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01. Table of Contents 27. Forestry Division Conducts HCV Public 45. Korindo Provides Scholarships to 124 02. Management Message Consultation Children in Rural Area 03. Editorial 28. With KIFC, Tunas Sawa Erma Supports 46. Korindo Abadi Builds Livable Home for Peatland Conservation in Riau Papuans 28. Christmas Celebration 2019 Embedding 47. Korindo Provides Scholarships Valued Main Stories Fraternity in Company Rp125 Million for High-Achieving Students 29. Potential of Trade Competition Behind 49. Asiki Clinic Manages to Reduce Black Campaign Against Palm Oil Maternal and Child Mortality Rate in Boven 30. Gane Community Benefited from Digoel Korindo’s Presence 50. Supporting Independence of Papua 31. 2022 FSC Certification Kick-Off Community Meeting: Korindo’s Proof of Commitment in 51. 100 Children of Employees Receive Sustainable Forest Management Scholarships from Korindo Foundation 04 32. The Regent and PT SEI Signed on MoU 52. Empowering the Community, Korindo of Biomass Power Plant Development Group Improves South Halmahera’s Korindo Group Launches New Logo and 33. Empowering Blockchain Summit Economy Slogan Brings Together Leaders, Founders, and 53. In Support of Nawa Cita, Korindo 06. Korindo 50th Anniversary Wishes and Large Company Developers Accelerates Development in Boven Digoel Messages 34. GOPAX Indonesia Travels to Campuses 55. Harmony Between Korindo and the 10. Korindo Foundation and Bogor Regency in Java Island to Educate on Crypto Asset Remote Community Government Build City Forest 36. Korindo Signs on Agreement with TJSL 56. Korindo Goes to School Involves 1200 12. People’s Welfare is the Key to a 36. August 17th Festive Celebration at Students Company’s Sustainability Bimaruna 57. Children in Remote Area Receive 14. South Korea’s Ambassador Visits Scholarships from Korindo Korindo Papua Work Culture 58. Mentoring on Plant Cultivation for 15. Korindo Foundation Receives Papuans Padmamitra+ Awards 2019 59. Korindo Group Supports Children’s 16. Korindo’s Public Statement on the Education in Remote Papua Results of the FSC Investigation. 60. In Drought, Residents of Cileungsi 17. Korindo Group Helps Meet Urgent Receive 96,000 Litres of Clean Water Needs of Earthquake Victims in South Supply Halmahera 60. Korindo Distributes Sacrificial Animals for Eid al-Adha 1440 H Company Information 61. Korindo Papua Builds Mi River Bridge 37 61. DKM Aspex Donates to Orphans Forestry Division Trains the Operators of 62. Forestry Division Holds Free Mass Lifting and Transporting Equipment Circumcision Service 38. Aspex Workers’ Union: Contribute Even 62. Divisi Heavy Industry Helps 85 Orphans Better for the Company 63. Paper Division Distributes 2,100 Staple 38. ‘Clean Day Friday’ at Logistic Division Food Packages 39. KORINDO HO Holds the 22nd NEO 63. Kobar Government Receives Donation of Agricultural Vehicles from Korindo 18 39. Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Fire Department, Aspex Kumbong Receives 64. Paper Division Participates in ‘Bebersih Situ Pemda’ Governor Asks Regional Government to an Award from Regent Support Investment in South Halmahera 40. Logistic Division Holds First Aid 64. Korindo Foundation Facilitates Nutrition Fulfillment for 932 Toddlers in Pancoran 19. Boven Digoel Community Criticizes Training Sub-District Foreign NGO Maneuver 41. Fire Drill at Logistic Division 20. Not Registered in Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mighty Earth Often CSC Insight Campaigns Against Indonesian Palm Oil 21. Government Ensures No Deforestation in Papua 22. Through Darkness to Light, The State of Boven Digoel Following Korindo’s Presence 23. Forestry Division Builds Partnership 66 Pattern Forest Rights 42 Derawan Island, The Alluring Natural Sea in 24. Panbers Jaya Assists Buru Community East Kalimantan in Rubber Plantation Management Medical Team of Korindo Group Provides Health Services in Remote Papua 25. Klinik Asiki Chosen as The Best Lens of Events National Clinic 2019 43. Korindo Helps Papuan Children Go to College at Instiper Yogyakarta 26. Collaborating with the Community, Tips & Quiz Forestry Division Plants Trees in 44. Paper Division Blood Donation: One Community Plantation Forest Drop of Blood, One Million Lives 72. 6S Knowledge

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New Year’s Speech

Jakarta, January 4th 2020 – It’s a bright new year. I hope in when an employee is given task A, he will be able to complete 2020, Korindo Big Family will always be filled with good things the task, and is ready to analyse and work towards B or C to throughout the year. Does everyone remember a short letter that move forward. That is the best employee. I sent about 6 (six) months ago? The letter was about my wishes for you to improve the work environment so it would be tidier. If so far, there are employees who cannot find a reason to work Does your work environment or work space have become tidier, hard, this time I will say this once again. I hope throughout this so there would be an effective work flow? Or is it sill cluttered? year, the employees can show their skills and competence. The Or did it become worse instead? If you listened to my opinion management will do their best to create an atmosphere that can and had a strong willpower to change, a better work environment improve the best performance. must have been created and maintained by now. However, for work space and division that haven’t went through the process, This shows that the company does not only demand a change they will certainly still be a mess. and innovation from all of you, but also promises and is determined to create the same innovation and change. If members of a company does not have the same understanding on the direction and need, it will be difficult for a company to I hope everyone can leave average work skills and untidy work make a change. Why does a company need to change? The environment, and promised to be the best together in 2020. purpose is to bring the company forward and for the sake of a The words, ‘Let’s change, Let’s renew’, is not an option. Instead, sustainable growth. Therefore, every company all over the world it must be done. Because a company with no change and put an emphasis on “change and innovation”. innnovation will not gain progress nor the future. I’m closing this speech with hope for love and trust, and willpower from you to At the moment, Korindo is seeking a change and innovation. move forward together with Korindo. Happy New Year, everyone. And we must accelerate our pace. Are you ready for a change? Thank you. Have you prepared your willpower to fight the consequences of innovation? Mr. Robert Seung Senior Vice Chairman At the end of last year, on the company’s 50 years anniversary, we Korindo Group launched a new slogan. The new slogan we are so proud of was created by the first winner who was chosen from various ideas submitted by the employees, which says “One Step Ahead”. With a meaning Putting One Step Ahead of the Others, this slogan is truly perfect for us.

If the company wants to move one step forward, the employees also need to move one step forward. Therefore, particularly this year, we will discover the best employees, and with all our hearts, will provide the right treatment towards their abilities. To be the best employee is not enough just by having persistence. We hope

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Editorial

Supervisor Greetings of Change, Robert Seung 2019 is a special year for the Big Family of Korindo Group, because in that year, chief Editor Korindo Group turned 50 years old. A perfect moment to start a big movement, a Seo Jeong Sik change!

Editor At the same time, the launch of Korindo Group’s new logo along with the slogan Yulian Mohammad Riza “One Step Ahead” becomes the milestone of the beginning of change. Just like the hope expressed by Senior Vice Chairman of Korindo Group, Mr. Robert Seung Editorial Staff at the 2020 new year opening ceremony, “The phrase ‘Let’s change, let’s renew,’ Suharsono, Astri Anna, is not an option. Instead, it is a must. Because a company without change and Philipus Rikin, innovation will not have progress nor will it have a future.” Muhammad Iqbal, Catharina Kania Moments during the 50 years of Korindo are one of the parts in main stories presented in Korindo’s internal magazine which also has changed its name to One Contributor Step Ahead. Komarinda (Cileungsi) Ridde Arizone (Cakung) We present you the news on the highest appreciation given by DKI Jakarta Muhammad Najib (Ciwandan) Regional Government to Korindo Foundation. Nurrohmad (Balaraja) Yahya (Halmahera) In addition, we also provide various other information on events in the past 6 Egy Zatria (Papua) months which are no less interesting. Satuman (Papua) Ma’rif (Kalimantan Tengah) We hope what is being presented in this magazine can be beneficial for the readers. Happy reading! Photographer Hendri Widodo, Editorial Desk Eka Putra Pamungkas

Design & Layout Didit Nurdiansyah Arian Kushandiyono

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Senior Vice Chairman: “This is the Beginning of Change” Korindo Group Launches New Logo and Slogan

JAKARTA – Korindo Group has officially with,” Mr. Robert said at the logo launching The same goes to the chosen phrase “One launched a new company logo and slogan. event in Jakarta, Saturday (21/12). Step Ahead” as the new slogan of Korindo This signifies the end of the hexagonal Group. In coincide with Korindo Group’s frame logo in green color with the word A deep meaning is shown in the new 50th anniversary, these new logo and Korindo inside, along with the Green logo design. The two strokes on the logo slogan “One Step Ahead” were launched. Tomorrow slogan which was being used by symbolize human and nature meeting each Korindo Group since 1969. other. “With meaning Being One Step Ahead, this slogan is perfect for all of us. If the Senior Vice Chairman, Mr. Robert Seung The design also visualizes a form of energy company wants to move one step forward, stated that the change of the company or drive for the global future growth, the employees need to go one step logo is the beginning of change, and the progress and development through a forward as well,” said Mr. Robert. next step is innovation. stroke that extends up and down with a hexagonal logo inside with no frame. He hoped that the current employees Mr. Robert Seung further explained the could show their skills and self- new Korindo logo. He explained the “Why did the company has to change? competence, along with the efforts put new Korindo logo design consists of six So the company can be more developed out by the management to create an concepts, Glocalization, Infrastructure, and for the sake of sustainable growth. atmosphere that can bring out the best Future Orientation, Nature, Human, and Therefore, every company in the world, performance. lastly is the connection between all of the emphasizes on change and innovation,” Mr. concepts. “The six concepts are precious Robert Seung reiterated. Mr. Robert Seung urged the entire big values and something for Korindo to live family of Korindo Group to change,

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therefore this is not an option. But it is a must. Because a company with no change and innovation, will not have progress nor will it have a future. (pr)

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50th Anniversary Wishes and Messages to Korindo Group

To the entire big family of Korindo whom I love and to Mr. Seung Eun Ho, the Chairman of Korindo Group whom I respect, today I wholeheartedly wish happy 50th anniversary to Korindo Group. Along with the growth of Indonesia’s economy, and the relationship between Korea-Indonesia, this 50-year span is also a history for both countries in cooperation relationship. With all my heart, allow me to say thank you and congratulations to all the pioneers who first started the business of forestry, plywood, palm oil, which was a difficult thing to do for others. I pray in the next 50 years, Korindo can be more advanced than today. Thank you. Kim Chang Beom Ambassador of South Korea to Indonesia

Happy 50th anniversary to Korindo Group. 50 years is indeed golden eyes, so I believe at this age of 50, Korindo will be more advanced and more developed. However, with the name Korindo (Korea Indonesia), I certainly hope there will also be contributions for the Republic of Indonesia and surely the Indonesian people. Once again, congratulations.

Erick Thohir Minister of State Owned Enterprises

Happy 50th anniversary to PT Korindo. Fifty years is not a short period of time, and I believe Korindo is the biggest Korean company in Indonesia with activities spread in various regions including Papua. I hope in the future, Korindo will not only create job opportunities, but also build collaborations between Korindo as an investor from Korea and the national entrepreneurs located in many regions. I hope Korindo will always progress. I believe Korindo will keep getting better in the future, thank you.

Bahlil Lahadalia Chairman of Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)

Korindo is Indonesia. Out of 7,500,000 Korean citizens living abroad, Global Korea and Chairman Seung Eun Ho, as well as other amazing people are part of them. Korindo’s greatness is launching its first business 50 years ago and representing the company that started a globalization. Not only that, Korindo is also an influential company and has become a pride of Koreans living abroad. In other words, Korindo is a pioneer for private companies which connects Korea and other countries in a diplomatic way. Once again, I wish Korindo happy 50th anniversary. Thank you. Song Chang Keun President Director KMK Global Sport Group

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For Korean Association of Indonesia, Chairman Seung Eun Ho is a person who has contributed in setting the foundation and developing Korea Association of Indonesia. For that, Korea Association of Indonesia would certainly like to express its utmost gratitude. Lastly, once again, I wish happy 50th anniversary for Korindo. Thank you.

Park Jae Han Chairman of Korean Association of Indonesia

We wish Korindo Group happy 50th anniversary. I hope Korindo will keep creating, innovating, and contributing for the development of palm oil industry in Indonesia and for the progress of the nation of Indonesia, particularly the people of Papua. I wish you continued success.

Joko Supriyono Chairman of GAPKI

I started working at Korindo since 1972. For 45 years working at Korindo, I feel very happy with my life because I have received many benefits, development, and also big opportunities from the company so I became motivated to work hard. For me, Korindo is a company with a strong ability to survive without faltering. For that confidence held by Korindo, I wish you congratulations for the 50th anniversary of Korindo.

Chairman Bae Sang Gyeong

Happy 50th anniversary for Korindo. Since 2005, we have been in collaboration and have always been receiving assistance from PT Korindo. Our most prominent thing which is held every year is Korindo providing scholarships to students at UNAS, particularly the ones majored in Korean Language and Culture. Once again, I wish you happy anniversary. I hope Korindo continues to be successful and to always develop. Thank you.

El Amri Bermawi Putera Rector of Universitas Nasional

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Korindo Foundation and Bogor Regency Government Build City Forest

BOGOR – As a company specialized Hyeong, Deputy Ambassador of South forest is a perfect moment to encourage in forestry and plantation, Korindo Korea to Indonesia, Jeon Joyoung, and a the greening spirit on the National Group continues to give contribution in number of officials from other regions in Planting Month. This is also a real support environmental sustainability. This is the Bogor. from Korindo Foundation towards the main cornerstone that drives the company government’s program in an effort to in establishing city forest in the area of “On this occasion, we are collaborating preserve the environment in Indonesia. Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, Bogor, West with Bogor Regional Government, with Java on Saturday (30/11). aim to build a city forest on approximately He also added by saying that in 2009the 2-hectare land, next to Pakansari Stadium. President of Indonesia launched ‘One Man This time, Korindo Group through Despite being a small forest, we hope later One Tree’, which means one person to Korindo Foundation and Bogor Regency on, this place will function as a city lung in plant one tree. With that spirit, Korindo Government held the Green Collaboration Bogor Regency. In the future, we hope to Foundation also felt excited for being a Program to build the city forest on a land build other city forests in Bogor or other part of the Green Collaboration held today of two hectares, located in the eastern regions in Indonesia in a sustainable way,” (30/11). side of Pakansari Stadium, Cibinong, Bogor, said Robert Seung in his speech. Moreover, West Java. Robert Seung, who also serves as the Head In the development of this city forest, of Korindo Foundation, explained that in Eucalyptus deglupta was chosen as the The groundbreaking of the city forest was last 2008, the President of Indonesia has type of plant to be planted in the area. marked by the planting of tree seedlings set 28th November as “Indonesia Tree This is a plant with characteristics of which was performed by the Regent of Planting Day” and the month of December fast-growing and easy maintenance, so Bogor, Ade Yasin, Senior Vice President as the “National Planting Month”. it is suitable for city forest vegetation in of Korindo Group, Robert Seung, General Pakansari. Secretary of Korindo Foundation, Yi Sun Therefore, the development of this city

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“Around 2,000 tree seedlings we are Group. Today we are planting trees with so Meanwhile, Urban Planning Observer, planting today are for the sake of many benefits,” he said. Edward Sihombing stated that this plan Bogor Regency and our earth’s future “These plants are for the city forest. must be supported because this is one of sustainability. Let’s make it successful Planted directly by Korindo Group. We the efforts to reduce the high pollution together!” Robert Seung said. plant today for the benefits in the future,” rate in Jabodetabek area, which is he continued. becoming concerning. In this green collaboration program, Korindo Foundation will not only do the Furthermore, Ade Yasin said that the “From the spatial approach, this is very planting in the early stage, but Korindo will city forest will be very beneficial for the good. This is one of the alternatives also be directly involved in the monitoring community considering that environment to solve air pollution that is becoming and maintenance process of the city forest will become harmonious. increasing. Especially for metropolitan in the next several years. This is the first cities, particularly in Jabodetabek,” said step of various greening programs and “This green space is important for Edward when contacted on Sunday. environmentally-friendly aspects in Bogor water absorption and to balance the Regency area. environment. Today we are planting 2000 He also appreciated the company’s step trees. Let’s protect the environment with in building collaboration with the regional Environment Becomes Harmonious sincerity,” he said. government, in order to build a city forest In his welcoming speech, the Regent of which every city must have. This is due to Bogor, Ade Yasin said he felt happy for “The land meant for green forest is the fact there are only a few companies the collaboration between Bogor Regency Pakansari area. It has been maintained by that are willing to allocate their CSR Government and Korindo on environment Korindo for 3 years. Thereafter, it is our job program towards the development of preservation by building a city forest. “I’m to continue maintaining it,” he added. forest city. [pr] so happy for the support given by Korindo

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Tempo Magazine Reporter Interview with Korindo Group Senior Vice Chairman published in Tempo Magazine December 28, 2019 Edition

“In its 50 years of operation in Indonesia, Korindo Group is committed to build a harmonized relationship with the surrounding community and stakeholders.”

