the surrounding community. He expressed his gratitude to the company for the attention to the community. He hoped the donation would be distributed equally to the community.

“Hopefully I won’t be the only one who received the cook stove, other community members would definitely want this as well. Because cook stoves are designed to save wood and fuel, easy to carry anywhere, safe and guaranteed to bring out the same delicious taste as with modern stoves today,” Ricard Koula said.

“Now we will introduce and demonstrate how to use this eco-friendly stove to the community, in particular the ones living in the work environment of PT PAL. Hopefully this can be beneficial in alleviating economic burden, safe to use, and maintain the forest preservation by not cutting down trees in careless manner,” said the General Manager of PT PAL, Zozang Park during his conversation with people in Papua who oversaw the activity. (humasppa/pal/widya)

The people of Guiz Rawa Village, Papua cooking together using cook stove donated by PT Papua Agro Lestari.

PT TSE Provides Productive Assistance to People in Getentiri Village

BOVEN DIGOEL – The impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic is not only felt by urban communities, but also by the ones in villages, as experienced by the community in Getentiri Village located in Jair District, Boven Digoel Regency, Papua, who felt their income continues to decline during the pandemic.

Seeing this condition, PT Tunas Sawa Erma POP B (TSE-B), a business division of Korindo Group operating in Papua, had the initiative to donate to the community, especially the one living in Getentiri Village so they would be able to remain productive and increase family income. “This time, the assistance provided by

TSE-B was in the form of fish seeds and vegetable gardening tools to be used to optimize the families’ extra income that is currently being constrained due to the outbreak of COVID-19,” said the General Manager of PT TSE-B, Mr. Sunman Kim at the end of May 2020.

The assistance was given in person by the General Manager of PT TSE-B to 3 recipient groups, namely Andreas Namagi’s group, Antonius’ group, and Secilius Barue’s group.

The company’s assistance and goodwill were received by people in Getentiri with joy. The Clan Chief of Kahong II, Andreas

Namagi from Getentiri Village expressed his gratitude to the company which has always been paying attention to the people in Papua, especially in improving people’s economy and welfare. (antara)

Donation of Dormitory Building for Students in Merauke

BOVEN DIGOEL– The concern from PT Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE)—a business unit of Korindo Group—toward quality improvement of human resources has been realized once again by the handover of male and female dormitory of 130 m² located in Jl. Mopah, Merauke on Wednesday (19/8). The handover ceremony was attended by the directors of the company, representatives of Indigenous Peoples Organizations (LMA), pastors, clan chiefs, and the students who will occupy the dormitory.

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Oicp0dYOeww

This donation was provided for students from 4 clans around the company area who are taking higher education in

Merauke Regency, namely the clans of Gembenop-Arteka, Ekoki-Gowe, MikanKereke-Ita, and Ekoki-Gembenop.

The dormitory building prepared by the company is equipped with appliances such as a refrigerator, television, study table, and wardrobe. Not only that, the company also provided staple food donation as a complementary.

Happiness was not only felt by the students, but also parents and clan leaders—represented by Alowesius Gembenop. He gave high appreciation to the companies for its participation in the development of the children’s education. On the same occasion, Silvester— one of the students who will stay in the dormitory—expressed his gratitude, and

hoped that similar donation could be provided to the future generations of students.

General Manager of PT TSE-A, Bae Sung Tek, was also present at the dormitory handover ceremony. On behalf of the company, he hopes that the donation of dormitory building along with its appliances can provide comfort and safety for students, so that they can be more enthusiastic in learning and achieving their goals. (humasppa/tse/widya)

Korintiga Hutani Donates Staple Food to North Arut Flood Victims

PANGKALAN BUN – PT Koritiga Hutani once again showed its concern to the people of North Arut Subdistrict. PT Korintiga once again distributed donation of staple food packages after a flood occurred in North Arut Subdistrict.

The General Manager of PT Korintiga Hutani, Rais Sugito said that the distribution of the staple food donation from PT Korintiga Hutani is a form of the company’s concern for the community, given that so many houses have been flooded and road access has also been cut off. “Seeing the flood that occurred in North Arut, we feel concerned. The community has actually had difficulties with the Covid 19 outbreak but it is even more difficult because of the flood that occurred recently,” Rais Sugito stated.

According to him, the company felt moved to help the community by distributing staple food aid. The aid was handed over to the Kobar Regency government and

received by the Deputy Regent of Kobar Ahmadi Riansyah. “The staple food we provided to the government which consists of 200 boxes of instant fried noodles, 137 sacks of 5 kilograms of rice, 36 sacks of 10 kilograms of rice, and 100 boxes of mineral water could hopefully ease the burden on the people who suffered from the flood,” he said.

Considering that the people in North Arut Subdistrict are partners and are able to work well together all this time, so during such condition, it is the company’s obligation to show its caring action. “This aid that we provided aims to ease the burden on people affected by the flood and Covid-19. Because the flood is getting worse and the water level that drowned the residents’ houses is also getting higher,” he explained.

The Deputy Regent of Kobar, Ahmadi Riansyah expressed his gratitude for the donation from PT Korintiga to help relieve

the flood victims’ sufferings. Assistance from PT Korintiga Hutani has always been provided to the Kobar community, especially in North Arut Subdistrict. “On behalf of the Kobar Regent and the Kobar regency government, also the people of North Arut Subdistrict, we appreciate PT Korintiga Hutani for the concern from the company which has distributed aid during the flood,” said the Deputy Regent of Kobar Ahmadi Riansyah.

