Press Release

Muara Enim, August 12, 2025 - As a concrete manifestation of its commitment to education, PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) through the BIDIKSIBA 2025 Program (Education Cost Assistance for Students Around Bukit Asam) once again supporting high-achieving students from low-income families to continue their education to the university level. Through this program, PTBA actively participates in breaking the cycle of poverty and developing human resources quality, particularly in the company's immediate vicinity.

Dedy Saptaria Rosa, Head of the Sustainability Division at PTBA, stated that this program aligns with the government's Asta Citainitiative, which places special emphasis on education. "The BIDIKSIBA program is designed to support high-achieving students from low-income families so they can pursue higher  education and compete in the professional world," said Dedy.

Moments of Camaraderie at the BIDIKSIBA 2025 Friendly Gathering
To strengthen relationships and foster a spirit of sharing, participants from previous years of BIDIKSIBA initiated a friendly gathering with their newly selected peers. The event, held at the Mess Hall of Hotel Saka in Tanjung Enim, was not only a platform for socializing but also a testament to the fact that care and a spirit of sharing have become integral to the scholarship recipients.

Weny Yuliastuti, Chairperson of the BIDIKSIBA 2025 Program, emphasized PTBA's commitment to always provide opportunities for BIDIKSIBA participants to learn, grow, and develop themselves. "This activity shows that the spirit of care and sharing has become an integral part of who they are," said Weny.

Opening Access to Higher Education for the Best and Brightest
This year, the BIDIKSIBA Program successfully admitted 19 selected participants to their target universities: Malang State Polytechnic (Polinema), Sriwijaya State Polytechnic (Polsri), and Lampung State Polytechnic (Polinela) on August 15, 2025.

Weny explained that this program is a tangible manifestation of PTBA's commitment to providing access to higher education for the best and brightest young people from the regions of Muara Enim, Lahat, Palembang, Lampung, and Sawahlunto. "Our hope is that the beneficiaries will become sources of inspiration and role models, and contribute positively to their families and the progress of their regions," concluded Weny.