KORINDO People’s Welfare is the Key to a Company’s Sustainability

Vice Chairman of Korindo Group, Robert empowers the community in the fields are often cases of double certificates Seung, acknowledged the importance of of education, health, environment, on land ownership which is claimed by the community towards the company’s economy, and infrastructure. In Papua other parties and the allegations from the sustainability. “We truly need the region, Korindo Group has been providing non-governmental organizations (NGOs) acceptance of the local community. We a clinic with free services, built schools, regarding land-burning practice. “In a land- assured the community that we are and provided teachers and several units of clearing, once we obtained location permit, investing in their land in long term, not one buses. In addition, Korindo Group has also we process a Letter of Forest Release, then or two years and then gone while leaving built worship places, provided electricity provide payment of land rights to the local no benefits for them,” said Robert Seung. generator for people in the remote areas, community, AMDAL (environmental impact built roads, and provided trainings on assesment), and we process the land use During their operation in Indonesia, vegetable cultivation, repair shop, and rights. Korindo Group holds a permit to manage other enterpreneurship trainings. a land of 538 thousand hectares in Papua, We provide compensation for every land with 124 thousand hectares of it being These activities were given appreciation purchase and every tree logging, we also allocated for plantation land and the rest, by the Ministry of Social Affairs of the allocate 20 percent of our land for plasma which is 77 percent of it or 414 thousand Republic of Indonesia with the awarding plantation for the Papuans,” Robert Seung hectares, is maintained by Korindo as of the National Level Padmamitra Award explained. On land ownership issue, he a natural forest. “Korindo implements to Korindo Group for the category of hopes that the issue, which he believes is high grading system in accordance with Management of Remote Areas. In the early also experienced by other entrepreneurs, the regulation from the Ministry of November of 2019, Korindo also managed could receive special attention from the Environment and Forestry. This regulation to receive Padmamitra Plus Award for Indonesian government. requires that only a tree with a diameter the category of Social Program that Gives of 40 centimeters can be cut within one Sustainable Impacts, which was held by DKI In designing a corporate business strategy, year. This system supports sustainable Jakarta Provincial Government. Korindo Group always prioritizes the production in the forestry business,” he social and environmental impacts, and is said. Korindo Group’s 50-year journey in committed in complying with the national Indonesia cannot be separated from and international legal regulations. In running a healthy and sustainable the external challenges that are quite business practice, Korindo always energy-consuming. Among others, there In summary, Korindo’s various activities

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Always Innovating by Creating Job Opportunities

Korindo Group always innovates and gives contribution to as a social responsibility towards the Indonesia in job creation. The original focus of the company was community among others are in the form the development of hardwood in Central Kalimantan in 1969. of education, where Korindo Group has In its journey, Korindo started to produce plywood or veneers provided scholarships from the elementary in 1979. Along with the increasing needs for newsprint paper school level to university level. In health sector, Korindo Group established a in the early 1980s, Korindo decided to develop newsprint paper modern clinic in the remote area of Papua manufacturing in 1984. and routinely provides counseling and free healthcare services. The accuracy in reading a business opportunity accompanied with the company’s philosophy, ‘we see, do first, and dominate In environmental sector, Korindo Group assisted an agriculture research and a first’, encouraged Korindo to start its oil palm plantation in seedling nursery of Indonesian native tree Papua in 1995. species in Bogor, planted productive trees in West Java, Central Java, Kalimantan, “In 1995, we were looking for a new land in Papua, in Boven North Maluku, and Papua. In economic Digoel to be exact. At that time, road, water, and electricity sector, Korindo Group has provided infrastructures did not yet exist. Companies haven’t entered mentoring assistance on the community business development such as farming the area. Based on the advice of the then Ministry of Forestry, of fish, poultry, vegetable, rubber, repair we opened a land for oil palm. As a pioneer, we seized that shop, and confection. In infrastructure opportunity, through trial and error, and 10 years later in 2005, we field, Korindo Gorup actively assists in started our oil palm plantation in Papua,” said the 48-year-old developing infrastructure such as bridge Robert Seung, the Vice Chairman of Korindo Group, who is the and road repairs, building other public facilities such as clean water, electricity, third generation of the Korean-managed Indonesian company, school, clinic, worship places, market, sharing the long journey of opening an oil palm plantation in sports field, and the house of clan chief. Papua.

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South Korean Ambassador Visits Korindo Papua

BOVEN DIGOEL – The ambassador of South He said Papuans have became the true Sawa Erma, Asiki Clinic, churches, and had Korea to Indonesia, Kim Chang Beom, friend of the company and are building a talkshow at Asiki Radio FM. made a work visit to Merauke and Boven Papua alongside each other. Digoel, Papua Province. The purpose During the visit, the ambassador was of this first visit was to oversee Korindo We have a big hope together with the accompanied by the officials at Korindo Group’s operations located in Papua and community, that the company will always Group located in Papua, namely the two other companies in both regions. “In progress. Kim Chang Beom also said that Managing Director Kim Gi Jun, Director Kim a big Korean company with 15 thousand he didn’t have investment in the Korean Young Soo, Kim Namgug, Kim Inlae, and Papuans as employees. I feel very glad to companies, and this visit is his best other directors at Korindo Papua. [pr] have visited the company myself,” said the opportunity to come to Papua. South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia at the VIP Room of Mopah Airport, Merauke, In the 2-day visit, the ambassador visited (23/01) as quoted by Kumparan.com. oil palm plantation managed by PT Tunas

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CSR Forum, Mahir Bayasut said that the areas, but also provide access and Korindo CSR activities that have been conducted opportunities for the development of local by a number of companies as well entrepreneurship with the production as organizations or foundations are of vegetables and fruits grown using Foundation important, because they help DKI Jakarta hydroponic method (a planting cultivation Provincial Government in realizing targets with water as a planting media/without in community development. using soil), aquaponics (freshwater fish Receives cultivation using hydroponic installation) Therefore, Padmamitra Awards which and processed products from cultivation. previously only gave awards in 7 Padmamitra+ categories, now has 15 categories, because The General Secretary of Korindo the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta Foundation, Mr. Yi Sun Hyeong, who Awards 2019 wants the implementation of CSR activities received the award stated that to date, the to be able touch a cross-sector community, program is being continued by Hidrofresh where to this day, is still focused on Farmers Group in Pengadegan District. In JAKARTA (ANTARA News) - The Provincial poverty alleviation in the capital city. fact, at the end of 2019, this program will Government of DKI Jakarta awarded a enter an exit phase because the farmers number of companies and organizations or “The categories were added because of the group are already able to continue this foundations at Padmamitra+ Awards 2019 current rapid development, particularly in program independently. for taking part in building the city of Jakarta regard to SDGs (Sustainable Development with their corporate social responsibility Goals). Because on one hand, the Local “This program is Korindo Foundation’s pilot (CSR) activities. Government Budget (APBD) could not project, and will be implemented in other be used to help all citizens, so CSR is very locations, not only in DKI Jakarta but also The Governer of Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, meaningful,” Mahir said. other regions by adjusting to the condition who presented the award in person, stated and local wisdom in each region, so the that this award is a form of support from One of the organizations that received community can also enjoy the benefits DKI Jakarta Provincial Government towards the 2019 Padmamitra+ Awards is from our social program,” Yi Sun Hyeong various social initiatives that are carried Korindo Foundation, which is part of explained. out consistently and continuously by Korindo Group, that received an award organizations and companies. in the category of Social Program that The 2019 Padmamitra+ Award that was “I thank the business entities and Gives Sustainable Impact through the received by Korindo Group through ‘Hydroponic Village’ program, an Urban Korindo Foundation has complemented non-business entities that have managed Farming concept implemented by Korindo Korindo’s achievement in last 2018, which to receive the award. Hopefully, this will Foundation since 2017 in narrow alleyways also received 2018 Padmamitra Award at continue on. Alongside the DKI Jakarta CSR in Pengadegan District, Pancoran, South national level for the category of Remote Forum, we will continue to collaborate Jakarta. Management that was held by the Ministry and create a synergy so Jakarta will be of Social Affairs of Republic of Indonesia. an advanced city where the citizens are This program has gained appreciation [pr] happy,” said Anies in Jakarta, Tuesday. because it does not only have a positive Meanwhile, the Chairman of DKI Jakarta impact to the environment in urban

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Korindo’s Public Statement on FSC Investigation Findings Jakarta, July 23rd 2019 – Mighty Earth, a US NGO, filed a complaint to FSC that PT Tunas Sawa Erma, PT Papua Agro Lestari, PT Dongin Prabhawa, PT Berkat Cipta Abadi, and PT Gelora Mandiri Membangun , member firms of Korindo Group, had violated the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Policy of Association, (‘PfA’, FSC-POL-01-004), and that Korindo Group should be .dissociated from FSC

On November 1, 2017, FSC initiated an Mighty Earth in its complaint application Korindo Group underlines its commitment investigation on alleged violations of the to FSC. to fulfilling the requirements and Policy for the Association of Organizations improvements requested by FSC and with FSC. Korindo Group has agreed to continue collaborate fully with the organization the ongoing moratorium on land clearing to improve the company’s future On July 15, 2019, the FSC Board of activities applicable across all its operations environmental and social policies. Korindo Directors concluded that Korindo Group is (and commodities) in Indonesia that Group will work towards obtaining FSC not to be dissociated from FSC, and is to was initiated on February 21, 2017. certification for its forestry operations remain associated with FSC. The moratorium encompasses the and agrees to comply with the principle suspension of any forest conversion and/or of Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Korindo Group acknowledges that certain deforestation by Korindo Group, and shall as stipulated under FSC’s Principles and activities were not in full compliance with remain in force until all High Conservation Criteria. the provisions of the PfA, including the Value (HCV) and High Carbon Stock (HCS) ‘destruction of high conservation values assessments are finalized. Korindo Group will offer its full in forestry operations’ and ‘significant collaboration with FSC on the consultation conversion of forests to plantations or Korindo Group’s social programmes process to develop a contractual roadmap non-forest use’, At the same time, Korindo include having built, managing and that will guide the implementation of the underlines that these activities were funding a state of the art full-service measures and conditions stipulated by FSC dictated and imposed by the Indonesian hospital (voted as the Best Primary Clinical and agreed by Korindo. Korindo agrees to government, and that Korindo Group Hospital in Papua and West Papua by the a process of independent monitoring of followed the laws and regulations of Indonesian National Health Insurance), the progress towards implementing these Indonesian government and the explicit free medical services at 19 clinics and conditions. instructions from the licensing requirement ground and water ambulances, 28 schools of the Indonesian authorities in its oil palm along with school buses, 66 mosques/ Korindo Group wishes to express its concessions. churches, supporting some 200 teachers, sincere desire to commence a constructive providing infrastructure of free power and collaborative relationship with Korindo Group as an Indonesian supply and several hundred kilometers all stakeholders for the benefit of a corporation respects and abides by the of roads, vocational training of chicken satisfactory roadmap process. (esg) Indonesian laws and regulations. However, and vegetable farming, and has begun, in some cases, FSC’s rules are stricter inter alia, introducing clean cookstoves than sovereign laws and regulations in and compost toilets. At the same time, Indonesia, so certain Korindo operations Korindo Group acknowledges that its that have followed the strict administrative practice of FPIC (Free Prior and Informed regulations and licensing requirements Consent) may not have reached the high dictated by the Indonesian Government requirement of FSC standards. are still viewed as not being in full compliance with the FSC regulations. Korindo Group agrees to collaborate in good faith and work with FSC in a FSC’s investigation also concluded that constructive way and in a safe environment Korindo did not set fires, and that Korindo to implement appropriate measures and to was not involved in illegal activities by use take necessary actions in order to mitigate of fire, thereby rejecting this accusation by any past negative impacts.

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Korindo Group Helps Meet Urgent GMM’s Contribution Among Gane Needs of Earthquake Victims in Community The presence of private sector in remote South Halmahera areas becomes vital for the development as well as improvement of the welfare of HALMAHERA – On last July, an earthquake cooking, and also sanitary needs. the community. This is similar with the with a magnitude of 7.2 richter scale shook Not only aid of clean water, GMM also presence of GMM in Gane community South Halmahera, North Maluku. As a distributed heavy machinery and building which continuously provides contribution. result, 13 people died, tens of thousands materials. Heavy machinery and transport The presence of GMM is able to improve of residents were forced to evacuate due equipment such as excavators, pickup car, the productivity of people’s economy in to the loss of homes. In addition, the and dump truck were deployed in order Gane and build infrastructure by opening earthquake also caused severe damage on to accelerate the opening of road access road access and business area. road access, buildings, and public facilities. and accommodation of food distribution The government estimated a loss of Rp300 in refugee camps. To support the The company’s contribution has always billion. To date, it was reported there development of infrastructure, as many as been felt by the local people, especially in are still residents who are still at refugee 1,000 sheets of plywood and 200 tarp were the fields of infrastructure, economy, and camps. also donated directly by GMM to various education. “In the past, the access from villages in South Halmahera District. The one village to another was difficult,” said Concerning condition following the material assistance is expected to help the Head of the Gane Village. But now, the earthquake was also felt by PT Gelora build temporary shelter for the residents road access to eight villages can be easily Mandiri Membangun (GMM), an oil palm who lost their homes due to the disaster used by the residents. Public facilities, plantation business unit of Korindo Group, health facilities, to educational facilities which operates in Gane Village, South To date, as many as eight villages that once could not be used by any citizens Halmahera. Houses and offices owned have received assistance from now can be enjoyed easily in near location. by PT GMM suffered a serious damage. GMM’distribution. These villages are However, the grief does not stop the namely Gane Dalam Village, Gane Village, Even in the midst of difficulty and grief company’s intention to help distribute the Yamli Village, Sekely Village, Kurunga experienced after the earthquake, most needed aid to the citizens. The aid of Village, Yomen Village, Jibubu Village, and GMM did not stop to lend a hand to clean water and support for infrastructure Awis Village. The people in Gane felt much the residents. This is a proof that the repair kept being distributed to various benefits from the assistance and attention presence of investors has gave impact areas affected by the disaster in Gane given by the company. “Fortunately, there on the living stability of the community. Village. is GMM. The aid can be quickly distributed Especially with the Nawa Cita program and used right away. Thank you GMM for in Indonesia to develop Indonesia from The distribution of clean water, cleaning, the concern towards the disaster victims,” the periphery, the presence of private and repair of roads from cracks and ruins said the Head of Gane Luar Village, Ramli sector plays an important role in the area. became a major concern for GMM. This Bakir. “Therefore, we are committed to continue is in line with the statement from the to work together with the community and Indonesian National Board for Disaster The aid provided for the earthquake government officials to realize the more management (BNPB) which stated that victims in Halmahera is planned to advanced Gane,”said Mahdi M Nur, the CSC the people’s urgent need at the moment continue. The distribution of basic aid Manager of PT GMM. is clean water. GMM has been taking required by the refugees will run until action to distribute clean water of at least September 2019. “We will distribute food 256 tons to the earthquake victims. The such as rice, instant noodles, sugar and distribution of clean water is expected to tea to meet the urgent needs of food,”said help the community to meet their day- Yahya, the Supervisor of Corporate Social to-day needs, such as water for drinking, Contributions (CSC) of PT GMM.