The current flood has created more problems in North Arut Subdistrict, where the Covid-19 has not been resolved, and now the community is faced with floods. “However, thanks to the support from the private sector, it can slightly ease the burden on the community,” he explained. Furthermore, the staple food donation has been received by the district government and handed over to the Head of North Arut Subdistrict. The donation will then be distributed to the people affected by the floods as soon as possible. (prokal/ humaskth)

PT PAL Donates Food to Hundreds of Families in Ulilin District

MERAUKE – PT Papua Agro Lestari (PAL), a business division of Korindo Group, starting Wednesday (10/6), has been gradually distributing food aid in the form of 530 kg of rice and 27 boxes of instant noodles to 106 households living around the company’s operational area in Ulilin District, Merauke Regency, Papua.

This real action from the company is a form of concern towards the community who has been experiencing constraint in business activities and economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

welcomed by the community. Their gratitude to the company was expressed in person by the Clan Chief of Koula.

“Thank you to PT PAL for their concern towards the community. We feel truly helped especially during the COVID-19 pandemic like this, which caused our activities being reduced as well as our income. To us, this donation truly matters,” Richard said.

In this donation distribution process, the company visited people’s homes directly

middle of forest where people look for food and protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic in order to avoid the crowd.

“By visiting people’s homes directly even in the middle of forest, the closeness of our hearts with the people will always be there. Hopefully, this donation will be beneficial to support people’s needs for food,” said the General Manager of PT PAL, Zozang Park during the aid distribution yesterday (10/6). (humasppa/pal/widya)

Korindo Group Distributes Staple Food to People in Boven Digoel

BOVEN DIGOEL – In order to ease people’s burden during the current pandemic, Korindo Group, through one of its business units specialized in oil palm plantation in Papua, PT Tunas Sawa Erma (PT TSE) recently distributed 42 aid packages to the communities in Miri Village and Tamun Tunas Hamlet, Boven Digoel Regency, Papua.

The donations distributed include 420 kg rice, 40 boxes of instant noodles, 20 boxes of coffee, 20 boxes of tea bags, as well as 50 liters of cooking oil.

All donations were distributed through the CSC (Corporate Social Contribution)

program which then were given to people experiencing economic difficulties, customary rights owners, as well as widows and orphaned children.

One of the recipients of the staple food donation, Theresia Kinimarop—a representative of Widows, Elderly, and Orphans Group—expressed her gratitude to the company that has provided help in meeting her daily needs.

The same thing was also expressed by the Head of Miri Village, Alowesius Amkai, who considered that PT TSE’s donation has eased people’s burden, especially

in their daily activities. PT Tunas Sawa Erma, represented by the Deputy General Manager of Public Relations, Daniel Sim Ayomi, said that the assistance is a form of the company’s concern toward all levels of the local community.

“We hope that this donation of staple food can provide many benefits and unite us all to build this beloved region together,” he said. (humasppa/tse/widya)

Deputy General Manager of Public Relations at PT TSE, Daniel Sim Ayomi (third from right) handing over staple food packages to people living in remote Papua.

PT TSE Continue to Provide Honorarium to Teachers in Remote Area During Pandemic

BOVEN DIGOEL – Through its CSC (Corporate Social Contribution) program, PT Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE), which is one of Korindo Group’s business units, once again has proven its concern for education in remote areas through the distribution of honorarium assistance to teachers in Camp 19, Jair District, Boven Digoel Regency, Papua in mid-August 2020.

A total of 23 teachers—5 kindergarten teachers, 6 elementary school teachers, and 12 junior high school teachers— received this regular cash assistance every month. Although all schools were temporarily closed due to the Covid-19

PT Korindo Ariabima Sari Provides Covid-19 Prevention Assistance to RSUD Sultan Imanuddin

Along with the increasing number of positive cases of Covid-19, PT Korindo Ariabima Sari (KABS) decided to contribute to provide help for the benefit of the community, especially residents around the Pangkalan Bun area, West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan, on Tuesday (23/6).

Seeing that the Sultan Imanuddin General Hospital (RSUD Sultan Imanuddin) is a Covid-19 Referral Hospital in Pangkalan

pandemic, PT TSE ensured that honorarium funds will continue to be distributed as usual. One of the school members who was grateful for this assistance is the Principal of SD Camp 3, Paskalis Aminon— who hopes that the company will continue to support the local educators.

Similar thing was expressed by a teacher at SMP 1 Camp 19, Misbah, who claimed to have been a recipient of the assistance since 2010. He expressed his deep gratitude to PT TSE for always distributing the monthly funds. General Manager of PT TSE, Bae Sung Tek, said that this honorarium assistance was none other

than a form of appreciation and concern from the company to the welfare of teachers in the surrounding area.

“The company hopes that this assistance can provide great benefits, so that teachers are more enthusiastic in developing Papua through teaching activities to children,” he concluded. (humasppa/tse/widya)

Bun, the company is determined to help ease the burden on health workers who are struggling on the front lines. PT Korindo Ariabima Sari donated 48 bottles of 1 liter of 70% alcohol, 40 boxes of medical masks, 2 boxes of nurse caps (head cover), 10 pieces of medical goggles, 20 pieces of face shields, 4 boxes of non-sterile gloves, and not to mention several pieces of PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment). This donation was warmly welcomed by the recipients.

