Press Release

Palembang, March 12, 2026 – In commemoration of its 45th Anniversary and to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan 1447 H, PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk (PTBA), through its Kertapati Port Unit, distributed 4,180 basic food packages to communities in the company’s Ring 1 area.

The distribution was carried out on Wednesday (March 11, 2026) at the backyard of Ki Merogan Mosque, Jalan Ki Merogan RT 001 RW 001, Kertapati Subdistrict, Kertapati District, Palembang.

Kertapati Port General Manager Ichsan Aprideni stated that the program is part of PT Bukit Asam’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) initiatives, which are routinely implemented every year as a form of the company’s concern for communities surrounding its operational areas.

The activity also reflects PTBA’s commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 1: No Poverty, while demonstrating the company’s continued care for communities living around its operational areas.

“A total of 4,180 basic food packages will be distributed to residents in three urban villages—Kertapati, Karang Anyar, and 36 Ilir—within the Kertapati Port area. We hope this assistance will benefit the community and serve as a means to strengthen ties and foster a sense of togetherness between the company and local residents,” Ichsan explained.

Meanwhile, Acting Head of Kertapati District, Rifandi Putra, S.STP., M.Si, representing the Palembang City Government, expressed his appreciation for PT Bukit Asam’s concern for communities in the company’s Ring 1 area.

“We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to PT Bukit Asam Kertapati Port for its concern for communities in the company’s Ring 1 area. These basic food packages are certainly very helpful for residents, especially ahead of the Eid al-Fitr 1447 H celebration,” said Rifandi.

Similarly, Head of Gandus District, Jufriansyah, S.STP., M.Si, expressed hope that such social care programs will continue in the future.

“We hope initiatives like this will continue so that the synergy between the company, government, and community becomes even stronger in efforts to improve public welfare. We also hope PT Bukit Asam will continue to grow and develop, enabling it to make even greater contributions to society, particularly for communities living in the company’s Ring 1 area,” he stated.

Through this program, PT Bukit Asam reaffirmed its commitment to continuously delivering benefits to surrounding communities and the environment, while strengthening harmonious relationships with stakeholders in its operational areas.

Also present at the event were PT Bukit Asam Commercial Director Verisca Hutanto, Acting Head of Kertapati District Rifandi Putra, S.STP., M.Si, Head of Gandus District Jufriansyah, S.STP., M.Si, Kertapati Military Commander (Danramil) Major Infantry Sudarsono, Kertapati Police Chief AKP Angga Kurniawan, STrK., S.I.K., M.H, Kertapati Village Head M. Try Aditya Ramadhan, S.STP., M.Si, Karang Anyar Village Head Teguh Adnan, SH, Babinsa and Bhabinkamtibmas officers of Kertapati, the Kertapati Port management team, as well as PTBA’s CSR and Corporate Communications team.