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Governor Asks Regional Government to Support Investment in South Halmahera

NORTH MALUKU – The Governor of Located in Gane Dalam Village, South pillars, namely education, health, economy, North Maluku, Abdul Gani Kasuba Halmahera Regency, PT GMM manages oil infrastructure, and environment. asked the regency governments to give palm plantation of 10,000 ha. “In addition to absorbing local labors, we support towards the investment climate Through the investment of oil palm are also active in supporting the village development in each regency. plantation business, this company development, such as constructions of “As the representative of central projected it will be able to absorb 1,800 worship places, village roads, and provision government, certainly the provincial labors with local residents as the majority. of facilities and educational tools, and government followed up by providing This is believed to be able to help reduce scholarships,” he said. (ant/pr) facilitation and opportunity to as many as the unemployment rate and give impact possible investors to enter North Maluku on the increase of the regional economic for the sake of community’s welfare,” said wheel. the Governor of North Maluku, Abdul Gani Kasuba in Ternate. On a separate occasion, Protocol Bureau Head of Cooperation and Public He asked the regional government, based Communication of North Maluku Regional on President Joko Widodo’s direction, to Government, Muliadi Tutupoho added that not complicate the licensing process for the North Maluku Regional Government investors wanting to invest in the region. asked the Regency Government to support However, the company certainly must also investment from PT GMM in Gane because follow the procedure and regulations in of its contribution to the region. the license mechanism and comply with “Not only from the aspect of regional the law. income revenue, but also the aspect of community welfare improvement, Movement of Oil Palm Investment in South especially around the company’s area,” he Halmahera Regency said. One form of investment that is growing significantly in Maluku Province, South Meanwhile, the CSC Coordinator of PT Halmahera Regency is the oil palm GMM, Mahdi M. Nur said that in the plantation owned by Korindo Group implementation of the corporate social through its oil palm business unit, PT responsibility (CSC/CSR) activities, his Gelora Mandiri Membangun (PT GMM). team is committed towards the five main

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Boven Digoel Community Criticizes Foreign NGO’s Maneuver

JAKARTA – People in Subur District, Boven following the presence of Korindo. From Nawa Cita vision of President Joko Widodo Digoel Regency, Papua, criticized the the building of public facilities in the form by building Indonesia from the peripheral accusation of foreign NGO which stated of road access, health clinic, schools, area. that Korindo Group through its oil palm worship places to people empowerment business unit, PT Berkat Cipta Abadi (PT through recruitment of the local “We truly regret the excessive ‘concern’ BCA) had opened palm oil plantation by community to become employees. from foreign NGO towards the effort violating human rights, even to the point Furthermore, Justinus confirmed that due from the private sector in supporting of mobilizing military personnel. to the issue being spread, a friction has development equality in Indonesia, which occurred among the village community, the later on could only destroy the local This was stated by a customary rights ones who support and against Korindo’s community,” Luwy said. owner in Subur District, Justinus presence. Gambenop, while being contacted by Moreover, he urged all of parties that felt ANTARA news office from Jakarta, on “Once again, they never came even once, harmed by Korindo’s business operation Monday. but the issue has provoked a conflict in Papua, to get together and have a among people,” he said. dialogue to seek the best solution in order “We haven’t even met them (NGO) once, Met in Jakarta, Sustainability Manager of to realize the development equality and but they suddenly spoke that our rights Korindo Group Luwy Leunufna reminded environment sustainability. have been violated,” Justinus said. the related NGO that Korindo’s oil palm “We are very open to a discussion to find Justinus continued, the people in his village business in Boven Digoel, is a form of solution, not to add another problems,” he have felt social and economic impact support from the private sector to realize said. (ant/pr)

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Not Registered in Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mighty Earth Often Campaigns Against Indonesian Palm Oil

JAKARTA – The government was asked to information on regulation, registration From the building of public facilities such ban activities of Mighty Earth in Indonesia process, existence, and activities of foreign as road access, health clinic, schools, for their active black campaign against NGOs in Indonesia. worship places, to people empowerment palm oil products. Due to this campaign, through recruitment of local community to Indonesia has lost an opportunity to Phil Aikman, The Campaign Director of become employees. increase economic growth in Eastern Mighty Earth and FSC Expert explained that Indonesia region, particularly Papua. they do not have a representative office in In a separate occasion, Bhima Yudistira, Indonesia. While conducting investigation an Economist from the Institute for “The campaign by the foreign NGO has and campaign, he built cooperation with Development of Ecnonomics and Finance been unsettling. Many organizations are local NGOs in Indonesia. At the moment, (INDEF), explained that NGO network not registered at the ministries, such as the Mighty Earth is focusing on monitoring the from overseas are free to enter Indonesia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic rate of deforestation occurred in Papua. without reporting or registering to the of Indonesia. However, they are actively Indonesian Government. Meanwhile in operating and harming Indonesia,” said “Our headquarters is located Malaysia, the local government provides Firman Soebagyo, a member of DPR period a strict supervision on transnational NGOs 2019-2024. in Washington. And I work wanting to operate there. from London. There is no According to him, the government representative office here “In reality, an NGO violates a regulation for must firmly confront the foreign NGO’s not being registered in the government campaign which is harming from economic (Indonesia),” he said while bodies. The freedom has become too and sovereignty aspects. Therefore, being interviewed in Jakarta, much and it becomes a blunder for the government must ban activities of Indonesia’s economy,” Bhima said. NGOs that are found to have violated the Monday (September 9th If this issue is not handled immediately, law. Moreover, they have disrupted the 2019). the impact would become very excessive investment climate in Indonesia that has towards the trade balance and foreign been active in creating development in the At the same place, a number of indigenous investments. Bhima stated that Indonesia’s Eastern Indonesia region. people met with Phil Aikman and the trade surplus keeps decreasing since representatives of Mighty Earth to ask the last few years. Indonesia is lucky to It is recorded that a number of foreign the foreign NGO to stop their campaign. have oil palm that becomes the major NGOs that campaigned and harmed Justinus Gambenop, one of the customary contributor to non-oil exports. However, Indonesia are not registered in the rights owners in Subur District, said that the government has not been putting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the they have never met any representatives serious attention towards palm oil, so the Republic of Indonesia, namely Forest from Mighty Earth in his region, this is the competitiveness of this comodity is difficult People Programme, Mighty Earth, and first time they met a representative of to develop. Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). the foreign NGO in person. “But how can According to the webpage of ingo.kemlu. they speak of rights violation against our “But if the government does not maintain go.id, activities done by Mighty Earth as a people,” said Justinus. (palm oil) commodity against interference, foreign non-governmental organization are the fate of palm oil will be just like the not registered in the Ministry of Foreign Justinus continued that the people in spice commodities, which we only hear Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. As his village have felt social and economic about the glory,” Bhima concluded. an information, the webpage provides impacts following Korindo’s presence. (sawitindonesia/pr)

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Government Ensures No Deforestation in Papua

JAKARTA – The government through the “With ISPO, that means we committed to keep supporting the growth Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) ensured of agribusiness industry, particularly the there is no deforestation in the land are very concerned with national oil palm, which in fact is the clearing process for oil palm plantation in environment preservation. Oil highest foreign exchange contributor for Papua, because the procedure is already in palm management cannot be Indonesia, with more than Rp300 trillion/ accordance with the current regulations. done carelessly, by clearing year. This is a response towards an allegation of deforestation echoed by a non the forest as much as one “The government will always strive to governmental organization from the United likes. There are rules, there facilitate the development of palm oil States, Mighty Earth, against Korindo are many requirements industry, which is still the highest foreign Group. for that,” Kasdi said when exchange contributor from non-oil and gas commodity,” he said. The General Director of Plantation contacted Tuesday. from the Ministry of Agriculture, Kasdi On a separate occasion, the Member of Subagyono expressed that at the moment, Previously, Mighty Earth made accusations DPR RI Commission II, Firman Soebagyo Indonesia has made a mandatory rule that based on its investigation for two said that during the discussion of Draft stating that all oil palm companies years, there has been a deforestation Law on palm oil, the Parliament has operating in Indonesia must obtained allegedly done by Korindo. In addition, even invited the foreign NGO that keeps ISPO (Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil) Korindo was accused of doing human conducting a black campaign in order to certification or a policy on sustainable rights violation in the land clearing process. have a further dialogue regarding palm oil palm oil management, with a purpose of Moreover, Kasdi confirmed that the industry in Indonesia. fulfilling Indonesia’s commitment to reduce accusations echoed by the foreign NGO “They never came, but keeps conducting greenhouse gases and give attention towards the agribusiness industry in the black campaign,” he concluded. (inv/ant/ towards environmental issues. country is not uncommon. His team is pr)

NO DEFORESTATION IN PAPUA!

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Through Darkness to Light, The State of Boven Digoel Following Korindo’s Presence

PAPUA – Justinus Gambenop, one of so that no one was disadvantaged. In that Korindo had committed human customary rights owner in Subur District, addition, he also firmly denied the rumors rights violations for land clearing. “Even who is the concession area owner of PT circulating that Korindo violated human more, we are accused of deploying the Berkat Cipta Abadi (PT BCA), the Korindo rights in the process of land clearing. military. While in fact, Boven Digoel is Group’s palm oil business unit, stated “There is no such thing (human right an area adjacent to Papua New Guinea. that the presence of Korindo Group in violation).In fact, the positive impact of Thus the presence of military is very much his area suits the best with the phrase their presence is felt by us,” he said. On the necessary for the existence of the nation, ‘Through Darkness to Light’. This is same occasion, the Sustainability Manager not for the interests of Korindo,” he stated. because, before Korindo was operating in of Korindo Group Luwy Leunufna revealed, (indopos/pr) this area that borders directly with Papua Korindo always prioritizes social and New Guinea, Boven Digoel region was environmental impacts before designing much undeveloped in terms of physical corporate business strategies. One of those infrastructure and economy development. is always committed to compliance with national and international regulations and “What I feel the most is there are so many laws. job opportunities and many public facility constructions such as the clinic, schools, “Not only in land clearing, worship places, and so on,” said Justinus. but after we obtained the At least around 1,800 locals from Boven Digoel work at PT BCA, occupying various location permit, we made job positions. In addition, in 2017, PT BCA arrangement for the Release with KOICA built Asiki Clinic, one that has of Forest Area Decree, then been said to be the first modern clinic in made payment of territorial Asiki Village, a village in the interior area rights to local communities, of Boven Digoel. The clinic established on environmental impact an area of 2,929 m² is equipped with two polyclinics (general and dental), a delivery assessment (AMDAL), and the room, emergency room, and four inpatient management of use rights,” rooms. Luwy said.

Justinus continued, in terms of land Therefore, Luwy added, they truly clearing process, they had obtained regret the accusations from several non adequate socialization and compensation governmental organizations (NGOs) stating

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Forestry Division Builds Forest with Partnership Scheme

PANGKALAN BUN – The Forestry Division this kind of collaboration has been held the Government of West Kotawaringin of Korindo Group created a collaboration since 2009 in various villages in North Regency gives full support towards the with Sungai Kuning Village, Pangkalan Arut Subdistrict and villages in Lamandau collaboration, however he also asked the Banteng Subdistrict, West Kotawaringin Regency. The same scheme was finally parties to be selective regarding the land Regency on land utilization to make it expanded to Sungai Kuning Village and legality involved in the collaboration so more productive in the local village. The the surrounding area within Pangkalan there would not be an issue in the future. partnership collaboration is focused on the Banteng Subdistrict. To date, the total area This collaboration is hoped to become community’s economy. of forest land with Partnership Scheme in an example for other villages which, if collaboration with Korindo Group already succeeded, can be followed by other The collaboration was symbolically reached more than 3,800 hectares and villages. inaugurated with an opening ceremony people interested in the collaboration are on the collaboration and the planting welcome to submit an application. “I’d like to say, prior to of Eucalyptus pellita in the land that collaboration, there were became the area for community economic According to him, this collaboration empowerment. The Head of Sungai was build through MoU and there was verification and selection Kuning Village, Masrudin stated that no collateral, and this collaboration processes on land, including this collaboration is hoped to be able to implements win-win principle and does on land legality. This improve people’s economy as well as give not burden each other. In addition, the collaboration must give other impacts namely adequate road partnership scheme will make idle lands mutual benefit and I hope access improvement for village residents. belong to the community more productive will give good impact to the and can be a solution to prevent land fire. “The seeds of Eucalyptus plants came Afterwards, the entire fund for seedlings people’s economy,” he said in from the Forestry Division of Korindo and others will be provided by Korindo a hopeful tone. Group, and were planted in the community Group. Including planting, the company land. The land rights still belong to the will take full responsibility. Following the welcoming speech, the community, meanwhile the seedlings vice regent alongside other invited guests and all equipments for the maintenance “In this collaboration, we are also joined the symbolic planting of Eucalyptus and wood sales will be coordinated with hoping for the support from the regional pellita which was witnessed by the local Korindo Group,” said the village head. government, so there would win-win community. (radarsampit/pr) synergy for both the community and Meanwhile, the Director of Forestry the company,” he said. Vice Regent of Division of Korindo Group, Park Jong West Kotawaringin, Ahmadi Riansyah, Myung in his welcoming speech said the who attended the event, stated that

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Panbers Jaya Assists Buru Community in Rubber Plantation Management

MALUKU – On last January 2020, PT seeks to drive the community so they belonging by the community with Panbers Jaya alongside the community would be able to utilize the land as best the national market price. The top from Waetele Village, Buru Regency, as they can, so it would contribute to the management board at the company, Maluku held the first planting on rubber development of the plantation business including the Director of PT Panbers Jaya, plantation belonging to the community. owned by the community. Mr. Lee Hyun Shin also came to the field This activity is part of the program Creating to participate in this first smallholding Shared Value (CSV) in collaboration with The CSV program was gladly welcomed by plantation. the surrounding community for the the community, namely the community development of plantation cultivation. from Waetele Village. the seedling planting The director revealed that the Moreover, Indonesia is known as the process was held on a land of 0,75 Ha development of a smallholding rubber world’s second biggest rubber producing owned by Mr. Selamet from Waetele plantation will be able to last with country with its total supply considered Village, a resident who also joined the CSV approximately 25 years harvest period. highly important for the global market. program. “I’m a regular farmer. I see that “We (the company) are also ready to this plantation business has potential to be collaborate with anyone who wants to join It is recorded since 1980’s, the rubber successful in the future,” Selamet said. this program,” he added. [namhong/pr] industry in Indonesia has been experiencing a stable production growth, In the CSV program, Panbers Jaya has and about 80% is produced by smallholder prepared superior rubber seeds with farmers. This became the drive for the grafting technique. In the first planting company to assist the economy and activity, people were accompanied by each welfare of people in Buru Regency through mentor to be given direct instruction on the commodity development. the right and proper way in planting and maintaining a rubber plantation. It is hoped Previously, there were many unproductive that the community can manage the lands in Buru Regency, despite the lands plantatation in an independent manner. having much potentials and benefits for Later on, the company will also provide the community. Therefore, the company assistance by purchasing latex harvest

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Klinik Asiki Chosen as The Best National Clinic 2019

PAPUA – Asiki Clinic has once again can motivate other clinics in other regions national standards. marked an achievement in 2019. This to become better. time, BPJS Health awarded the title of Asiki Clinic itself is the realization of the Best National Clinic to Asiki Clinic. Moreover, dr. Firman explained that Corporate Social Contribution (CSC/ Through a long selection and assessment operations by Asiki Clinic do not stop there. CSR) program in health field by Korindo process, Asiki Clinic managed to compete On the contrary, Asiki Clinic is striving to Group and in collaboration with KOICA. with 23,000 Primary Health Facilities become even better and seeking to obtain In the past, people living in the area felt (FKTP), where there are 6,800 clinics in the title for the Best National Clinic in difficulties in getting access to receive cooperation with BPJS Health all over 2020. This award will become a motivation healthcare because they were living in Indonesia. This award was handed over for the clinic staff to not be quickly a remote area. The patients would have in the BPJS Award 2019 event in Jakarta, satisfied, and instead keep improving to reach a long distance, and in a rough August 15th 2019. (see video http://bit.ly/ the health services for the people in the terrain such as crossing the river for hours. KlinikAsiki) remote area. And now, Asiki Clinic in Boven Digoel, Papua has given big hope in improving the “This is our pride, because Asiki Clinic is Previously, Asiki Clinic was also chosen as health quality in the 3T regions (frontier, located in Papua, inside the forest. This is the best clinic in Papua and West Papua outermost, and remote). the amazing part about it,” said dr. Firman in 2017 and 2018 by BPJS Health. After Jayawijaya as the Manager of Asiki Clinic. receiving the award for two consecutive The clinic is equipped with advanced According to him, there are already good years, Asiki Clinic has the chance to facilities, laboratory, and polyclinic services and qualified clinic in Java Island. However, become a nominee to take part in national in big cities. The people won’t need it is very difficult to find a clinic in a remote level selection in Jakarta. In addition, Asiki to spend money to receive treatment, area like Papua. Clinic also became the first clinic in Papua because all health services in Asiki Clinic being accredited. This proves the services are free. (ray/cka) It is hoped that Asiki Clinic’s achievement provided by the clinic have followed the

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Happy Indonesian Tree Planting Day

Collaborating with the Community, 28 November Forestry Division Plants Trees in Community Plantation Forest

PANGKALAN BUN – Korindo Group’s Forestry Division Director Jong Seo Yeoung “We hope that this Forestry Division collaborated with the said that today’s event was a special partnership system like this community to plant trees, as well as to event, because it is the first time for a joint celebrate Indonesia’s Tree Planting day, event of planting trees being held outside could be an example, for in the Rimba Aruta Berkah community the Korindo concession area, namely on partnership cooperation on plantation forest (HTR) , Pangkut Village, community land, in Pangkut Administrative vacant land that has not been North Arut Sub-District, West Kotawaringin Village area. utilized,” he hoped. on Thursday, 28 November, 2019. “The land used as the tree planting In addition, Aswadi the Manager of The tree planting activity was carried out in event location is purely owned by the Planting and Maintenance Division 8 hectares HTR land with Eucalyptus Pellita community, which has not been utilized by said that the maintenance would be tree species, while for starters, the tree its owner. At this moment, we are working undertaken by the company, and the planting began in 2 hectares of land, with together with the land owner to utilize the outcome would be for the community. 1600 seeds planted for each hectare. idle land with partnership system,” he said. There were approximately 400 persons This too, as a form of concern and social “Those trees will be harvested in 6 years, attended this activity, included the responsibilty in order to encourage and the results will genuinely for the community from farmer groups, community empowerment, and utilize community,” he said. (borneonews/arif). employees, and the directors of Forestry vacant area. Division.