Representatives of PT Korindo Ariabima Sari emphasized that the company highly appreciates the health workers and is grateful for their tremendous effort. This assistance is expected to increase the hospital supplies, so that all health workers can work optimally without having to worry about Covid-19 exposure. (KABS/pr)

General Manager of PT TSE, Bae Sung Tek (center) posing with teachers.

PT Korindo Ariabima Sari (KABS) handing over a number of medical supplies to RSUD Sultan Imanuddin for the prevention of COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday (23/6).

PT KTH Donates Medical Supplies to Prevent Covid-19

The donations include a thermal gun (body temperature checking device), masks, hand sanitizers (hand washing liquid), and hand washing soap. The company has also taken the initiative to provide a number of sinks or hand washing stations as an effort to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. In addition, PT KTH and KSPSI also carried out other routine activities, namely the distribution of groceries to the local residents.

PT KTH emphasized that this donation is a form of concern from the company and KSPI toward residents in Natai Peramuan.

The company is also committed to continue to provide its best to help ease the burden of their lives.

Both the community and the local representatives happily welcomed the company’s goodwill. They were grateful for the concern from PT KTH and KSPSI that

always pay attention to their welfare and take appropriate action.

The residents hope that the company will continue this social activity in the future. (estika/kth-industri)

PT Panbers Jaya Helps in Education for Underprivileged Children

MALUKU – PT Panbers Jaya distributed educational assistance for underprivileged people in Maluku last December. PT Panbers Jaya is one of Korindo Group’s business units specializing in rubber plantation in Buru Regency, Maluku.

Deputy General Manager of PT Panbers Jaya, Edi Sutrisno hopes that this assistance can help improve relations between the company and the local residents.

With this assistance, the community has a greater chance of pursuing higher education. That way, the future generation in Buru Regency can provide more qualified human resources (HR).

“If the next generation became wellqualified, it will bring pride to PT Panbers Jaya for having the chance to play a role in

the nation’s education,” he said.

Apart from providing scholarships to the underprivileged, PT Panbers Jaya also provided other educational assistance, such as donation of textbooks for kindergarten to high school levels, school infrastructure and non-infrastructure repair. (panbers)

CSC Team of KTH Industrial Site visiting residents’ homes to help prevent Covid-19 pandemic and donate staple food.

Donation of Duck Livestock for People of Papua

BOVEN DIGOEL – Considering the increasing losses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, PT Tunas Sawa Erma POP B (PT TSE-B) is back to help the community’s economy in Getentiri Village, Jair District, Boven Digoel Regency, Papua, on Saturday (11/7).

Through the CSC (Corporate Social Contribution) program, this time PT TSE-B provided donation in the form of duck seedlings to the community. All seedlings are guaranteed to be healthy and are superior seedlings from its race. Previously,

the community had also received fish seeds and vegetable cultivation assistance.

One of the community representatives of Getentiri Village, Hendrika Ambranie—who is also the wife of Sesilius Barue, the Chief of Katabang I Clan—happily accepted this assistance. “This is not the first time an assistance has been provided, and we are very grateful to have received great attention from the company. Hopefully we can use the assistance as best as we can. Thank you, PT TSE!”

PT KTH Carries Out Fogging in Villages in West Kotawaringin to Prevent Dengue Fever

CENTRAL KALIMANTAN – Currently, dengue fever is still an epidemic categorized as deadly. This disease is caused by a bite of a female Aedes Aegypti mosquito that carries and transmits the dengue virus. These mosquitoes usually appear during the rainy season, because there are lots of stagnant water that can be used as mosquito nests and places to lay their eggs.

In response to this, a team from Korintiga Hutani of Natai Peramuan Industrial Site took the initiative to carry out fogging in residents’ houses in Sungai Pulau Village and Natai Peramuan Hamlet, West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan which are located near PT Korintiga Hutani Industrial area. This action is one of the steps taken to eradicate dengue fever mosquitoes.

“In principle, PT Korintiga Hutani will do its best to help community members around the company area, especially to avoid this deadly outbreak,” said the management of PT KTH, Taeeso Kim. (estika/kth.industri)

The General Manager of PT TSE-B, Sun Man Kim, also gave a few words during the handover ceremony, “Our hope is that this assistance can be of great benefit to the community. The company will do everything possible to help improve the people’s economy, especially in the midst of this pandemic. We believe the residents will look after and breed these livestock properly.” (humasppa/tseb/widya/lin)

Handover of duck seedlings by the General Manager of PT TSE-B, Sun Man Kim (third from left) to the community

PT KTH’s fogging team receiving warm welcome from the local community.

PT TSE Gives Assistance in Learning Activities in Remote School

BOVEN DIGOEL – The Covid-19 pandemic has hit various regions, from cities to remote areas. This has also given an impact to the teaching and learning activities in a number of places. The difficulties faced by schools are increasing due to operational costs and the lack of learning support tools owned by students especially the ones living in remote areas. Therefore, roles from various parties are needed to support the government programs in improving the quality of education in Indonesia.

