Press Release

PT Bukit Asam Tbk together with PT Brantas Abipraya (Persero) and PT Kawasan Berikat Nusantara (Persero) held “BUMN Hadir Untuk Negeri (BHUN)” or “State Owned Enterprises for the Country” program, launched by the Ministry of SOEs, in Lampung Province. Through BHUN, the three SOEs have arranged various series of activities for the community in Lampung Province.

The series of BHUN Activities in Lampung began in May 2019, when the Ramadhan Safari 1440 H was held, as a contribution from Bukit Asam, Abipraya Brantas and Kawasan Berikat Nusantara. Through Safari Ramadhan, the three SOEs gave donations for 1,000 orphans; assistance in religious facilities, pesantren and orphanages at 5 locations; the delivering of 1,000 Al Qur'an in the Lapangan Baruna Panjang; and the Discount Market for the community which was held at Lapangan Baruna Panjang on May 14, 2019.

In the series of BHUN, the three SOEs also participated in Mudik Bareng BUMN 2019. Bukit Asam sent 2,620 homecomers from Jakarta, Tanjung Enim, Lampung, Palembang and Merak to various cities in Sumatra and Java by bus, train and boat transportation modes. Kawasan Berikat Nusantara sent 350 homecomers from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, Solo and Kuningan by bus transportation modes. Brantas Abipraya sent 800 homecomers from Jakarta to various cities in East Java by boat and bus.

Entering August, various activities for BHUN Program will be held again for the community to participate. Siswa Mengenal Nusantara (SMN) or Students Getting to Know the Archipelago, for example; the three SOEs together with the Lampung Provincial Education Office succeeded in screening 23 SMA / SMK and SLB students consisting of 10 male students and 13 female students to participate in this activity. The twenty-three students were selected through various tests namely academic tests, psychological tests, nationality tests, interviews and medical check-ups.

Through Siswa Mengenal Nusantara (SMN) activities, these students will visit other province, North Maluku for 9 days including the trip, to get to know the other cultures so that they can understand the deep meaning of Bhineka Tunggal Ika. Later, Lampung Province will also welcome SMN team from North Maluku who will learn and discover Lampung culture for 10 days.

BHUN program will also hold various activities in the context of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia in Lampung. A Flag-raising Ceremony will be held on August 17, 2019 in the commemoration of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia and will invite all SOEs in Lampung, Regional Organizations, SMN participants, and local community of M Beach Lampung.

In commemoration of this independence, assistance in various forms will be granted as the symbolical fulfillment of basic needs for the community. The Basic Needs Fulfillment Program includes Discount Market, Community House assistance, Clean Water Facilities, as well as Electrification and Toilet assistance.

In the Community House program, aids will be delivered in the form of renovations for 10 houses. Meanwhile, Electrification and Toilet assistance will be provided as follows: electricity for 50 households and 50 toilets. This Community House and Toilet assistance program is a collaboration between Bukit Asam, Kawasan Berikat Nusantara, and Brantas Abipraya with Korem 043 Garuda Hitam.

In addition to holding an Independence Ceremony, various activities for the community will be held on August 18, 2019, such as green walk, various competitions, and discount markets. The local community can also participate in other interesting activities such as the Free Culinary and Foster Partners Exhibition, Free Health Checks and Blood Donors, and the Clean Environment Program. This activity will be held in the Kalianda Korpri Field, South Lampung.

BHUN Program is an annual program regularly held by the Ministry of SOEs along with all SOEs in all provinces in Indonesia. Every year, SOEs will carry out BHUN in various pre-determined provinces. Through BHUN, it is expected that the real contribution of all SOEs can be received directly by the people of Indonesia.