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Palma Konsultan so that it can be useful to The assessment team from PT Agrimas Forestry Division determine the direction of company policy Palma, Harnius Arief said that after making. this event, his team would submit Conducts recommendations to be undertaken so “We hope that this public consultation that the existence of nature, biodiversity, HCV Public could go well and give us some input and flora and fauna would be maintained and suggestion to be our consideration in well preserved. Consultation deciding policies in company’s area,” he said. “One of the recommendations is to build PANGKALAN BUN – In order to maintain animal corridor, then rehabilitate the area the sustainability of nature, biodiversity, HCV assess and others,” Harnius explained. social culture, endangered species, and so ment team from PT. Agrimas Palma He hoped that after this, a park or on, the Forestry Division of Korindo Group Consultant, prior to the public arboretum in which there are various types conducted public consultation on High consultation, had already conducted of flora and fauna would be built so that Conservation Value (HCV). HCV is values in survey in company’s area. As a result, they the children in the future can still see rare contained in an area from environmental, still found dozens of rare flora and fauna, animals and its own biodiversity. social, and so forth. river conditions, and others. This activity which is an international “Do not let our children and the next demand requires that every company There are many suggestions from public generation not know about Ulin Wood should identify high value conservation so consultation participants, such as from (Kayu Ulin) or Kruing Wood just because that it can be managed properly. Village Heds in North Arut Sub-District, they only know the names,” he said. West Kotawaringin Regency, and Village [prokal/arif] General Manager of Korindo’s Forestry Head from Mentobi Raya Sub-District, Division, Mr Kim Geun Tai said, through Lamandau Regency. In addition, the event this public consultation is expected to be was also attended by Environment Agency an input, suggestion, or response to HCV as well as NGO, Orangutan Foundation assessment conducted by PT Agrimas International (OFI).

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Christmas Celebration 2019 Embedding Fraternity in Company

JAKARTA – Starting off 2020, Jakarta was embed friendship and fraternity between 50 years old. Korindo was established not welcomed with heavy rainfall causing flood employees and company. only for today, but also for the future, one in several areas and disconnecting several hundred years, two hundred years, and so accesses in the capital city. However, this “The highlight of this Christmas is how on, to be the livelihood of our generation.” circumstance did not make the Christian much the love of our Christ has an impact (rik) employees in Korindo Group less excited to on our lives in family, community, as well gather and celebrate Christmas on Friday, as in company where we work, so there 3 January 2020 in multipurpose hall of will be an atmosphere of complementarity Korindo Group Headquarter in Jakarta. and respect between the company, the management, and employees,” Rev. This time, the Christmas celebration Meilanny Risamasu explained. themed “Live as a friend of everyone” (from John 15:14-15). In his speech, Continuing the sermon from Rev. Meilanny Rev. Meilanny Risamasu asked every Risamasu, the General Secretary of Korindo employee of Korindo Group not only to Foundation Mr. Yi Sun Hyeong in his speech maintain professional relationship, but also said, “last year we (Korindo Group) are

With KIFC, Tunas Sawa Erma Supports Peatland Conservation in Riau

JAKARTA -- PT Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE), continue to support and contribute to Besar Serkap Forest Management Unit one of Korindo Group’s business units in environmental and forest conservation (TBS FMU) in implementing their duties oil palm plantation division has started a in other regions as our form of concern on the field. This training will include cooperation with Korea Indonesia Forest towards the environment in Indonesia,” techniques in biomass data collection Center (KIFC) to give a joint support said the President Director of PT TSE, above the ground, measurement of peat towards peatland conservation activity Robert Seung. thickness, and social and economic data in Kampar Peninsula, to be exact in a collection. Experts from several universities project area of REDD+, a cooperation This cooperation includes three types of and within the country will be involved as between Korea and Indonesia in Tasik activities that will be carried out. First, area facilitators in this training. Besar Serkap Forest Management Unit mapping using a method of taking pictures (FMU). The purpose of this cooperation is from above in a special cooperation block In carrying out these three activities, TSE to participate in peatland protection from of 14,722 ha. The result from this method and Tasik Besar Serkap FMU will create a various issues, reduce greenhouse gas, and of taking pictures from above will be used synergy with Korea Indonesia Forest Center increase knowledge of the apparatus. to identify areas prone to issues so it could (KIFC) and SG Consulting. be a source of analysis to obtain preventive The cooperation was signed in Jakarta and action in the future. “This cooperation is a quite important is valid for one year, starting from June 1st contribution from the company, 2019 till May 31st 2020. The environmental Second, there will be a protection in the particularly in its efforts to actively conservation project is located in Kampar special cooperation block in TBS FMU, participate in environmental conservation Peninsula, one of the largest peatland which is meant to maintain the security of and sustainability in Indonesia,” he forests in Riau Province. the project area from various issues and to concluded. [esg/pr] protect the project’s assets on the field. “Although we have more operations in The last activity is giving training to Kalimantan and Papua, we also want to increase the ability of the staff at Tasik

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violations, and child labour are being used but refuse to see other issues on other Potential as a cover to hinder Indonesian palm oil vegetable oils,” he explained. growth rate in both markets. One of the players in the national oil of Trade The EU, through the Renewable Energy palm industry, Korindo Group, confirmed Directive (RED) II policy, put Indonesian that its presence in a number of frontier, Competition oil palm into a high risk category on outermost, and remote (3T) regions has Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) caused given a positive impact for the welfare of Behind Black by deforestation. This has been indirectly the community living around Korindo’s rebutted, because in the world, oil palm plantation. plantation is actually much smaller Campaign compared to soybean land. “The building of infrastructures needed by people and others is a real proof of Against Palm Oil Meanwhile, in the United States market, the positive impact of Korindo’s presence deforestation and child labour became in the regions,” said the Public Relations JAKARTA – The development of industry two main issues used as a mask to attack Manager of Korindo Group, Yulian of oil palm that has managed to become Indonesia’s palm oil industry. Mohammad Riza. a commodity with the largest foreign exchange contribution, is gaining attention The Central Board of the Indonesian Oil Therefore, it is not possible if the from the global market. This is because Palm Farmers Association (APKASINDO), presence of pam oil industry is considered Indonesian palm oil has succeeded to Bayu Krisnamurthi considered that all the as harming the community. Instead, remove soybean domination as the raw accusations are actually a challenge for positive impacts such as the decrease material for the world’s main vegetable oil Indonesia’s plam oil industry. If looked of unemployment rate, the increase of in the past few years. at closely, these challenges appeared regional gross domestic products, to the when palm oil became the number one increase of education and health qualities, This is not surprising, because oil palm vegetable oil in the world, the most felt by people around the oil palm production rate tend to be higher with consumed and traded in the world. plantation area. much smaller land use compared to soybean. “It is strongly suspected there is a “Black campaign from foreign NGOs does motive of trade competition in various not only cause a disturbance in investment According to the data from fas.USDA. accusations, because the most intense climate of national palm oil industry, but is gov, in 2017, the total area of vegetable attacks against palm oil come from also detrimental to the wider community,” oil in the world is 276.6 million hectares, countries with far less production of he said. with 45 percent of it being dominated by vegetable oil compared to palm oil,” said soybean. Meanwhile, palm oil is only eight Bayu when contacted by ANTARA, Tuesday. A customary rights owner in Subur percent. And from the total land, palm District, Boven Digoel, Papua, Yustinus oil production reached 69.8 million tons Not only the govenrment, Bayu continued, Gambenop also regretted the situation. (34 percent) in the same year, followed a number of foreign non-governmental Because Korindo’s presence in his region is by soybean with 56.2 million tons (27 organizations also take part in steering analogized to the phrase ‘From Darkness percent). people’s opinions to fight Indonesia’s palm to Light’. Prior to Korindo’s operation in oil industry. Bayu expressed his regret the region, which borders directly with The shining achievement by palm oil over the black campaign attack. He is Papua New Guinea, Boven Digoel was very certainly becomes a gift for Indonesia, concerned that it could give bad impact underdeveloped in physical infrastructure because oil palm can grow widely in to the country’s economy and welfare of and economy. tropical climate. people who have been relying on the palm oil industry for their livelihoods. “What is felt most are many job Even so, Indonesia is in the midst of issues opportunities and developments. So many brought up by a number of countries/ “Many foreign NGOs only use limited data, public facilities like clinic, schools, worship regions which are the target of Indonesia’s but they generalize. They often see from places, and many others. So far, we have palm oil export, namely the European one side, but not the other side. They no problem with the company,” Yustinus Union (EU) and the United States. often vilify, but refuse to see the good side said. [ant/pr] Deforestation, health issues, human rights of palm oil. And they often attack palm oil,

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Gane Community Benefited from Korindo’s Presence

SOUTH HALMAHERA – The community “Therefore, I hope the company will create certification for the environment. in Gane Village, South Halmahera, North more CSR activities for empowerment, so Maluku has felt the benefits from the the income rate and the economy of the Meanwhile, the CSR Manager of PT GMM, presence of one of oil palm business surrounding community can be improved,” Mahdi stated that the company is seeking unit owned by Korindo Group, PT Gelora he said. to provide welfare for the people through a Mandiri Membangun (GMM), operating in conducive investment environment. the region. Meanwhile, the Head of Planning of PT The Village Secretary of Gane Dalam, Jamal GMM, Yahya said that the company has a In fact, PT GMM has held various social Kun, when contacted by ANTARA from responsibility to help develop the potential activities such as the building of worship Ternate, Wednesday, said that the impact of people living in surrounding areas by places like mosques and churches as well of PT GMM’s presence is very much felt by opening road access from one village to as the development of the well-placed the community, among others, in the form another. community infastructure. of various empowerments through the company’s corporate social responsibility “The road access has been opened for “We continue to do actions for the (CSR) programs. approximately 30km and people living in community and currently, we have a areas starting from Gane Dalam Village, plan to expand the settlements for the The empowerment assistance include the Yomen Joronga is now able to connect to surrounding community, repair the roads, establishment of a cooperative managed areas up to Saketa, the capital city of West and supply clean water so people can by the local community, the building of Gane Subdistrict. This is the company’s enjoy the benefits,” Mahdi expressed. connecting roads in eight surrounding effort so that villages that were previously villages, and the development of the isolated are now open,” Yahya said. Previously, eight villages around PT GMM’s creative economy. operational area were isolated areas and Similarly, the cooperative built and formed were very difficult to reach, especially by “In addition, the presence of PT GMM has by PT GMM is now managed and the ship. But today, PT GMM has opened road also opened employment opportunities impact can be seen from the economic access, so people can use two-wheel and for people, so the unemployment rate has improvement in order to create a self- four-wheel vehicles from the capital city now reduced,” he said. sufficient community. of Saketa, West Gane to the area of East Gane. (ant/pr) Previously, the community living around He acknowledged that at the moment, the company’s operational area could the company is seeking to develop the only afford to send their children to a high community’s economy by providing seven school level education, at most. However, dump trucks to be used as transportation with PT GMM’s presence, they can now tools to support various needs of the local afford to pay for their children’s education community. up to college. This is because the people have gained a steady income by working in On the other hand, to anticipate the the company. protests from various parties, the company is currently planning to obtain IFO

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2022 FSC Certification Kick-Off Meeting: Korindo’s Proof of Commitment in Sustainable Forest Management

JAKARTA – In order to run its commitment The meeting discussed the importance there is one vision, hard work, and mutual in continuing its business development of the management of forest as natural support in the implementation in the field. in the field of natural resources with the resources in a proper way. Hartono Korindo itself is targeting to obtain FSC principles of sustainability, Korindo Group Prabowo, the Country Manager of certification for its six management held a kick-off meeting titled, “ Korindo FSC Indonesia stressed that the wood units, namely four natural forests and Group for 2022 FSC Certification.” This commodity becomes an option for two industrial forest plantations in 2022. event was held in Korindo headquarters environmentally-friendly raw material On the same occasion, Public Relations in Jakarta not long ago. A number of compared to other raw materials such as Manager of Korindo Group, Yulian organizations were also present and concrete or iron that produce emissions. Mohammad Riza stated that Korindo is a gave their full support, including Forest Therefore, the biggest challenge at the company that always complies with the Stewardship Council (FSC) Indonesia, moment is a proper strategy of forest government regulations in running its Tropical Forest Foundation (TFF), and The management so there would be no need to business. However, as a global company, Nature Conservacy (TNC). do excessive logging yet still able to meet an international certification must certainly the market needs. be obtained. “Therefore, we have agreed The kick-off meeting became a milestone to work together with FSC, for the sake to improve the quality of sustainable “The key is how to increase the value of improving the management system in natural forest management and industrial of forest and forest products in order to Korindo,” said Yulian. forest plantation in Indonesia. This meeting provide real benefits for all parties. The was inaugurated by Mr. Kim Young Cheol, certification becomes one of the tools to This kick-off meeting is also a realization Executive Director of Korindo Group. In his help improve the performance,” Hartono of a recent statement released by Korindo welcoming speech, Mr. Kim Young Cheol explained in front of the top-ranking Group, which stated that Korindo Group highlighted on the presence of Korindo for officers of Korindo Group. is seeking to foster constructive and 50 years in Indonesia and his hope for the collaborative relationship, not only with future. Obtaining a certification is certainly FSC, but also with the stakeholders in not an easy thing. Timber Plantation realizing sustainable nature management. “For that, we must change Manager, Margono conveyed that the One way to do it is by fulfilling FSC understanding on PCI-FSC, the document certification requirements. This becomes our mindset on forest fulfillment, implementation of consistent the company’s commitment to manage its management. Forest must and proper management, and also the business units by following international be managed properly and company’s commitment in a sustainable standards. [margono/esg/pr] optimally by implementing way in supporting 4M (manpower, money, material, and method) to realize 2022 principles of sustainability. FSC Certification program becomes a Sustainable in production, challenge in itself. Moreover, there is a set sustainable in social and deadline, which is to meet the target in 3 years. However, he expressed a belief that ecological ways,” Mr. Kim stated. Korindo will be able to do it, as long as

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The Regent and PT SEI Signed on MoU of Biomass Power Plant Development WEST SUMBAWA – After celebrating 16th the investment will open up jobs, support it. The advantage of this tree is that it is anniversary of West Sumbawa Regency, the fulfillment of energy and provide only planted once but can be harvested West Sumbawa Regency (KSB) Government multiplayer effect. However, there are continuously. With this program, the received a special gift, a Memorandum things to be long-term anticipated, such as community will manage their own forest of Understanding (MoU) between local the possibility of local people claiming for and will become a national pilot. government and a company from South forest land. Korea. Director of PT SEI, Geun Hyo Ana said Head of the NTB Provincial Forestry and that the agreement between PT SEI, local The signing of the MoU was carried out Environment Office Ir. Madani Mukarom, government, and village government and by the Regent of West Sumbawa Dr. Ir. B.Sc.F said that the MoU between the village-owned enterprises is the first one H. W Musyafirin, M.M and Director of PT government, the company and village- to happen in Indonesia. Hopefully this Sinar Energi Indonesia (SEI), Geun Hyo An. owned enterprises is indeed the first agreement would run smoothly. The MoU signed by both parties related model in Indonesia. There are many to supporting the development of 10 plans for this kind of collaboration, but “We will immediately move on consortium megawatts Biomass Power Plant (PLTbm). encountered problems in the field, both from Korea, so that next year the biomass This event was held at graha Fitrah Main problems with the company or with the power plant will already be established Meeting Room, on Wednesday afternoon community. in KSB,” he said. This event was attended (20/11/19). by Regional Secretary of KSB, Assistant This tripartite collaboration will take form for Economics and Development Dr. H. In his remarks, the regent said that this like this; PT SEI will provide Kaliandra Amry Rakhman, M.Sc, Head of the KSB plan is really great for the region and tree seeds to village-owned enterprises. Community and Village Empowerment community. As stated by the Governor of Furthermore, the company will purchase Service Drs. Mulyadi, M.Sc. Head of the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), make it easy for the timber as PLTBm fuel. The leaves Forest Management Unit (KPH) Sejorong, investors to invest, do not make it difficult, would be purchased for animal feed. Even Mataiyang, Brang Rea (KSB) Syahril, S.H and as long as it does not violent the rule, then if the company does not purchase the the Head of Lampok Village. (Lensantb/pr) we should grant the permission. Because leaves, there will be more parties to buy

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Empowering Blockchain Summit Brings Together Leaders, Founders, and Large Company Developers