Through the CSC (Corporate Social Contribution) program, PT Tunas Sawa Erma POP E (TSE-E) once again showed its concern toward education and the teachers’ welfare in remote areas by providing stationery and teacher honorarium assistance in SDN Persiapan in Miri Village, Boven Digoel, Papua on Wednesday (30/9). SDN Persiapan Miri is one of the schools that did not implement distance learning activities or online

learning during the pandemic due to the lack of internet access in the region, so this has caused the teaching and learning activities stopped for a while. However, in early August 2020, the local government finally allowed schools to start the teaching and learning activities by using a shift system and implementing a very strict health protocols.

Seeing this condition, PT TSE-E was moved to provide a support in the form of stationery to all 48 students with the hope to motivate the students to be more encouraged to study at home or at school. This donation is coupled with the distribution of teacher honorarium which has been done regularly every month.

Representing the company, the Deputy GM, Daniel Sim Ayomi said that this donation is the realization of the company’s appreciation and concern toward education and the teachers’

welfare in its surrounding area, so teachers can stay passionate about teaching.

On the same occassion, the principal of SDN Persiapan Miri, Lambertus Takerop S.Pd expressed that this donation could encourage educators and hoped that this donation could continue.

Similar tone was also expressed by one of the teachers who received the honorarium, Teda Gembenop S.Pd who was so happy and grateful for the assistance received. Not only for the honorarium he received but also the donation of stationery such as books, pens, and pencils. “Hopefully this donation will motivate students to be more active in studying in order to reach their dreams for a better future,” he concluded. (humasppa/widya/acep)

Management of PT Tunas Sawa Erma with teachers from SDN Persiapan Miri following the handover of teacher honorarium, late September 2020

DKM of PT Aspex Kumbong Shares Happiness with 156 Orphans

BOGOR - RADAR BOGOR, DKM Al-Hidayah

PT Aspex Kumbong, in collaboration with company management shared happiness by providing donation to 156 orphans in the form of cash and school supplies on Saturday (29/8/2020). The donation is part of the company’s social responsibility. The donation was held symbolically at the Al-Hidayah Mosque of PT Aspex Kumbong, Dayeuh Village, Cileungsi District and attended by the director of the company Kim Geun Tai, Head of Dayeuh Jamhali Village, and other community leaders.

“We want to share happiness in this month of blessings with orphans from villages around the company. Through this activity, we also want to raise awareness and strengthen good relations with parties

outside the company,” said Kim Geun Tai, who was also present at the event. “By establishing good relations with external parties, hopefully there will be closeness and trust in the company. That way, there will be a harmonious relationship between the company and the community,” he added.

The Head of DKM, Budiono in his speech also said that the event was a form of attention and concern from the employees of PT Aspex Kumbong towards the surrounding community which has been regularly held every month of Muharram. “We want to share happiness,” he said.

On the same occasion, Jamhali, the Head of Dayeuh Village, happily welcomed the

Aspex Kumbong through its CSR program, and hoped that social activities such as donation to orphans will continue to be held in the hope that the company’s contribution to the surrounding community will be even better.

“Hopefully next year there will be more children who will receive donation, from 156 to 400 children,” he hoped. The event ended with eating “tumpeng” together with the orphans. (radarbogor/kom)

Korindo Foundation Gives Scholarships to Children of Employees

JAKARTA – The condition caused by Covid-19 pandemic has not loosen Korindo Group’s spirit and commitment to continue to contribute toward the stakeholders through its Corporate Social Contributions (CSC) programs.

In mid-August 2020, Korindo Group through the Korindo Foundation held an annual program of scholarship award ceremony for children of Korindo Group employees spread across Jakarta, West Java, and Banten.

This year, Korindo Foundation increased the scholarship quota from the previous year which was 100 students to 110 students. This increase was meant for students with achievements in arts and sports.

In contrast to the previous year, this time the scholarships were handed out via teleconference which was attended by

representatives of students and employees in each Korindo Group business unit.

This manner was held in accordance with the health protocol implemented by Korindo Group in order to continue to implement physical distancing.

The Secretary General of Korindo Foundation, Yi Sun Hyeong said in his remarks that these scholarships can be used as best as possible by students and hopefully these scholarships can continue to motivate students and employees to continue to excel. (rezza)

Head of Bogor Social Agency Calls Aspex as Good Example

BOGOR – PT Aspex Kumbong, one of Korindo Group’s business units received an appreciation from the Head of Bogor Social Agency, Drs. H. Rustandi for its contribution toward the community living around the company’s operational area located in Cileungsi, Bogor.

The appreciation was conveyed by Rustandi at the Big Coordination Meeting on Potential Social Welfare Resources (PSKS) which was held in Bogor last July 13, 2020. The event was attended by community leaders, NGOs, representatives of the business world, and CSR forums across Bogor Regency.

PT Bimaruna Jaya’s Efforts in Easing the Burdens of 130 Families

Jakarta – The COVID-19 pandemic has created difficult conditions for most people in Indonesia. Including for the community around the company’s location in Jalan Raya Cakung Cilincing, North Jakarta.

Seeing the difficulties experienced by these residents, PT Bimaruna Jaya (BRJ)

“The potential and sources of social welfare include the industrial world that must unite and join together with the government in the development of social welfare.

And this has been proven by PT Aspex Kumbong which has been properly conducting CSR activities,” Rustandi said. (aspex)

humanitarian action at the end of last May by distributing nine staple food items (sembako), especially for 130 families affected by the pandemic.

“We hope this pandemic will soon pass and we can carry out activities as usual, and hopefully what we provided can help ease the burden on the surrounding community, and hopefully we can go through it together,” said staff member of PT Bimaruna Jaya’s Corporate Social Contributions (CSC), Ridde Arizone in his remarks on the handover of the donation.

