Press Release

Lampung, June 5, 2026 – The Employees’ Wives Association (Persatuan Istri Karyawan or PERISKA) of PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk (PTBA) conducted an onboarding program and working visits to several strategic partner MSMEs in Lampung Province from June 2–3, 2026. The initiative aimed to directly observe business development, product innovation, and the impact of empowerment programs experienced by MSME entrepreneurs.

The visit was led by PERISKA PTBA Chairwoman, Warsini Arsal Ismail, accompanied by PTBA’s Sustainable Economic, Social, and Environment Department Head, Listati, and PERISKA PTBA Tarahan Port Chairwoman, Wiwik Hengki Burmana. The delegation visited eight fostered MSMEs: Permata Shidqi, Lamban Kelor, UMKM Joss, Sambal Oyee, Gress Snack, Elzarabi Collection, Putra Tapis, and Astrina Collection, located across South Lampung, Bandar Lampung, East Lampung, and Pringsewu.

In addition to reviewing production processes and business progress, the delegation engaged directly with MSME owners to discuss challenges, business development needs, and potential future collaboration opportunities. On several occasions, Warsini also participated in production activities alongside the entrepreneurs, including making banana spring rolls (sumpia pisang) at Permata Shidqi and frozen getuk at Gress Snack.

PTBA Corporate Secretary Eko Prayitno stated that the working visit and onboarding activities reaffirm the Company’s strong commitment to supporting local communities.

“Through the synergy established with PERISKA, the Company seeks to ensure that its empowerment programs not only provide support for business actors but also foster economic independence within the community. We hope that our fostered MSMEs will continue to grow, expand their market reach, and enhance the competitiveness of their products,” Eko explained.

PERISKA PTBA Chairwoman Warsini Arsal Ismail expressed her appreciation for the enthusiasm and creativity demonstrated by the fostered MSMEs in Lampung.

“I am very proud to witness the progress of PTBA’s fostered MSMEs in Lampung. Each enterprise possesses unique characteristics and significant potential for further growth. We hope they will continue improving product quality, expanding their market reach, and taking advantage of available opportunities. PTBA will continue to support them so they can become more independent and competitive on a broader scale,” she said.

Warsini also expressed her hope that PTBA’s fostered MSMEs would continue enhancing product quality, strengthening marketing networks, and maximizing existing opportunities.

“Through its community empowerment programs, PTBA will continue to support MSMEs in moving up the value chain, becoming more self-reliant, and serving as a source of regional pride while competing successfully at both the national and international levels,” she concluded.

The presence of the PERISKA delegation provided a significant boost of motivation for the entrepreneurs, including the owner of Permata Shidqi MSME, who expressed gratitude and pride over the visit.

“We are deeply grateful and never imagined that the Chairwoman of PERISKA, who is also the President Director, would personally visit our kitchen and even join us in rolling banana spring rolls. Her presence not only gave us renewed enthusiasm but also strengthened our confidence that local products from a small village like ours are recognized as having great potential by PTBA,” said the owner of Permata Shidqi.