JAKARTA – The Blockchain This seminar features high profile images and progress, and competitiveness of Empowering Summit which took on the global blockchain and crypto assets. Blockchain technology, in relation to the place at the Sheraton Grand Some of the biggest partners are BlNANCE, industrial revolution 4.0 both at national Samsung SDS, INDODAX, Samsung and international levels. Gandaria City Hotel on September Electronics Indonesia, QCP Capital, 13-14, 2019 aims to find solutions SolidBlock, and Gopax Indonesia. “Business actors related to blockchain and share insights on better ways technology and the industrial revolution of applying blockchain technology On the first day, the most influential global 4.0, so as to obtain optimal understanding to the industry. players in the blockchain and crypto and utilization in order to support the asset industries shared their views on the growth and development of Indonesia’s It is also a platform that is expected blockchain industry and practical ways to highly competitive Blockchain technology,” to be used comprehensively in apply it to the public and private sectors. explained the man well-known as Oham. Indonesia and other Southeast The second day focused on what is The target of this summit is so that there Asian countries. happening in blockchain market and are various companies would receive survival strategy. In addition, the Super reviews. And in Indonesia itself, Bitcoins Supported by Chainway, the blockchain BINANCE meeting discussed and shared began to be acknowledged in 2017 business platform in Indonesia, this about trading, blockchain technology, and and then in 2018 the association was inaugural seminar brought together other BINANCE features with outstanding established and hopefully in 2020 this leaders, founders and developers of large speakers. would be more promising. (tribunnews) companies to build momentum together and involve in discussion about the future As reported in media site Tribunnews.com, of blockchain industry. the Chairman of the Indonesian Blockchian Association (ABI), Muhammad explained Chainway is a blockchain company that was that the existence of ABI is intended recently established in Jakarta to connect to mobilize and organize blockchain global blockchain business with Indonesian technology business actors in creating blockchain industry and provide business high quality business environment that solution. encourages understanding, utilization,

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GOPAX Indonesia Travels to Campuses in Java Island to Educate on Crypto Asset

JJAKARTA – Coinvestasi with Gopax Indonesia held Cumlaude Crypto Roadshow 2019 on September 5-20, 2019 at 6 infamous universities in Indonesia. This was carried out as a series of events to introduce and educate blockchain in 2018 as the legal protection for those students. In addition, this activity also technology and crypto assets to students in companies engaged in crypto asset as well aims to help increase the absorption and Indonesia. as traders or people conducted selling and utilization of blockchain technology in buying transaction of crypto asset. various aspects of life in the future. In addition, slowly but sure, these two Therefore, to create technology-savvy After quite interesting discussions from technologies have begun to be accepted young generation in blockchain and crypto several speakers about blockchain in Indonesia. Especially since the issuance asset, GOPAX Indonesia is relentlessly technology and crypto assets, the of Government Regulation Number 99 introducing these two fields to a wide discussion of why people should invest in audience from the beginning the company crypto assets turned into the closing of the was founded up to now so it would whole series of events. be well received, one of the advices is by participating in Cumlaude Crypto The participants were also allowed to Roadshow 2019. visit the booth prepared for further consultation about blockchain, crypto Lead Business Strategist of GOPAX asset, trading method, as well as getting to Indonesia, M. Yusuf Musa said that the know about GOPAX Indonesia itself. (andy/ Cumlaude Crypto Roadshow 2019 aims mdl) to introduce and educate blockchain technology and crypto assets, through interactive and quality education among

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Korindo Signs on Agreement with TJSL

BOGOR – Korindo Group Paper Division for the improvement of Bogor Regency. encourage the development in Bogor which operates in Cileungsi has become This is also to welcome the Bogor Regent, Regency, including the role of private one of companies showing its commitment Ade Yasin in taking steps together for the sector. to contribute in developing Bogor sake of Bogor’s merit. Regency. This commitment is stated in an In further details, the contribution fund agreement between Korindo Group and Dr, Sofyan Sjaf, the Head of TJSL in Bogor from company will be managed by TJSL Bogor Government through Social and Regency said that there are only a few Team to build public facilities in the form Environmental Responsibility (TJSL). companies that contribute like Korindo of Pancakarsa Sport Park in Tegar Beriman Group. “Out of the many companies here, Street and also to fix the gate of Tegar In the agreement signed on August 2019, there are only 9 companies committed Beriman. Activity transparency will also be Korindo Paper Division will contribute in TJSL facilitator team. One of them is prioritized by the team so that everyone through Corporate Social Responsibility Korindo Group,” Sofyan said. In the event can keep up with its development. (kom/ (CSR) fund. CSC/CSR Coordinator of of MoU signing, Sofyan also thanked cka). Korindo Paper Division Komarinda Korindo for their trust to collaborate with revealed that this opportunity is a form of his team. According to him, every element responsibility as well as company’s concern and every stakeholder are necessary to

August 17th Festive Celebration at Bimaruna

JAKARTA -- In commemoration of but this one also teaches the meaning of Indonesian Independence day, PT struggle to all of us. Bimaruna Jaya also celebrated the Independence Day of Indonesia with the There were various contests held by theme “Our Work, Nation’s Achievement”. PT Bimaruna Jaya, such as tug-of-war This celebration was attended by all of competition, putting pencil in a bottle, employees and student interns at PT eating crackers competition, sack race Bimaruna Jaya. competition, marbles, orange dance (joget independence through competitions jeruk), and clogs. Not only contests, there and also maintain cooperation between The event was held on August 24, 2019 at were also door prizes and gifts for the divisions with one another to support the 09.00AM and took place at PT Bimaruna winners of contests, making this event company’s program.” Jaya’s parking lot. This event is held every more fun and lively. year to celebrate Indonesian Independence “It was a great event, and we could Day and aims to strengthen solidarity as HRD GA Manager Mr Hariyanto said, improve our team work and maintain well as teamwork among the divisions. Not “the August 17 contests are also meant our solidarity,”said Mr Tono, one of the only festive and joy shared in this event, to raise the spirit of heroes in achieving employees. [ridde/nadya/tiwi]

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Forestry Division Trains the Operators of Lifting and Transporting Equipment

PANGKALAN BUN - Forestry Division of material, and post-test. After all the steps proof of the company’s compliance with Korindo Group always strives to improve were done, the trainees would pass the applicable legal rules, which stated in the quality of occupational health and test with a minimum grade of 75. Minister of Manpower and Transmigration safety (OHS) in working environment. This Regulation No. Per-09/MEN/VII/2010 was again demonstrated by the company Lifting and transporting equipment is concerning the operator and officer of by holding training and certification for equipment used to move and lift the load lifting equipment. [arif] the operators of lifting and transporting vertically or horizontally, both for material equipment (PAA). This training is in and person within a specified distance. collaboration with PT Derap Pembangunan Therefore, the lifting and transporting Jaya as the facilitator. The PAA in-house equipment should be operated by those training was carried out intensively for with K3 licenses and workbooks according two days, from 26-27 October 2019 at SDS to the types and qualifications. Rimba Pellita, Nanga Mua Village, Arut Utara District, West Kotawaringin Regency. This also emphasizes that the training and certification of PAA operator are an The training and certification of PAA important momentum for IF, especially for operators was attended by 34 participants, the safety and security of every employee. 7 from IF Dvision and 24 from IF This training is expected to encourage contractors. The training was carried out the ability and alertness of an operator to in several stages, emphasizing on standard prevent accident in work. In addition, the procedures from pre-test, field practice PAA operator in-house training is also a

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Aspex Workers’ Union: Contribute Even Better for the Company

CILEUNGSI – Not only for refreshing, Syaiful said in his speech. Park Chang Su in his speech as employee picnic activity with family can He reported, the family gathering this year representation of the company also also encourage to shape a solid team work. was attended by 3.443 participants which expressed the gratitude to employees The annual agenda of the Korindo Group’s divided into three departures, on October of Paper Division who took part in Paper Division this year was held not too 13, October 20, and October 27 2019. contribution, loyalty, as well as the far from the company’s location, namely in On the same occasion, the Head of thoughts for the sake of innovation. “We Water Kingdom Mekarsari which located in Paper Division Union Labor Dede Suhardi hope that next year Korindo Group would the same sub-district as the division. stated the same thing. He appealed and be even better,” he said. encouraged all employees to work more The Head of Family Gathering Committee, productively. “We should not only ask for He also advised that this event to be able Syaiful encouraged all of employees to something, but we can also contribute to strengthen the bond in each other always lift up the spirit of innovation even better for the company,” he said so that there would be a harmonious in achieving productivity and better enthusiastically. relationship. “Korindo surely can!”, production results, for the improvement said Park Chang Su followed by all the and sustainability of the company in the “We are at the same house,that is Korindo participant. (asp/kom/pr) future. Group. Let’s build our house with better performance, synergy should continue to “Thank you for the company that is still be built among employees, represented committed to employees’ welfare, one of by the labor union with company which is by still holding a family gathering,” management,” Dede stated.

Korindo Logistic Division also took part in malaria, typhus, and skin disease. In ‘Clean Day Friday’ the field in last September 2019. addition, Clean Day Friday has physical Clean Day Friday is an event where every benefits for employees, because this at Logistic employee up to the top management ranks activity equals as exercising and healthy. together cleaning up by picking up the The ‘Clean Day Friday’ activity was led Division garbage, such as plastic waste, cigarette by the General Director of PT Bimaruna stub, dry leaves, and others. Everyone Jaya and was followed by GM officials, works together to clean the entire working managers, supervisors, and employees. JAKARTA – A clean and tidy working area, from the field area, in front of the The company realizes that cleanliness can environment would likely encourage warehouse, to the place of worship at the be one of the keys to success and must someone to be more productive and company. always be maintained. creative. Coming from that idea, one of Korindo Group’s business unit, the Logistic This clean-up routine aims to create “Who would maintain the cleanliness Division located in Cakung implementing comfortable environment for employees of this environment if it is not us?” said a clean-up activity named ‘Clean Day while they are working. Through this Cho Dong Ho, the General Director as Friday’. The event, which later will be activity, the company also seeks to an invitation for everyone pay attention held for every Friday, was attended by all prevent dangerous diseases caused by and maintain the cleanliness in working employees and even General Director at dirty environments, such as dengue fever, environment. (latifah/ridde/pr).

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KORINDO HO Holds the 22nd NEO JAKARTA – The Head Office (HO) of Korindo agenda so that the new employees could Bukit Hambalang, Bogor. Group held the 2nd new employee get to know about Korindo Group better orientation on October 3-5, 2019. The since the beginning. “With this program, The participants attended the event event, also known as New Employee we hope that every participant could apply from the beginning until the end with Orientation (NEO), was held at Jakarta and discipline and positive mentality in facing enthusiasm. The NEO event was felt by the Bogor. NEO becomes an event to introduce positive competition, both inside and employees as an activity to get to know the new employees about KORINDO, in outside the company,” he said. each other and get closer. It is also easier terms of history, working culture, vision for them to adapt in work environment. and mission of the company, as well as the 19 new employees attended this activity. “With this program, I could know about regulations. They came from six business units of Korindo deeper and feel motivated to work Korindo Group. Various materials were better,” said M. Dimas Saesar, one of NEO The 22nd NEO this year was opened by the delivered directly by Korindo Group participant from Plywood Division. (ray/ HRD&Affairs General Manager of Korindo Corporate Trainers, Setiyono and Yuki cka) Group, Jaegwang Choi. In his speech, he Yusman. The 22nd NEO event was held for welcomed the new employees who just 3 days, where the first day was held at the joined the Korindo Group big family. He head office in Jakarta. While the second also mentioned that NEO is a mandatory and third days were carried out at Villa

who accepted the award said that Celebration the appreciation received by Aspex is inseparable from the commitment of of the 100th company’s management as a form of anniversary of concern for fire disaster. Ko Jae Woong as the Director of Paper Fire Department, Division gladly welcomed the award. According to him, this implies that the existence of PT Aspex Kumbong Fire Aspex Kumbong Department in protecting the community from fire hazard is being acknowledged by Receives an the Bogor Regency Government. “We are actively and swiftly sending out fire truck Award from the company for playing an active role in along with our trained personnel if we are putting out the fire. “We are grateful to the given information that there are fires, we Regent company for the willingness to take part in even especially cooperate with local police overcoming the fire disaster experienced to avoid hoax,” Ko Jae Wong explained. PT Aspex Kumbong received an award from by others.” Bogor Regency Government that was given Furthermore, the director said that this in celebration of k-100 Fire Department In separate place, when the One Step award is dedicated to the firefighters for Anniversary in 2019, on Thursday (11/04). Ahead team interviewed, Ade Yasin their efforts and their quick gestures to expressed her respect to the company extinguish the fire, although their lives are This award was given as an appreciation who thinks of other company and the at stake. toward Paper Division of Korindo Group, community hit by the company fires, considering to take part actively in whereas it would cost much for the “I dedicate this award to the personnel improving the Fire Department‘s role by company itself, especially for the Aspex of Paper Division of Korindo Group Fire helping to prevent any fire hazard in Bogor Kumbong. So far, only Paper Division Department,” he proudly said. Regency. of Korindo Group has been heard from private sector to cooperate with Fire In her speech witnessed by 1.200 Department of Bogor Regency. ceremony participants, Ade Yasin the Bogor Regent expressed her gratitude to Komarinda Madini as the coordinator of CSC Paper Division of Korindo Group

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Logistic Division Holds First Aid Training JAKARTA – In collaboration with Korindo workplace accidents, and the third one is HSE Team in Headquarter, the Korindo to form a First Aid Team in the company. Group Logistic Division is held first aid This training was supported and received training. Dr. Dwi Lestari from Korindo Paper positive responses from the participants. Division was the trainer for teaching an The employees could learn and understand guiding the participants of First Aid Training the right way to deal with accidents both held at BRJ Training Room on November inside and outside of work environment. 7, 2019. It is planned that similar training would also be held at Cibubur and Korindo As revealed by the HSE Supervisor in Headquarter in Jakarta soon. (brj/rid/pr) Korindo Jakarta, Luciana Gustin, there were 3 main objectives to obtain from this training. First is to provide addition knowledge in handling victims in work accidents. Second, reduce the risk level of

883 Paper Division Employees Take Medical Check- up

CILEUNGSI – Paper Division of Korindo problems that may be experienced by circumstances the company is still thinking Group always prioritizes the health and employees, as well as prevention and about employees, especially about safety aspects in its operational activities. further treatment that can be done,” employee’s health,” Dede said. According Not only from the equipment and ways of said Kim Jin Woo as General Manager to him, a healthy employee is a start of working, the company also pays attention of Korindo Group’s Paper Division. In productivity. to health aspects for each employee. This his explanation, this MCU activity is also was proven through Medical Check-Up included in the plan of (Health, Safety, This MCU activity is also a form of company (MCU) held on 15, 16, and 23 July 2019 for Environment) HSE 2019. compliance with laws and regulations in every employee. Law No. 21 of 2003 concerning manpower The head of labor union dede Suhardi that regulates occupational health and MCU as a comprehensive medical positively welcomed the MCU activities safety. In the context of employment, MCU examination was attended by 883 scheduled by the HSE team. Not only that, aims to protect the interests of employees employee. This MCU is a part of company’s the SPKEP management board (the Energy and the sustain ability of the company. effort to guarantee and ensure the safety and Chemical Chemical Workers Union) (Kom/cka) and health of employees in carrying was also actively involved, becoming part out their profession in the company’s of the committee so that the MCU ran operational area. smoothly without any obstacles. “The MCU result could detect early health “Thank you to the company, in these

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Fire Drill at Logistic Division

Jakarta – Earlier on Tuesday-Wednesday This activity started with material of the employees. “This activity is great because (July 9-10, 2019), located at Korindo some important issues relating to fire it is important to know how to use fire Group Logistic Division Depot I and Depot incidents, and the practice of using fire extinguishers when there is a fire and know II, a fire fighting simulation and training extinguishers (APAR) in proper way. This the types of fire extinguisher to adjust to was held. This activity was organized by training was led directly by Haryono as the type of fire that occurred,” said Tata the Occupational Safety and Health (K3) the Commander of West Cakung Fire Priyadi from the General Division.[ridde/ Division of PT BRJ in collaboration with Department. csc/pr] the West Cakung Fire Department, East Jakarta. This training was welcomed well by the

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Medical Team of Korindo Group Provides Health Services in Remote Papua