Not only distributing aid relief packages, PT BRJ also took time to provide socialization about the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic by always maintaining personal

health and hygiene. He also hopes that the company’s assistance can slightly ease the burden on the community and bring back the smiles on people’s faces.

(Latifah/Ridde/CSC-BRJ)

Health Counseling and Supplementary Food Provision for 300 Toddlers

BOGOR – PT Aspex Kumbong (PT AK) has shown its consistency in giving its best contribution to the people living around the company’s area located in Cileungsi,

Regent of Kobar Adopts Go Green Concept for People’s Market Development in Mendawai

WEST KOTAWARINGIN – The Regent of West Kotawaringin, Central Kalimantan, Nurhidayah, oversaw the development of people’s market located in Mendawai Village, South Arut Subdistrict, Friday (22/1).

Accompanied by the Head of the Industry, Trade and SME Office of West Kotawaringin, H. Achmad Yadi, Nurhidayah carried out a check on the building of people’s market which will later be occupied by sellers who previously sold

Bogor, West Java. Through the Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) Team, PT AK on August 6, 2020 collaborated with officers at 2 Integrated Health Posts (Posyandu) to provide health counseling and provide supplementary food (PMT) to at least 300 toddlers (children under five years of age).

Chairman of PT AK, Park Chang Su said that his team has sent the company’s doctors to join the counseling in order to improve and cultivate healthy behavior, especially for young mothers, and pregnant and breastfeeding women. “We also provide at

least 300 supplementary food packages for toddlers,” Park Chang Su continued.

This attention given by Aspex was happily welcomed by the Head of Posyandu, Eka Dewi who stated that PT Aspex Kumbong has been very consistent in carrying out their community empowerment programs. “We are also greatly helped by the presence of the company doctors in the health counseling, and the provision of supplementary food packages for toddlers,” Eka said. (asp/kom)

their goods in Korindo market. Nurhidayah said the people’s market was being built using West Kotawaringin Regional Budget (APBD) from 2020 annual budget.

This first female regent in Central Kalimantan stated that the people’s market concept will not merely be a market. According to plan, the people’s market will be made into a model market where it will be decorated with garden and greening sites, in addition to an open green space (RTH) or go green space, which can be a

tourist destination for West Kotawaringin residents.

“The regional government has coordinated with PT Korindo, considering that this asset was previously owned by Korindo. Once again, this is for the sake of improving economic growth in the surrounding community, hence Korindo was willing to donate this asset so that the government can carry out the current development,” Nurhidayah explained. (infoPBUN)

Korindo Group Assists Archdiocese of Merauke in Education

PAPUA – PT Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE) provided support in educational assistance to the Archdiocese of Merauke (KAMe). PT TSE is a company specialized in oil palm plantation in Papua.

As a real effort in building the quality of education, PT TSE provided assistance fund worth Rp800,000,000,- to KAMe for the construction of the Middle Seminary of Pastor Bonus Merauke. This assistance fund will be given in stages over 3 years with a total amount of Rp2.4 billion.

In addition to the construction assistance fund, PT TSE will also provide daily living expenses or dormitory operational costs for the seminary children who are studying at the Pastor Bonus Seminary. The Rp 20 million worth of assistance fund will be given every month for three years.

For the assistance, the Archbishop at the Archdiocese of Merauke (KAMe), Mgr

Petrus C. Mandagi, MSC expressed his deepest appreciation.

“Thank you for the company that has helped the community in South Papua with the fund distributed to the Diocese, this assistance fund will be used for the education of priestly candidates who will then serve in the community,” he said after receiving a visit from the Management of PT TSE the office of Archdiocese of Merauke, Tuesday (5/1).

Mgr Petrus C. Mandagi ensured that his team will manage the provided assistance in a responsible manner. This assistance is hoped to be able to become an example for other companies operating in South Papua.

This contribution was provided through the Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) program of PT TSE as a form of the

company’s concern toward the welfare and education of the Papuan people.

During the visit, the Director of PT TSE, Mr. Kim Young Soo along with the board expressed a support for the improvement of the quality of education and welfare in the community, especially those in South Papua.

General Manager of PT TSE Jimmy Senduk stated that the company’s assistance was prioritized in education which is what is mostly needed by the local community. Especially to form highly-qualified priestly candidates in each area of Archdiocese of Merauke.

“Therefore, so we focused on providing assistance in seminaries, which will foster and produce highly-qualified priestley candidates in the future,” he explained. (senduk/pr)

Korindo Launches Green Corner

BOGOR – Korindo Foundation collaborated with PT Aspex Kumbong to launch integrated reforestation program aims to rehabilitate non-productive lands into productive lands. The program, called Korindo Green Center, is one of Corporate Social Contributions (CSC) programs in environmental sector.

The Pilot Project of this Korindo Green Center program was located on an open land at PT Aspex Kumbong, Cileungsi District, Bogor Regency. Later on, the land will not only function as a greening zone but also as a fruit trees cultivation area. The program launch was held on

November 28th, 2020, coinciding with Indonesia’s Tree Planting Day (HMPI). For the first program, Korindo and Aspex Kumbong planted 1,300 plant seeds consisting of 1,200 vetiver plants and 50 hardwood trees.

