· Press Release
Strengthening Bonds - PTBA’s Ramadan Safari Serves as a Bridge of Goodwill

Tanjung Enim, March 16, 2026 – In order to strengthen ties and increase social awareness within the community, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk, or PTBA, held a series of Ramadan Safari 1447 H activities at several of the Company’s operational units, including Tarahan Port, Kertapati Port, Tanjung Enim Mining Site, and the Jakarta Representative Office, concluding at the Ombilin Mining Unit (UPO).
PTBA President Director Arsal Ismail stated that Ramadan serves as a crucial opportunity to strengthen unity and the spirit of giving among the company, its employees, and the community. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong work ethic and solidarity among employees even while observing the fast.
“The Ramadan Safari is not merely an annual event, but a means of strengthening bonds and fostering a sense of community. With this spirit, we are confident that PTBA can continue to move forward and make the best possible contribution to the nation,” he explained.
At the Tarahan Port Unit, the Ramadan Safari event featured a joint iftar, a Ramadan sermon by Ustadz Anugrah Cahyadi—affectionately known as Ustad Ucay—and a performance by the Tarahan Band, composed of PTBA employees.
During the event, PTBA distributed corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (SER) aid in the form of a symbolic donation of 2,594 food packages to underprivileged families in Lampung Province and aid to 8 Islamic boarding schools and orphanages.
At the Kertapati Port Unit, PTBA distributed aid to six orphanages, including the As-Safaat Orphanage, the Rezeki Ibu Orphanage, the Yunida Rizki Orphanage, the Muhammad Teguh Orphanage, the Pinggiran Tsa lihah Quran Memorization Center, and the Kiai Marogan Quran Memorization Center.
Furthermore, the Ramadan Safari event was also held at the Tanjung Enim Mining Site, where aid was distributed to 657 orphans, children who have lost one or both parents, and the underprivileged from 19 orphanages and Islamic boarding schools in Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra.
In Jakarta, PTBA distributed aid to 14 foundations, including the Nusantara Foundation, AL -Hasabat, Orphans around the Duren Tiga Housing Complex, Al Ihsaniyah, Nurul Qur’an Foundation, Almusalamah, Nurul Amanah, Al-Mizan, Akhiruz Zaman Orphanage, Fastabakul Khoirot, Al Istiqomah Orphanage, Yavensos, An-Nur Orphanage, and Darul Mukhlasin Quran Memorization House.
Next, a Ramadan Safari was held at the Ombilin Mining Unit under the theme “Fostering Bonds Among Employees and Staff.” During the event, PTBA distributed social assistance to several orphanages and foundations.
Through this series of Ramadan Safari events across various operational units, PTBA hopes to continue strengthening the values of togetherness, social responsibility, and harmonious relationships between the company and the communities surrounding its operational areas.