BOVEN DIGOEL – PT Tunas Sawa Erma POP also assisted by 6 public relations staffs the community by expressing his gratitude A is one of Korindo Group’s business units of Korindo. After the health examination, to the company for providing this health conducting free medical services through the residents received free medicines and service. Hopefully the company would CSC (Corporate Social Contribution) on vitamin according to doctor’s prescription. continue to help them in health aspect. June 22, 2019 in Butiptiri Village, Jair District, Boven Digoel Regency. This Based on the result of health examination, The aim of this event as stated by the PR social service was started off with health dr. Tengku Noor Hizayani from Korindo staff of POP-A Johanes Nanlohy, “through education on the danger of Malaria Clinic conveyed that most residents this free medical service, we hope that the and diarrhea by Korindo Medical Clinic complained of coughing, fever and number of patients would decrease, and personnel Markus S.Kep. “The residents diarrhea. “It is a common case for coughing to raise the awareness of Butiptiri Village here should pay attention to their dietary because according to medical records of residents to pay attention to their health.” habit and immune system. With strong Butiptiri Village residents, most of them immune system, we will not catch any suffered from acute respiratory infections This event gives positive impact for the disease.” He said during the socialization. (ARI) and Malaria. I hope that the residents community, as they gain more knowledge of Butiptiri Village would pay more in health and receive free medical There were 84 residents attended the attention to the environmental hygiene treatment for the life sustainability of the event, consisting of 52 children and 30 and their health, always stay healthy,” said Butiptiri Village residents. [humasppa] adults. They were really enthusiastic dr. Tengku Noor Hizayani. to attend this event. The event then continued with health examination by 7 The Reverend of Butiptiri Protestant medical personnel from Korindo Clinic Church, Markus Kawangtet represented

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Korindo Helps Papuan Children Go to College at Instiper Yogyakarta

PAPUA – Korindo’s commitment in last end of September 2019. Yohanis “We hope these children someday can improving education in 3T regions, Kimrip appreciated Korindo for its concern be the backbone of the company here in especially in Boven Digoel, Papua has with education in remote area. “We from Papua,” said the Director of DPT, Dwiana as brought results. This time, Korindo the government are very proud with the representative of the company. managed to help four local students programs from Korindo Group in Papua, from Papua to be able to continue their which builds the society through education Moreover, Dwiana explained that this year education up to university level. programs,” said Yohanis Kimrip in his is Korindo’s second year of cooperating welcoming speech. with Instiper. Although the scholarships In cooperation with the Palm Oil have already been fully financially Plantation Fund Management Agency These scholarships were received happily supported, Korindo still fulfilled needs (BPDP) since 2018, the four students by the scholarship receipients. They are such as clothing, laptops, cellphones, received scholarships to continue their grateful the company has helped realize allowances, and accommodation to study in Stiper Agricultural Institute their dreams. “I thank the company, prepare for their arrival in Yogyakarta. (Instiper) in Yogyakarta. The students are because through this program, we can go Katarina Andap, Agusta SM Aute, Yosefina to college. I hope the company will keep Korindo hopes that the four Instiper Tomba, and Edi Kawab. supporting us so we can finish our college scholarship recipients can be an education properly,” said Katarina. encouragement for other students around The scholarships for Instiper gave the company’s area, who want to further opportunities for them to go to college The scholarships for Instiper cannot be their education to university level. Thus, until graduation for free. Not only tuition, separated from Korindo’s full support. This the number of scholarships will increase the accomodation, transportation, living is because the four scholarship recipients in the future and therefore open wide cost, certification, and graduation are also are children who received guidance from opportunities for children in Papua to paid. Therefore, the scholarship recipients Korindo through the scholarship aid pursue a higher education. (humasppa/pr) can focus peacefully on studying in the city given by the company since they were of students and culture. in school. Korindo is also the one that encourages and helps the scholarship The scholarship handover was also registration process several months ago attended by the District Secretary of until they finally managed to receive these Jair, Boven Digoel, Yohanis Kimrip as the scholarships. representative of the regional government

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Paper Division Blood Donation: One Drop of Blood, One Million Lives

CILEUNGSI -- The many benefits gained responsibilities. “Because one drop of Emang Suherman, as the representative of from a blood donation have encouraged blood means a lot for others. One drop of PMI Bogor Regency delivered his gratitude Paper Division to hold a blood donation blood for one million lives,” said Kim Jin to the management and employees of event. The Paper Division through its CSC Woo in excitement. Paper Division who have shared and gave team is back to hold a blood donation their concern through the blood donation event themed,” Good for You, Good for From the blood donation in Paper event. “Thank you to Korindo. Not many Others” on Saturday (6/7). Division, more than 100 people registered companies are willing to organize a social themselves to becomes donors. After going event like this,” Emang Suherman said in The CSC team of Korindo Group’s Paper through the health check, only 61 donors appreciation. (kom) Division was also in cooperation with PMI passed to be able donate their blood. Even of Bogor to ensure the safety procedure in so, the number of blood bags collected has the health aspects of the blood donation passed the original target of only 50 blood event. bags.

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Korindo Provides Scholarships to 124 Children in Rural Area

BOVEN DIGOEL – On Tuesday (18/6), recipient and was witnessed by the Korindo Group distributed scholarship aid teachers who were present, and clan chiefs to students in Getentiri Village, Jair District in the said areas. “We hope through and Ujung Kia Village, Ki District, Boven this scholarship Digoel, Papua Province. Both villages are Dominikus Bokavi, one of the students of located in the rural area of Papua that SMKN 1 Jair, alongside the other students program, the children borders with Papua New Guinea. expressed a gratitude for receiving the education scholarship. “We are so grateful of Papua can be A commitment was shown by Korindo to Korindo, and we promise to study further motivated and Group, which is located in Papua, in order harder in the future,” he said. to improve the quality of human resources feel excited to study so in Indonesia. The scholarship program is one of the they can benefit the company’s programs as a form of concern An education scholarship valued at Rp74 toward education, in particular education nation and country in million was given by the Management of in remote areas. the future,” Korindo Papua to 124 students consisting of 53 elementary school students, 37 The Secretary of Jair District, Yohanis junior high school students, 20 vocational Kumirip, as well as the board who were Mr. Cho Hyun Mo high school students, and as many as 14 also present at the scholarship distribution Management Korindo people from Getentiri Village were given ceremony expressed their gratitude to Papua an opportunity to go to university located the company for its contribution that has in Merauke. The scholarship distribution been given to help improve the quality of was joined by the parents of each student education in Papua. [egi/humasppa]

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Korindo Abadi Builds Livable Home for Papuans

BOVEN DIGOEL - PT Korindo Abadi recently provided a house for citizens of Tenorop Clan in Sunda Village, Jair District, Boven Digoel Regency, Papua. In the ceremony, the house was handed over by the Director of Korindo, Mr. Kim Young Soo and was received by a citizen of Tenorop Clan, Thomas K. Tenorop.

The handover ceremony was followed by a joint prayer service and a home blessing by Pastor Jacob Taufan MSC. The Tenorop Clan and a number of citizens in the surrounding area gave a warm welcome. The home donation is a result of Korindo’s concern towards the viability of people living in the remote area, particularly Boven Digoel, Papua. It is hoped that this house can create a more adequate livelihood for the citizens while also serves as a participation to improve people’s welfare.

“Hopefully this donation will strengthen the good relationship between the people and Korindo. And hopefully this donation of one unit of house can be beneficial and be used together by the family,” said Mr. Kim Young Soo.

Certainly, this house donation was welcomed with warm feelings of gratitude by people, especially the Tenorop Clan. Melkior Tenorop, representing the Tenorop Clan, expressed his gratitude to the company that continues to provide what the people need. (asikifm/pr)

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Korindo Provides Scholarships Valued Rp125 Million for High-Achieving Students

JAKARTA – For more than 20 years, Korindo certainly is worthy of appreciation. “I’m 1998 to date. For two decades, hundreds Group through Korindo Foundation, amazed by the students’ achievements, of students have benefited from Korindo has been consistent in helping to build even one student managed to reach GPA scholarships. The company even open an education in Indonesia. This 2019, Korindo of 3.9, while it is not easy to learn a foreign work and internship opportunities for the Foundation made visits to 5 universities language,” Mr. Yi said while handing over alumni. in Indonesia to distribute scholarship aid. the scholarship. This activity took place in September to New Innovation October 2019. The scholarship recipients also have plans In contrast to the previous year, this with the scholarships they received, from year Korindo Foundation gives wider Five universities visited are Universitas paying for college tuition, buying books, opportunities to students from the five Nasional (Unas), Indonesia University starting a business, to saving up to gain universities to register online. With the of Education (UPI), IPB University (IPB), opportunity for a student exchange in latest technology, potential scholarship Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), and Korea. In general, they felt greateful for the recipients can register themselves on the University of Indonesia (UI). Scholarships Korindo Foundation scholarship in helping official website https://korindofoundation. valued at Rp125.000.000,- was given to them realizing their dreams. com/. Through the website, the registrants high-achieving students, particularly the can gain clear information regarding the ones from Korean Literature or Forestry. “I’m so lucky to be able to receive a scholarships and send their application Secretary General of Korindo Foundation, scholarship from Korindo. I can use it for easiy. Mr. Yi Sun Hyeong alongside Korindo important matters to help me studying,” Foundation Team went directly to visit says Shakylla Putri, a scholarship recipient In addition, not only providing the five universities. In his visit, Mr. Yi from UPI Bandung when met at the scholarships, this year Korindo Foundation expressed his hope that the scholarships scholarship handover ceremony some time also asked the scholarship recipients to can give benefits to the high-achieving ago. raise more awareness on the surrounding students, particularly to support their environmental issues. Later on, the education in college. Previously, in the early 2019, Korindo students will be asked to be involved Foundation has provided scholarships to directly in events from Korindo’s It is also hoped the scholarships can two students to further their studies in Corporate Social Contributions (CSC/CSR). motivate the students to keep working Yonsei University in South Korea. This is So not only receiving education fund, in the future. This is also a form of proof of Korindo Foundation’s commitment the students can also learn to directly appreciation towards the scholarship in improving education to increase the contribute and participate in educational recipients for their achievements while quality of human resources in Indonesia. events to preserve the environment. studying. Their persistence and effort This commitment has been shown since (yayasankorindo/pr)

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Asiki Clinic Manages to Reduce Maternal and Child Mortality Rate in Boven Digoel

The Asiki Clinic medical team actively picks up pregnant women to deliver at the clinic with appropriate medical procedures. This makes the number of deaths of pregnant women and mothers giving birth zero.

BOVEN DIGOEL -- The presence of Asiki “We do promotion from village to village, Other benefits given is all medical health Clinic in Boven Digoel, Papua became a real encourage them to give birth in the clinic facilities provided by Asiki Clinic is free for proof of Korindo Group’s contribution in with complete facilities,” said dr. Firman Papua local community. This becomes the improving the health quality of people in Jayawijaya as the Manager of Asiki Clinic. company’s commitment to provide non- remote areas. Living in a border area with As a result, thanks to the hard work so commercial primary health services for minimum support infrastructure certainly far, it was recorded there are no cases of people in Papua. has various challenges in health field which maternal mortality during the period of must be faced by the medical team. One 2015-2018. Anna Ametong, one of the patients in Asiki challenge is reducing the mortality rate According to dr. Firman, prior to the Clinic was also grateful for the free health of pregnant and delivering women, and presence of the clinic, which was built services. “Medical treatment becomes newborn babies. by Korindo Group, the cause of the high closer and better,” Anna said while getting maternal mortality rate is the culture checked for her and her child’s health. The mortality rate is indeed quite high in factor passed down from generations Indonesia. Based on the data obtained by to generations. Since the past, the local In addition, Asiki Clinic also gave medical ASEAN Secretariat, the Maternal Mortality community have always believed that health through the general poly, Ratio (MMR) in Indonesia is the second giving birth in a tent or in the forest is dental poly, adequate laboratory, and highest after Laos among other ASEAN better compared to giving birth in other health education and nutritional status countries. The MMR in Indonesia reached places. improvement of the community. For its 309/100,000 women in labor. Cases commitment and contribution to the of maternal and newborn mortality in Where in fact giving birth in the forest community, Asiki Clinic was awarded as Indonesia often occurred in areas where with the lack of sterile health facilities and the Best Primary Health Facility (FKTP) at health services are less adequate. competent medical personnel will greatly national level by BPJS Health last August endanger the condition of mothers and 2019.[cka/pr] Therefore, efforts to reduce MMR and the babies given birth to. This mindset is newborn mortality rate become one of slowly changed by the team from the clinic eight priority programs in Asiki Clinic. The by inviting mothers to give birth in Asiki medical team went straight to the location Clinic with more adequate facilities and in handling this case by improving health personnel. services for mothers, toddlers, and Family Planning (KB). On the other hand, the geographic factor cannot be denied as one of the difficulties To reach mothers living in remote villages, faced. Many pregnant women in villages Asiki Clinic encouraged Mobile Service are located quite far from Asiki Clinic program in cooperation with local public location. However, the doctors in high spirit health centers. Through the mobile continue to pick up the women one by one service, the team of doctors would visit to be taken to the clinic and give birth with mothers living in remote areas to be given proper medical procedures, in order to health education. reduce MMR in remote areas.

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Supporting Independence of Papua Community

BOVEN DIGOEL – In order to support Robi explained that the yield from the also used by the people to buy household economic independence in the community planting will firstly be used to meet needs such as rice and is beneficial to living around the company’s operational people’s needs. When the people are improve the economy of the surrounding area, Korindo Group is teaching the local able to meet their needs, the land can be community. community to do vegetable planting which developed for business and add some extra is beneficial from the health side and to income. “We hope with the planting cultivation aid, gain extra income for the family. this will be able to help people to gain the In addition to providing farm land and willingness to manage their own land, so This is held by the oil palm plantation vegetable seedlings, Korindo also provided they can be independent in the future,” company, alongside the residents of Boven farming tools to the community such Robi Sinai explained. Digoel, Papua Province. Assistant Manager as hoes, shovels, plant seeds bags, and of Public Relations at Korindo Group, Robi sprayers. The vegetable cultivation program was Sinai stated that activity aims to stimulate certainly positively welcomed by the and motivate people so an economic “Korindo will also continue to control community. The Farmers’ Group also independence can be realized. the progress and provide coaching to delivered their gratitude for the aid and the community with aim to motivate guidance given in the vegetable planting “We hope that the community will be the community so they can be more cultivation activity. According to them, the better in managing their own land. ethusiastic in utilizing the land,” said Robi vegetable planting cultivation activity also According to plan, the vegetable cultivation who is also the coordinator of planting helps Papuan mothers to spend their daily activity will be held monthly in different cultivation social aid. lives with beneficial things. locations,” Robi said not long ago. Planting cultivation program that has “We thank the company for giving us Several locations that have been visited been encouraged by Korindo since last attention and teaching us planting. We by Korindo to teach the people vegetable 2018 aims to motivate people to utilize hope the yield from the planting activity planting are Aiwat Village, Kali Kao Village, the surrounding environment in a better will be able to improve our economy,” Miri Village, Asiki Village, and Camp 19 way, where there are still many unused said Keristina Kawap, the Coordinator of located in Boven Digoel Regency, Papua. yards or land. The yield can also be sold Farmers’ Group in Camp 19. Korindo is also committed to keep to add some extra income for the family. providing the seedlings to the community. Therefore, the farming activity will be A positive response and full support are able to increase the income for the also shown by the Agricultural Service. The types of vegetables planted, among community’s economy in “income remote Kusaeri, as the officer from Agricultural others, are corn, kale, chili, mustard green, Papua. Service of Boven Digoel Regency said that eggplant, spinach, and many others, which his team will always be ready to help, can be consumed by the community. Even according to Davit Igiti, the Chief of if needed, on the technical side of the The land used for vegetable cultivation Igiti Clan in Asiki Village, Jair District, Boven program.[ant/pr] is 100 metre square each, and will later Digoel. The yield from vegetable harvest be handed over to and developed by the of planting cultivation program, which is community themselves. also held in his village, has managed to be sold outside of his village. The profit is

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school education level were selected. According to the General Secretary of 100 Children These students were ranked from first to Korindo Foundation, Mr. Yi Sun Hyeong, tenth place in each of their schools. in his welcoming speech, until 2018, the of Employees The scholarship recipients are children foundation has provided scholarships to of employees working at Korindo Group 2,300 people, consisting of children of Receive Jakarta, PT Aspex Kumbong, PT Korindo employees, students from 5 universities, Heavy Industry, PT Kenertec Power System, and university students who received Scholarships PT Bimaruna Jaya, and PT Dongbang scholarships to Korea. Development. “In September and October, Korindo from Korindo Unlike the previous years, this time, Foundation plans to once again create a Korindo Foundation also provided Scholarship Program for high-achieving Foundation scholarships to high-achieving children students from various universities, namely from non-academic field. Out of 100 UI, UGM, UPI, IPB, and UNAS. At the Jakarta – Korindo Foundation symbolically scholarship recipients, two of them are end of the year, there will be a selection handed over scholarships to the most National Champions of Pencak Silat and for student exchange program to South accomplished children of Korindo Group Taekwondo Competitions. Korea,” he said. (ray/pr) employees for the 2019-2020 Academic Year. This time, the foundation did not only “Thank you, Korindo. This scholarship provide scholarships to high-achieving gives me motivation to further improve my children in academic field, but also the accomplishment in the future,” said Arrum ones in non-academic field. Sulysmawati, the daughter of Warsito (Aspex Kumbong), who is a Champion of From 114 applicants, 100 high-achieving Pencak Silat at the Kartini Championship students from junior high school and high and Padjadjaran National Championship.