In addition, 50 fruit trees were also planted on the Korindo Green Corner area, from mango, jackfruit, guava, and to walnuts. In addition to planting, periodic land maintenance and care will also be carried out as a continuous effort for the program. In the future, the program will be carried out for non-productive lands in the wider community.

This activity was attended by representatives of the Management of Korindo Foundation, the Management of PT Aspex Kumbong, Ministry of Environment & Forestry (LHK), Bogor Regency Environmental Office, and Workers and Employees Union of Korindo Group by adhering to health protocols in order to prevent transmission and spread of the Covid-19 virus. (rezza/ yayasankorindo)

PT Korintiga Hutani Cares for Orangutan Conservation

PANGKALAN BUN - Orangutan Caring Week is a worldwide caring week for orangutans held every November. The program aims to focus on the preservation of orangutans and their habitat as well as biodiversity in Indonesia’s tropical rainforest areas.

As a form of concern, on November 11th, 2020, Indonesian Orangutan Foundation (Yayorin) in collaboration with PT Korintiga Hutani (KTH), Lamandau Regency Tourism Office (Dispar), and Orang-Utans in Not e.V. held various education and conservation activities.

The activities are in the form of planting or reforestation in the area of Bukit Batu Galugur and shirt painting competition themed Protecting Biodeversity For A Healthy Planet in Bina Bhakti, Sematu Jaya Village, Lamandau Regency. Also present

was the Manager of the Environment Division of PT Korintiga Hutani Budi Pitaya, S.Hut who participated in various activities related to the program.

“For the planting or reforestation actitvity, PT Korintiga Hutani provided a donation of seedlings of local fruit trees and shade trees, as well as participated in the planting of 300 tree seedlings in the areas of Bukit Batu Galugur, Bina Bhakti Village, and Nanga Bulik Urban Forest, Lamandau Regency,” Budi Pitaya said.

Budi continued by saying that the planting or reforestation of Bukit Batu Galugur was carried out in connection with the plan from the Lamandau Regency Government and Bina Bhakti Village Government to turn the hill area into a nature tourism site. “This education and conservation activity

is expected to be able to serve as a means of information to the public especially the younger generation to maintain and protect the existence of orangutans as well as the biodiversity and habitat in Lamandau Regency,” he hoped.

This activity, he further explained, is hoped to to be able to create positive changes for the surrounding environment. By turning Bukit Batu Galugur as an environmentally friendly tourism site, it is hoped that in the future, the existence of this tourism site can give good impact for the economy of the people in Bina Bhakti Village and its surroundings. (kaltengpos/ala/ce/k50)

PT Korintiga Hutani Commemorates Indonesian Tree Planting Day

PANGKALAN BUN – On November 8th, the Indonesian tree planting event was held by the Indonesian forestry sector, including PT Korintiga Hutani (KTH), which operates in the industrial plantation forest sector and also carried out Indonesian tree planting activity.

The commemoration of the Indonesian tree planting day is an activity carried out consistently every year by PT Korintiga Hutani. This year’s commemoration is held in a simple manner considering the existence of Covid-19 pandemic that has hit the entire world.

The activity was carried out by adhering to and strictly implementing health protocols.

On November 24, 2020, PT Korintiga Hutani commemorated Indonesian tree planting day by planting trees around the BC Pelita neighborhood. This activity

was symbolically held by planting trees carried out by the President Director of PT Korintiga Hutani, Hironobu Abe followed by a symbolic planting by the board of directors, namely Director Park Jon Myung and Director Jung Se Young. In addition, the event was also filled with tree planting carried out by the employee representatives from the existing divisions.

Director of PT Korintiga Hutani, Park Jong Myung said that this year, the company was experiencing difficult times due to the pandemic. This is felt by all parties around the world. “For this reason, the management asked for an understanding from all employees so that the company can continue to run and continue to pay attention to health and implement health protocols in the daily activities of employees and their families,” said Park Jong Myung.

On this 2020 Indonesian tree planting day event, the type of trees planted was Eucalyptus pelita with a new clone type, namely the DC-12 clone, the result of research from the research and development division of PT Korintiga Hutani.

Based on the information from the Manager of the Nursery and Research and Development of PT Korintiga Hutani, Purwaningsih Mega HF SP, this different type of Eucalyptus pelita has a bigger growth among the other types. “This type will continue to be researched and developed so that it can be mass produced and planted in the PT Korintiga Hutani concession area,” she concluded. (kaltengpos/k50/ala)

PT PAL Holds Sharing and Cooking Session with Community

Asiki – PT Papua Agro Lestari (PAL), a part of Korindo Group Papua, held a gathering event with the people of Guiss Village, Boven Digoel Regency, Papua, on Saturday (30/1). This event is a part of the Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) program as a realization of the company’s concern for the welfare of the community.

Not only PAL, PT Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE) has already carried out similar event. According to plan, the gathering event to be carried out by all subsidiaries of Korindo Group Papua regularly every month by complying with the health protocols.

Many activities were carried out during the event, from sharing information and motivation between the company and the community, to screening of videos on plant cultivation, independent businesses, and motivational messages to provide additional knowledge to the community.

Moreover, at the end of the event, the women in Guiss Village were given the opportunity to hold a cooking demonstration which was conducted together with the staff from PT PAL. The event ended with participants having a meal together.

The General Manager of PT PAL, Park Zoozang hopes that this activity can help maintain a harmonious relationship that has been well established between the two parties.

In his remarks, Park also encouraged the public to always comply with health protocols in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We must comply with health protocols by washing our hands diligently, wearing masks, eating healthy foods, and exercising,” he expressed. Apart from maintaining good relations, this event also aims to improve the quality of the

community and motivate them to develop their economic skills. For example, by utilizing empty land for cultivation or building other independent businesses that can improve their welfare.

Glen Maikuin, a representative of the Rawa Kasat community, gave a warm welcome to the gathering event. He hopes that a harmonious relationship between the company and the community can continue in the long run.

Mrs. Agnes, as the representative of women from Indigenous Papuan People (OAP), also expressed her joy. She was happy with this event because she was able to share cooking culture with the staff from PT PAL. “I feel happy to be able to gather together and share happiness like this,” she said. (PPA Humas S&C Asiki)

Korindo Group Distributes More Masks to Papuan Community

ASIKI, March 1, 2021 – Korindo Group in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) donated tens of thousands of masks for the people of Papua. This donation was delivered through eight subsidiaries of Korindo Group operating in Papua.

In total, the number of masks donated has reached 27,900 pieces with a gradual distribution process in two weeks, from February 13 to 27, 2021. 22 thousands of them were handed over to five villages in Boven Digoel Regency, while the rest were given to communities in 10 villages in Merauke Regency.

The aid was distributed on Saturday (13/2) to each head and chief of neighborhood units (RT), clans, villages, and district offices and was carried out together with the Sub-District Military Command (Koramil). This donation is in line with an encouragement from the Papuan

government that requires the entire community to wear masks while outside.

This humanitarian action is a part of Korindo Group Papua’s Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) commitment, which is a form of the company’s concern for the community to prevent Covid-19.

Assistant General Manager of Korindo Asiki, Florianus Padar hopes that the mask donation can encourage people to increasingly comply with health protocols during the pandemic. “These masks can help prevent the deadly coronavirus. So, always wear it when you leave the house and don’t just keep it at home,” he said during his speech.

The head of neighborhood unit 01 Prabu Atas, Kenasius Gembenop, on behalf of the community, expressed his appreciation for the donation provided by Korindo Group and KOICA. “Thank you to the company

and we hope that these masks can be used by the community to maintain our health,” he said.

This distribution of the mask donation in Papua was not the first time for Korindo Group. Previously, in April 2020, the company also sent 120 thousand pieces of medical masks and Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) to three districts in Papua, namely Merauke Regency, Boven Digoel Regency and Mappi Regency. (Widya/Humas PPA Asiki)

Korindo Group symbolically putting a mask on one of Boven Digoel residents during mask donation handover ceremony to people in the region. This donation is a collaboration between Korindo and KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency).

PT TSE-A Improves Relationship with Kukurantap Community

Asiki – PT Tunas Sawa Erma POP A (PT TSE-A) held a gathering event with the community of Kukurantap Village, Jair District, Boven Digoel Regency, Papua Province on Friday (29/1). The meeting, which was held for the first time, was part of PT TSE-A’s efforts to build positive communication with the community around the company’s operations.

The meeting was held in person by complying with health protocols. This activity, which was part of the Corporate Social Contribution (CSC) program, is a realization of the company’s concern for the welfare of the community.

Not only PT TSE-A, all subsidiaries of Korindo Group Papua are also planning to hold similar activities once a month. During the meeting, the company held a series of interactive activities, such as sharing a number of information and motivation between the company and the

community, and screening of videos on plant cultivation, independent business, and motivational messages.

In addition to creating a harmonious relationship with the surrounding community, the company also took advantage of the event to improve the quality of the community and to give them motivation, especially in the field of entrepreneurship. The company encouraged the community to utilize empty land for crop cultivation or other independent businesses. Through this effort, the company hopes that their welfare can increase.

The event was followed with a cooking demonstration carried out by local women and the staff from PT TSE-A and ended with participants having a meal together. This non-formal activity is also expected to improve the harmonious relationship between the company and the community.

“With regular communication with the community, hopefully it will create family ties,” said the Manager of PT TSE-A, Mathen Pare.

On the same occasion, the Head of Mikan Clan and the representative of Kukurantap community, Ignatius Mikan appreciated the gathering event, since this is the first time this kind of activity has been held in the region.

“Thank you to the company for coming to our place to sit and communicate, this has been planned before and finally it was realized today, hopefully this even will continue,” said Ignasius Mikan. (PPA Humas S&C Asiki)

Yongan Indomaju and Korindo Foundation Support Education in Indonesia

JAKARTA – PT Yongan Indomaju and Korindo Foundation provided scholarships to the best children of the nation to further their education in Yonsei University, South Korea. This donation was given with the spirit of building Indonesia through education.

This real contribution was given by PT Yongan Indomaju by providing scholarships worth of US$ 5 thousand or approximately Rp 71 million to Korindo Foundation on Thursday (10/12) at Korindo Headquarters, Jakarta.

The donation was delivered in person by the President Director of PT Yongan Indomaju, Ye Woon Hae and was received by the Chairman of Korindo Foundation, Robert Seung.

This donation will then be distributed to outstanding Indonesian students for the program “Yonsei Student Exchange 2021” which has been held by Korindo Foundation in collaboration with University of Indonesia and Yonsei University.

With this donation, Korindo Foundation will once again send two students in February 2021 to study at Yonsei University for 10 months. The scholarships will be given to selected students at the end of January 2021.