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Empowering the Community, Korindo Group Improves South Halmahera’s Economy

HALMAHERA – The attendance of Oil Palm Plantation Division of Korindo Group in the Village of Gane, South Halmahera Regency (Halsel), North Maluku (North Maluku), is considered can help to improve the regional economy. By their business activities, the company which engaged in the field of oil palm plantations can empower local communities. Secretary of Head of Planning of, Yahya revealed, the two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles Gane Dalam Village, Jamal Kun said, the compnay would continue to work together from the capital of West Gane Saketa to presence of this division also opened up with the local community in managing oil the East Gane region. job creation for the community, so the palm plantations. unemployment rate in surrounding villages “Access roads have been opened about decreased. Until now, there have been 88% or 664 30 km and residents who live in Gane local workers employed by Oil Palm Dalam Village, Yomen Joronga now can Previously, Communities around the Plantation Division of Korindo Group, as be connected to Saketa, the capital of the company only able to send their children evidence of community empowerment West Gane Subdistrict. This is a company to the highest level of senior high school has reduced the unemployment rate and effort so that villages that were previously or equivalent, now they able to send increase the regional economy. isolated can be opened,” Yahya said.[ant/ their children to universities, because the pr] community has earned a steady income by He added, the company has a responsibility working at the company. to help develop the potential of the surrounding community by helping to open “Access road has “Therefore, I hope that the company’s access roads from one village to another. activities can be expanded, so that the been opened about level of income and the economy of the Previously, the 8 villages around the 30 km and residents surrounding communities can increase,” company were isolated. But now, with the Jamal said in his written statement.The opening of access roads, residents can use who live starting from the village of Gane Dalam, Yomen Joronga can now be connected to Saketa, the capital of the West Gane District. This is an effort by the company so that the villages which were previously isolated can be opened,”

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In Support of Nawa Cita, Korindo Accelerates Development in Boven Digoel

PAPUA - Korindo Group, a company bridges. In fact, Asiki Clinic, a clinic built Later on, the students will be placed in engaged in oil palm plantation, by Korindo in Jair District, Boven Digoel, several posts in Korindo according to their is committed in supporting the Papua, managed to receive a title of The educational backgrounds, such as Office implementation of Nawa Cita vision, or Best Primary Clinic at the National Level in Administration, Agribusiness, and others. developing Indonesia from the periphery last August. This complemented the title in order to accelerate infrastructure of Best Performance of Primary Clinic in In its efforts to improve the education in development that can improve the quality Papua and West Papua awarded by BPJS the remote areas, Korindo also provided of life of people around the oil palm Health last 2017. scholarships to the students. The concession areas. scholarships were given to students so This clinic plays an important role in they can further their education at various One of the areas is Boven Digoel Regency, improving the quality of the surrounding levels, starting from elementary school, Papua, which is one of the most eastern community. This is because prior to Asiki junior high school, high school, to college region and is a direct border with the Clinic’s presence, people had to travel up level. On the other side, Korindo also neighbouring country, Papua New Guinea. to 12 hours to get access to the nearest provided stationery and toy supplies for health facility, which is located in Merauke. children, with aim to improve the school Through one of its subsidiaries in oil quality and increase play tools for children palm industry, PT Tunas Sawa Erma Korindo also seeks to drive the economic at playgroup level. (TSE), Korindo has provided a significant wheel for the community by providing contribution in realizing infrastucture skill and capacity development, starting Justinus Gambenop, one of the customary development and the community’s from planting, livestock farming, to brick- rights owners in Subur District, which is capacity in the 73 thousand populated making. Ayomi continued by saying that Korindo Group concession area, stated district. this is Korindo’s efforts so people can that Korindo’s presence in his region is start a business independently, and in the described as “from darkness to light.” The Deputy General Manager of TSE, end, open work opportunities for clan This is because, before Korindo started Daniel Sim Ayomi stated that in providing members, and improve the economy of its opration in the region, which directly its contribution to the community, his team families in the community. borders with Papua New Guinea, Boven refers to the main program of five pillars, Digoel was very disadvantaged in physical namely education/social culture, health, “So it’s not merely a contribution that infrastructure development and economy. economy, environment, and infrastructure. can run out after one-two time use. We also want people to be economically “The most noticeable was the opening “In all of our operational areas, our first independent,” he added. of so many job opportunities and priority is being able to give back to the development of so many public facilities community and environment. The 5 pillars Not only that, Korindo also seeks to such as clinic, schools, worship places, and become guidelines, in doing the company’s improve the quality of human resources, so on,” Justinus stated.[ant/pr] social contribution activities and in our especially the next generation in Indonesia entire cycle of work,” he said when met by by supporting the government programs ANTARA not long ago. in education. The support is reflected on Industrial Field Work Practice (PKL) In terms of infrastructure, Korindo has held by the company for vocational high built a number of social facilities such school (SMK) students in the company’s as worship places, schools, clinics, and operational area.

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increase solidarity between the company, disaster that struck South Halmahera Harmony community, employees, and stakeholders some time ago. The company and people in the company’s area,” said Flori, one of worked together to rebuild the villages in Between Korindo the members of the organizing committee South Halmahera Regency. Repairing road of Indonesia’s 74th Independence Day access that was closed due to earthquake, and the Remote Celebaration in Asiki. He revealed that supplying clean water, repairing damaged people’s enthusiasm is always high every buildings and insfrastructure together. Community year. “Our company’s management is very The company also supports the efforts concerned with what happened in the PAPUA – A synergy between the from the local community. One of the community, because we have been a part community and investors is the main key things held not long ago is providing aid of the community in the area,” said the of a development. Therefore, Korindo for the PRR Sisters Community in Asiki. CSC Coordinator of PT GMM, Mahdi M. Group always seeks to create a harmonized The aid, which is in the form of sewing Nur. life with all levels of society living around machines and operational building, aims to the company’s operational area. The boost the sewing skills of Papuan mothers,” In everyday lives, the community and the harmony that has been built since long ago said the Head of PPR Sisters, Sr. Maria company have a high sense of tolerance. is reflected in everyday lives, where the Apolinaris, PRR. The community and the company do not company and community live side by side hesitate to visit each other in order to in harmony. In addition, Korindo has built Asiki Park, meet invitation of religious celebrations or which became a gathering and recreation other social activities. Just like the event on the 74th site for people. Everyone is free to come. Independence Day of Indonesia, celebrated The park is also filled with playing facilities The togetherness that exists between the festively by the Oil Palm Division in Asiki and flora and fauna education for kids. company and the community is a proof in Boven Digoel Regency, Papua with that a harmony holds an important role in the surrounding community. At the Harmony in Halmahera development sustainability. Certainly, this celebration, there were flag ceremony, In other regions, similar harmony is also synergy will continue to be maintained various competitions, and a carnival built in Korindo’s operational area in Gane and strengthened for common progress parading around the villages with people Dalam Village, South Halmahera, North and improvement, especially in frontier, wearing traditional costumes from regions Maluku. Even though it has only been outermost, and disadvantaged (3T) regions in Indonesia or various professions. a few years of operating in the region, in Indonesia. [ant/ana/pr] Everyone participated, mingling with one a synergy between PT Gelora Mandiri another without judging each others’ Membangun (GMM) with the surrounding backgrounds. community is felt quite strongly.

“This event has become an annual The sense of togetherness is very much routine held by Korindo, with aim to felt especially following the earthquake

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Korindo Goes to School Involves 1,200 Students

JAKARTA – A concrete proof of the welcome from participants who are According to her again, with the seminar, commitment in providing assistance for the students from various schools. the children became more aware of the development of human resources quality is negative impact and the gadget addiction shown once again by Korindo Group. This “I’m so happy there are seminars like that if left untreated, can give fatal impact time, Korindo Foundation in collaboration this being held at schools, and my school and even influence their future. with the Learning & Innovation Center happened to be the one visited. I like how Division and Paper Division held a program they delivered the materials. There are “Furthermore, there are materials on time Korindo Goes To School 2019. This stories about how baby chicks turned out management, which in my opinion is also program involved 1200 students from 10 to be eagles, and on how to socialize with important to be discussed to the children junior high schools and high schools in a positive friends, they also talked about here so they can appreciate time more and number of regions spread in South Jakarta, the impact of gadgets. We were also given use their time as best as possible and filled East Jakarta, and Bogor Regency in July to direction so we can compete with others with positive things so they wouldn’t waste September 2019. in a healthy way. The point is, we can’t their time easily,” Yuli added. waste our time, it must be used as best as Wrapped in a Character Building & possible and one way is by studying,” Said She hoped that Korindo can reach success. National Education Training Program Desi, who is a student of SMPN 54 Jakarta. “I hope next time we can collaborate for junior high school and high school A positive response was also shown by the again, whether it’s for education or social students, the purpose of this activity is to school. “This is a very positive seminar, program. I, on behalf of the big family of build a positive character for students, so because by holding a motivation seminar SMPN 200, would like to thank Korindo for they would possess good self-awareness like this, it is hoped that it can bring a the event,” she said. in studying and in life in general, provide positive impact for the sustainability of motivation for students in reaching their the children at school,” said Yuli, the Vice Korindo Foundation, in collaboration goals and life purpose, and prepare the Principal of SMPN 200, Jakarta. with CSC Team of Paper Division, and the next best generation with characters and Learning and Innovation Center Division positive self-esteem. She explained that there are many moral of Korindo Group always receive a warm values that can be taken from the delivered welcome in every school they visit. The In addition, the event also aims to try to materials. Starting from the proper way Facilitator Team has even received special explore the students’ potential to always in facing the digital era that requires us requests from the school to give special gain achievements in school, and create a to interact more through gadgets that materials on organization, leadership, and discipline character that is able to use their will certainly impact children nowadays, other materials on various activities by the time as much and as best as possible. who can be addicted to gadgets and will Intra-School Student Organization (OSIS). The event which was wrapped as a seminar certainly affect their studying and social (csc/rezza/pr) “Character Building & Achievement interaction with their peers. Motivation” received a enthusiatic

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Children in Remote Area Receive Scholarships from Korindo

PAPUA – Korindo Group Papua, through The scholarship program is a commitment its Corporate Social Contributions (CSC) from Korindo Group Papua as the program, has once again provided company’s concern towards the education Education Scholarship aid, on 16th world particularly the education in the September 2019 by BCA-D and on 18th remote area. With aim to motivate Papuan September 2019 by BCA-C. native children in studying and seeking education to become children who are The scholarships were given to the helpful to the family and the country in students in Jair District and Subur District the future. The Scholarship Handover in Boven Digoel Regency and Ulilin District ceremony was attended by 37 people in Merauke Regency. These scholarships consisting of the company management, has been given since 2013 until now with a village officials, teacher representatives, total fund of approximately 2.7 billion and students and their parents. a total number of scholarship recipients of 1,114 people, with average 185 people The Head of Aiwat Village, Pius Kanduga, per year. who also attended the ceremony delivered In 2019, the scho his gratitude to the company and gave a larship recipients of 84 students with 51 message hoping the scholarship aid can students from BCA-C consisting of 20 be used well so it can be beneficial for the elementary school students, 11 junior high development of education in Papua.(egi/ school students, 18 high school/vocational ppa/pr) high school students, and 2 university students, and 33 students from BCA-D consisting of 11 elementary students, 3 junior high school students, 11 high school/junior high school students, and 4 university students.

The aid was handed over by Mr. Jung Chanho as the General Manager of Public Relations of Korindo Papua alongside Mr. Daniel Sim Ayomi as the Deputy General Manager of Public Relations Asiki, and was directly received by the students who were being accompanied by their parents and was witnessed by the school principles and the village chiefs.

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Mentoring on Plant Cultivation for Papuans

PAPUA – Oil Palm Plantation Division of In addition, the community also hoped the well-being,” said the Manager of Public Korindo Group, Papua POP A and POP B company to not only give assistance on Relations of POP A, Marthen Pare. held a mentoring program on vegetable vegetable plantation, but also on fish and plants cultivation which is held in a number poultry cultivation. “We have prepared One of the residents of Kukurantap Village, of villages located in Boven Digoel Regency, a land for fish ponds and poultry cages, Gervasius Mikan, showed his happiness Papua. This activity was held as a concern we are just waiting for the fish seeds and and gratitude towards the company. from the company in order to improve the poultry along with the cages from the “Hopefully, the plant cultivation social the economy of the community living company,” said Sesilisius, the Clan Chief of service will become an example and will be in the remote area. The purpose of the Ketabang I. followed by our friends who are present mentoring program is to encourage the today,” he said. community to become more independent Meanwhile, on November 26th 2019, POP in improving their family’s economic well- A also held a CSC activity by providing The Village Community Assistance Team being, through utilization of empty land farming tools in Kukurantap Village in Jair (TPPMK) which was formed by Korindo around their home. (See video http://bit. District, Boven Digoel Regency. The types Papua will continue to be committed in ly/BudidayaSayuran) of assistance provided by the company are assisting the community as an effort to farming tools, such as hoes, watering cans, improve the people’s economy in Papua. As a result of the mentoring program, sprayer tanks, and vegetable seeds such as (egi/ppa/pr) the Oil Palm Plantation Division, POP B kale, choy sum, eggplant, yardlong bean, alongside Kahong II Clan and Ketabang corn, and chili. I Clan have experienced harvest of vegetables in Getentiri Village, Jair District, In addition to the farming tools, the Boven Digoel Regency. This is the second company also taught how to do proper harvest following the first harvest in farming, so they can bring more optimal October 10th 2019. results.

The types of plants being harvested this The plant cultivation progam is a time are corn and kale plants in Kahong II sustainable program and will continue in Clan and corn plants in Ketabang I Clan. different locations. “The company hopes “We have felt the result of this vegetable with the donation, the local community cultivation, furthermore we will expand will be motivated to utilize the empty the vegetable plantation to bring out more yard at their homes to benefit the clan, results,” said Andreas Namagi, the Clan particularly to meet the daily food needs Chief of Kahong II. and improve the family’s economic

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Korindo Group Supports Children’s Education in Remote Papua

PAPUA – Education is one of the keys to Dominikus Bokavi, speaking on behalf of place to live, so they can focus on studying, improve human resources quality for his friends. be independent, and discipline themselves. the success of a nation’s development. However, not everyone has easy access to Korindo’s scholarships, which are always As many as 22 students are staying in the education. Especially for children living the given every year, have also managed to dormitories. They continue to receive border and remote areas, with minimum bring benefits for them to gain higher higher education at Musamus Merauke public facilities and infrastructure. education. It is proven that this year, 4 University with their chosen majors. children from Boven Digoel, Papua, which Having realized this, Korindo through are children of customary rights owners, “This becomes a serious commitment from its business units, particularly the ones managed to receive scholarships from the Korindo Group to improve the quality of located in Merauke and Boven Digoel, government to study at Stiper Agricultural human resources in remote areas,” Daniel Papua, is committed to contribute in Institute Yogyakarta. Sim Ayomi, as the Deputy GM of Public improving education for children in Relations Korindo Papua, explained. the regions. Korindo’s commitment is This was successfully accomplished due to felt through the scholarship provided the assistance from the company, that has Ayomi hoped, Korindo Group’s contribution regularly to encourage them to gain higher been providing counseling and coaching in education can be followed by other education. until the scholarships are received. companies, particularly the ones located in remote areas. This is considered important It is recorded up to June 2019, Korindo, “I hope with this assistance, the children of in order to help improve the quality of which is located to Papua, have provided Papua can be more motivated and excited human resources in Indonesia.[ant/pr] scholarships valued at least Rp74 million to study and will bring benefits for the for 124 students. These students come nation and country in the future,” said the from various education levels, namely 53 General Manager of Public Relations of elementary students, 37 junior high school Korindo Papua, Mr. Chinguk Cheong. students, 20 vocational school students, and 14 chidren from Getentiri Village, who Not only scholarships, Korindo also were sent to colleges in Merauke, Papua. provides various facilities that can support a maximum learning process. For example, This scholarship is positively welcomed some time ago, Korindo Papua has by the students. “We are truly grateful for inaugurated male and female dormitories Korindo, and we promise we will study in Merauke Regency. The dormitories, better in the future,” said one of the provided by Korindo, were dedicated to students of SMKN 1 Jair, Boven Digoel, the students, so they could have a decent

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In Drought, Residents of Cileungsi Receive 96,000 Litres of Clean Water Supply

CILEUNGSI – The Meteorology, Climatology, Renaldi, Assistant Manager of Korindo “We positively welcome the CSR activity and Geophysical Agency, Dramaga Group acknowledged that this is the from Korindo Group that distributes clean Climatology Station predicted that dry company’s concern towards the real water to the people who are experiencing season will continue to occur in the next condition among the community. drought,” he said. two months. He stated that his team provided a subsidy According to him, drought is not the direct Therefore, several regions in Bogor will of 96,000 litres of water every month to cause that can result in death, but drought still experience drought, particularly in the the residents there. “We distributed it to is a potential danger that can bring bad eastern region of Bogor Regency. the people in need and this condition has impact to the community. (radar/kom) The need for water supply in the region been going on since three months ago,” he becomes increasingly urgent and the explained yesterday. citizens have run out of clean water supply, that they are forced to rely on the dirty This time, Renaldi continued, his team river water that is receding. distributed clean water to three location points in Dayeuh Village, Thursday (12/9). Seeing the condition, the Management of One of the elders from Dayeuh Village, Korindo Group’s Paper Division through RT01/01, Ceong admitted that he and the their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) other residents are in high need of clean program responded the condition felt by water at the moment, particularly for daily the residents especially the ones living near needs such as cooking. the company’s location.