Ye Woon Hae revealed that his team felt proud and very happy to be able to contribute for the development of education in Indonesia through a scholarship program with Korindo Foundation. PT Yongan Indomaju itself is a

company specialized in gaskets and rubber packing.

Meanwhile, on the same occasion, Robert Seung expressed his gratitude for the support and trust given by PT Yongan Indomaju to Korindo Foundation. He believes that this scholarship fund can give a tremendous impact for students who will participate in the Yonsei Exchange Student 2021.

“This donation is certainly a huge contribution for education in Indonesia,” he stated.(yayasankorindo)

Travelling to the City of Apples

Malang has always been known for its natural produce—Malang apples. It's no wonder that the region gained a nickname 'the City of the Apples'. However, other than so many apple plantations, Malang has started to be filled with various entertaining attractions that are no less famous.

With cool weather and various types of signature foods, many tourists often spend time for a vacation in Malang. Malang City— which is located in East Java Province, can be an attractive tourist destination for you. Especially if you are travelling with children or relatives. Here are some recommended destinations you should visit in Malang!

Jatim Park 1, 2, and 3 Jatim Park is a very famous tourist spot in Malang. Jatim Park 1, Jatim Park 2, and Jatim Park 3 have different locations, but are not too far from one another. Each place has different attractions to offer.

Just like the number order, Jatim Park 1 is the first generation built by the management of Jawa Timur Park Group. Jatim Park 1 was designed as a theme park with games and educatioal attractions. Spinning Coaster, Superman Coaster, and Flying Tornado are favorite rides that would give you adrenaline rush. Then there is the Nusantara Ethnic Gallery and the Science Center as educational areas.

For those who prefer zoos, you can visit Jatim Park 2. This is one of the largest zoos in Indonesia! There is also a Baby Zoo and Safari Farm areas which are suitable for your little ones. If you are more interested in prehistoric animals and their history, you can stop by Jatim Park 3. There are many replicas of Jurassic Park-style dinosaurs and animal replicas in the North Pole like the ones in Ice Age movies.

Flora

San Terra

has recently become a unique tourist spot in Malang. It is located in Pandesari Village, Pujon District. Here, you would feel like you’re travelling abroad! There are several rows of buildings designed in European style with beautiful colors. The management also built a Korean Village and an area with lines of trees that look like cherry blossoms in Japan.

But in reality, this tourist spot, which was just built in December 2019 is a flower garden with 700 types of plants, both imported and local flowers. You can also learn about flower nursery there. The entrance fee for this floral tour is also very affordable. Adults are charged Rp25,000,while children are charged only Rp20,000,-.

Wisata San Terra de Lafonte

de Lafonte

Jodipan Colorful Village

If you still crave for more after having the colorful tour, you can stop by Jodipan Village. This village is located in Blimbing District, Malang City. Jodipan Village is the first tourism village in Malang. The interesting thing about this village is that hundreds of houses—ranging from walls to roofs are painted colorfully just like a rainbow. Not only the houses, but the streets are also colorful.

You can find various three-dimensional paintings on the walls in this village. There are also several alleyways decorated with colorful umbrellas and hat caps that hang over the streets. In addition, there is a glass bridge which is also a favorite spot for visitors. For those of you with a hobby in photography, don’t miss this place. You will only need to pay Rp3,000,- to visit this village.

Malang Night Paradise dan Batu Night Spectacular

Despite being located in different places, these two tourist destinations have something in common—they are open at night with beautiful flashing lights. Malang Night Paradise is located in the Singosari area, the same area as the Hawai Waterpark water tourism place. This place is open from 18:00-23:00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time). You can walk around at the Lantern Park attraction which features the Dancing Water Fountain. Visitors can also walk along the river which is decorated with flower-shaped lights and trees by boat on the Magic Journey.

But for those of you who prefer amusement sites with challenging games, you can visit Batu Night Spectacular in Batu City. In addition to offering sparkling colorful lights in a spacious park, you can enjoy various rides. You can try Go-Kart, Air Bike, Haunted House, Greenhouse, and Trick Art Gallery. If you take your little ones with you, the kids zone rides are also available with a variety of fun games.

So how was it? Must be fun right! There are actually more tourist destinations you can visit while on vacation in Malang. Apart from the ones mentioned above, there are Kawasan Kusuma Agrowisata, Museum of Transportation, Hawai Waterpark, and many more. So, have fun planning your vacation!

Handover ceremony of mask donation

Finance Team of PT KTH

Competency-based training Training for MSDM

Lenses

Events

Handover ceremony of mask donation

Handover ceremony of mask donation

Mask donation to Pancoran & Pengadegan Urban Villages

Mask donation to Pancoran & Pengadegan Urban Villages

Mask donation to Pancoran & Pengadegan Urban Villages

Observation of eucalyptus trees – Pakansari Observation of eucalyptus trees – Pakansari

Observation of eucalyptus trees – Pakansari Staple food donation to Pengadegan Urban Village Staple food donation to Pengadegan Urban Village

Observation of eucalyptus trees – Pakansari

Donation of PPE from DP to Mappi Regency

Handover of sacrificial animalsPancoran & Pengadegan

Handover of sacrificial animalsPancoran & Pengadegan

Donation of PPE from DP to Mappi Regency

Handover of fish seeds

Handover of fish seeds

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