Korindo Distributes Sacrificial Animals for Eid al-Adha 1440 H

appreciated the company’s participation that is always consistent with its social welfare programs.

Iwan Santoso - Iwan Santoso

JAKARTA – In the Eid al-Adha 1440 H The business units that received the The Secretary of Pancoran subdistrict, celebration, Korindo Group distributed sacrificial animals are namely Korindo Iwan Santoso, appreciated the company’s sacrificial animals for people around the Headquarters in South Jakarta, Paper participation that is always consistent business units operating in the region 1 Division in Cileungsi, Bogor, Heavy Industry with its social welfare programs. “Not area (Jabodetabek & Banten). This 2019, Division in Balaraja and Ciwandan, only at this Eid ul-Adha moment, we see the company distributed one cattle with Banten. This is a part of the Corporate Korindo as a company that keeps giving 330 kg weight and 16 goats. The sacrificial Social Contributions program (CSC/ contribution for the community, especially animals were distributed directly to four CSR) of the company as a part of the in greening and health in Pancoran area,” areas of Korindo’s business units. company’s participation for the sake of the said Iwan Santoso during the distribution community. of the sacrificial animals. [csc/pr]

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Korindo Papua Builds Mi River Bridge

ASIKI – A bridge is a strategic facility for the community’s needs, which is not only to connect communication between residents but also as a support facility to improve the economic wheels of a region. Roles from the government and the private sector in fulfilling the people’s needs together are needed.

As felt by the community in Ujung Kia could only be crossed by motorbikes, but Also present at the inauguration were the Village, Ki District, Boven Digoel, Papua, now it can be crossed by four-wheel-drive Director of PT TSE B, Mr. Cho Hyun Mo who use Mi River Bridge every day for vehicles and even bigger vehicles. with the entire board. “What we have their daily activities. Unfortunately, the The inauguration of the bridge was done is the real proof of the company in condition of the bridge has become fragile attended by dozens of people who happily helping the community,” said Cho Hyun and endanger the people who walk across welcomed the finished construction. Mo. [eggy/humasPPA] it. “We are so happy and we feel helped by Now, people can breathe easily, since Korindo Group’s assistance in building Korindo Group through their subsidiary, Mi River Bridge. We hope the company PT Tunas Sawa Erma POP B (TSE B), which continue to show concern towards the specializes in oil palm plantation has community,” said the Village Chief of Ujung finished rebuilding the construction of the Kia, Serfinus Imug at the inauguration of 200-meter bridge. Previously, the bridge the bridge on Saturday (18/1).

DKM of Paper Division Donates to Orphans

CILEUNGSI – in the atmosphere of event was also attended by Sukardina the Meanwhile, the Management of Paper celebrating Muharram month, Korindo Headman of Dayeuh Village, expressing Division Kim Jin Woo responded all the Group’s Paper Division with Mosque gratitude to Korindo Group’s Paper Division thanks and prayers from the orphans. As Prosperity Council (DKM) of Al – Hidayah for consistently holding this event every the director, he is grateful for the prayers. donated to 100 orphans lived surround the year. “Hopefully Korindo Group will always be company’s area. here and will be successful in the future,” “Thank you to Korindo for always sharing he said. (kom/cka) In his speech, the Head of Al-Hidayah to us the Dayeuh Village residents and DKM Budiono said that this event is an surrounding area,” she revealed. Ardi, annual routine held by DKM once in every one of the orphans who received the 10 Muharram. This year, we could still donation could not hold back his emotion donate to 143 children. This is an endless and really happy to accept the donation. happiness as we share with each other, “Alhamdulillah Korindo, thank you,” he Budiono explained last week. This social said.

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Forestry Division Holds Free Mass Circumcision Service PANGKALAN BUN – As a social concern and to fulfill people’s aspiration, the Forestry Division of Korindo Group held a mass circumcision service for children living around the company’s area, on the mid of November 2019. the participants are not charged with a with a motto that says, ‘build for the The target of the mass circumcision among fee because this is purely the company’s country,’” he said. others, are people living in Umpang role towards the interest of people living Village, South Arut Subdistrict. The mass around the company,” he stated. In the development process, Forestry circumcision service was attended by the Division keep prioritizing a synergy parents and the local community leaders. According to him, this kind of activities with every stakeholder related to the In addition to the free circumcision service have been done often times because government, the community, and several funded by the company, the participants circumcision has become an obligation that other parties. [prokal/arif] also received gifts handed over by the supports children’s health in the future. General Manager of Forestry Division, Mr. According to Erwan, health empowerment Kim Geun Tai. “This kind of activities have is a social side that occupies a priority been held several times in clinic,” said the position by the management of Forestry assistant Manager of CSR, Erwansyah Ardi. Division.

The mass circumcision service was not The free healthcare held by the company’s only meant for the Muslims children, but clinic is open to all people, whether it’s children who were not Muslims also employees, the family of employees, and received the same treatment, just like what people around the company’s area. has been done in Panahan Village, North “Everyone received the same treatment. Arut Subdistrict. “All the activities are free, This is the management’s commitment

Divisi Heavy Industry Helps 85 Orphans

BANTEN – The Heavy Industry Division gratitude towards the company that has of Korindo Group located in Tangerang, been giving attention to the children in Banten, held an aid distribution to 85 need. orphaned children on last August. The recipients of this aid are children living The aid distribution is a the company’s around the company’s location and some form of concern that has become a happiness to the people in need,” said former employees’ children who are still at tradition for the company to share and Ajigiri, HRD Manager of Heavy Industry elementary to high school. help the people in need. “This is the Division.(nur/khi) company’s form of attention and concern The community leaders in Balaraja, towards the community. We hope this aid Tangerang Banten, Al Jupri delivered his from the company can provide a certain

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Paper Division Distributes 2,100 Staple Food Packages

CILEUNGSI – The Paper Division of Korindo Group located in Cileungsi, Bogor, West Java distributed 2,100 packages of staple food some time ago to the people living around the company’s area. The donation In the activity, the General Manager of here, and they have provided so many was accepted by people with affectionate HRD and GA, Mr. Kim Jon Woo was present donations. Thank you so much, Aspex,” and happy feelings. to oversee the social activity, and to also said Granny Rodiah (80) softly.[kom/asp/pr] socialize with the surrounding residents. The social care action this time was “This is a form of our concern. Hopefully themed, “Gaining Victory by Sharing” and this donation can help ease people’s involved the management, employees, economic pressure,” said Kim Jon Woo and people living in 3 villages located during the activity. around the company, Dayeuh Village, Parungdegdeg Village, and Cileungsi Kidul The people showed their happiness and Village. Each person received a package gratitude for the company’s concern consisting of 5 kg of rice, 2 litres of cooking towards the people so far. “Aspex has oil, and 1 kg of sugar. been paying attention towards the people

Kobar Government Receives Donation of Agricultural Vehicles from Korindo

WEST KOTAWARINGIN – The regency group that are in need of agricultural Showroom of WAW-Korindo, on Jl. Ahmad government of West Kotawaringin, Central equipment. Yani Pangkalan Bun, Thursday Kalimantan received a donation of three (14/11/2-19). tricycles from the company that specializes “I thank Korindo for donating 3 units in forestry in Pangkalan Bun, Thursday of tricycles to the government of West He said, so far, the company’s role in (14/11/2019). The donation of three units Kotawaringin. At the moment, the regent assisting the donation in agriculture of tricyles is the form of the company’s CSR of Kobar is on his out-of-town duty and and plantation has been amazing. This towards the local government. I will report to him,” said the Assistant purpose of this program is to folllow the of Regent in Government and People’s government’s regulation in regard to CSR The government of Kobar also plans to Welfare, Tengku Alisyahbanasaat while fund. (sindonews/pr) distribute the donation to the farmers receiving the tricyle donation in the

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Paper Division Participates in ‘Bebersih Situ Pemda’

CILEUNGSI – Paper Division of Korindo cleaning tools such as 30 pitchforks, The company’s participation in Bebersih Group once again held a collaboration 100 pair of gloves, 100 sacks, and a Situ Pemda event became one of the with Bogor Regency Government, West lawnmower. “We did not only come with company’s program series called, “Korindo Java Province. This time, the collaboration the volunteers, but also the tools needed,” Go Green”. This is one of the company’s held by Paper Division is the event Festival said Komarinda, the CSC Coordinator of efforts and commitments in supporting Situ Front City 2019 and the pancakarsa Paper Division. the environmental preservation and social month of Bogor Regency, which sustainability. is called Bebersih Situ Pemda (Lake The activity of the Paper Division in this Cleaning by Regional Government) on the environmental preservation received “Korindo Group is truly concerned with early November. The company sent its appreciation and a positive response from environmental preservation, because employees to become volunteers and they the local government. In his welcoming this becomes inseparable part of the actively participated in the environmental speech, the Regent of Bogor delivered his company’s operation,” said Ko Jae Woong, clean-up event. gratitude to the company for participating the Director of Paper Division.[kom/pr] in the activity. Moreover, Korindo is the In addition to the volunteers, Korindo only company involved in this cleaning Group’s Paper Division also prepared action with the government.

Supplementary Feeding Program (PMT) in no less than 200 parents come to Korindo Foundation the form of milk, biscuits, and nutritional partner integrated health posts for their food for babies and toddlers living around children’s weight measurementand health Facilitates Nutrition the company’s area. examination. This shows that the level Fulfillment for of awareness from the parents overtheir It is recorded that during the period of babies and toddlers’ health is quite high. 932 Toddlers in March – June 2019, as many as 932 babies and toddlers in 12 integrated health The Head of the Driving Team of PKK of Pancoran Sub- posts (posyandu) in Pancoran sub-district Pancoran Sub-district, Dr. Dewi Mayanti, have been facilitated by this program. who was present and gave lecture to the District In addition,Korindo also continues to posyandu cadres during Gebyar Kesehatan be in coordination with the Team of Masyarakat (people’s health event)at JAKARTA – The awareness on nutrition Empowerment and Family Welfare (PKK) Tiga Durian Child Friendly Integrated fulfillment since early age is one of at village and sub-district levels in order to Public Space (RPTRA), Pancoran last june, the important factors to formqualified prevent cases of malnutrition. appreciated the steps taken by Korindo, human resources. This becomes the that is consistent in their efforts to improve basis for Korindo to help contribute This is a collaboration program with the quality of people’s health in Pancoran through Corporate Social Contribution integrated health posts in Pancoran sub-district. [rezza lazuardi/cscjkt] (CSC) programs in health.One of them is sub-district since 2016. Every month,

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Insight

Derawan Island, The Alluring Natural Sea in East Kalimantan

Not only becoming an area for the Manta Point new capital city of Indonesia, East Not far from Sangalaki Island, there is a Kalimantan also has very charming favorite spot for tourist to snorkle. Apart from the crystal clear sea with white sand, natural attractions. You can find the the presence of Manta Ray stingrays makes natural beauty of the sea that feels this place even more special. authentic and neat in Derawan The Manta Rays here are often seen Island. Derawan Island actually foraging for small plankton. You can see consists of several small islands the Manta Ray from noon to evening while forming into an island. enjoying the calming sea. Pulau Sangalaki On Sangalaki Island, you will not only enjoy The island located in Berau the fun vacation on the beach. But here, Regency can be a choice of you will also be able to see a lot of sea destination for those who want to turtles. Sangalaki Island is a conservation experience the fresh blue sea with area for the sea turtles to lay eggs. There a beautiful atmosphere ready to are various types of sea turtles, but the ones you can see the most here green sea spoil your eyes. turtles and hawksbill sea turtles.

Here are the places that must be If you are lucky enough, you can also included in your list of destinations see the release of hatchling (newborn) for a vacation to the Derawan sea turtles. This can be a new exciting Islands. experience for you as well as widen your knowledge to be more aware of living creatures in marine habitat.

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Danau Labuan Cermin Before going home to end your trip, you have to make a stop at Labuan Cermin Lake. This lake is known to be the last destination to end your holiday at Derawan Island. This lake is located in Biduk-Biduk Sub-District. As the name suggests, Labuan Cermin lake is indeed a clear lake just like looking at the mirror. People are in awe to see a tiny boat on the lake looks like floating.

This lake is definitely to be the top spot for tourists who Pulau Kakaban Goa Haji Mangku like taking pictures. The green Kakaban Island has become one of the Different with other spots, you need more turquoise lake water is so clear unique destinations in the Derawan time and effort to reach to Haji Mangku that tourists can clearly see Islands. On Kakaban Island, there is a Cave. You start with a speedboat from the what’s in the water. Besides freshwater lake. Formerly, Kakaban Island starting point to Maratua Island for 15-20 taking pictures, you can also do is a tidal island. Then the sea water in the minutes. You must carefully choose when snorkeling here. But please be middle gradually turns into a freshwater you go, because Goa Haji Mangku can careful as this lake has a depth lake. only be reached at low tide. After riding a of up to 5 meters. The best time speedboat, you must walk for at least 10 to visit Lake Labuan Cermin is at On Kakaban Island, you can feel the minutes on the track with sharp corals and noon. With the bright sun, you sensation of swimming along together with through little forest until you arrive at the can see the best moments that thousand of jellyfish. This lake has become cave mouth. shine on this lake. a habitat for jellyfish. But do not worry as they are stingless jellyfish due to the But after that journey, your struggle will So those are the destinations you sea water turning into fresh water in this be paid off with the splendid scenery of must visit in Derawan Island area. lake. You can swim safely without getting natural pool seen from the cave mouth No need to worry for difficult worried about being stung. with a clear blue water surface. You can access to get you there, because even try the sensation of jumping straight there are many travel agents that from the mouth of the cave that half of offer you trips to Derawan Island. it covered with water only if you dare. To The prices may vary, adjustable visit Goa Haji Mangku, it is advisable to go with your budget and your during the day, because the sunlight will time. Certainly, Derawan Island pour down the cave to the inside. could be an alternative tourist destination you can dream of. [cka]

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Top Management of Korindo Group visit the New Global Ship

Explanation on Ship Specifications to Top Inauguration of Utilization of the New Global Ship Management

Award Handover Ceremony for Employees Award Handover Ceremony for Best with Service Period of 30 Years Employees of 2019

2022 FSC Certification Kick-Off Meeting 2020 New Year Opening Ceremony

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Empowering Blockchain Summit 2020

Provision of Free Healthcare Service Socialization on Healthy Living for for Papua Indigenous Community Papua Indigenous Community

Handover of Sacrificial Animals to Com- Aid Distribution for Natural Disaster munity Around the Company Area Victims in Bogor

Handover of Korindo Foundation Scholarship Korindo Family Gathering 2019 in to High-Achieving Children of Employees Jakarta

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Aid Distribution of Staple Food to Community in Papua Remote Area

Scholarship Handover from Korindo Scholarship Handover from Korindo Foundation to Students of UPI Bandung Foundation to Students of UNAS Jakarta

Scholarship Handover from Korindo Scholarship Handover from Korindo Foundation Foundation to Students of IPB to Students of University of Indonesia

Yonsei Exchange Program 2020 for Students Handover of Padmamitra Award Certificate of University of Indonesia from DKI Jakarta Provincial Government

Korindo Blood Donation 2019: Healthy for You, Good for Others Blood Donation Event in Jakarta

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Establishment of Pakansari City Forest by Korindo

First Planting of Pakansari City Forest, Bogor Building City Forest Together

Distribution of Staple Food for Papua Distribution of Food Aid on Easter Celebration Reunion of Korindo Foundation Scholarship Indigenous Community 2019 Recipients 2019

Korindo Foundation CSC Program: “Hydroponic Village” Entrepreneurship Facility in Pengadegan - Pancoran Inauguration of Student Dormitory in Merauke, Papua

Intimacy of Korindo Group big family in Employees’ Birthday Celebration

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Winners of Magazine Quiz Edition 05/2019 Magazine Quiz - Edition 6/2020

NAME DIVISION/COMPANY When was Korindo’s New Logo and Slogan Iriana Dhenok M.K PT PAL launched? Andika Eka Putra PT KHI Send your answers to e-mail: Ratna Indriastuti PT Aspex Kumbong [email protected] Nurvita Supply Yanto Irawan PT KTH Include your full name, telephone number, e-mail address, company name, division, and 5 quiz winners will each receive a cash prize of: company location. Rp 200.000,- Each of the 5 quiz winners will get IDR 200,000 in cash and souvenirs. The winner will be announced in the 7th edition.

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