Pelalawan, 6th August – Asian Agri, in collaboration with the Tanoto Foundation and supported by the Pelalawan Regency Government, held a free health screening event for the community in Ukui District, Pelalawan Regency, Riau.
The free health screening aimed at detecting uric acid, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels, as well as conducting TB screening. Additionally, the event provided health education on healthy living and efforts to accelerate the reduction of stunting.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to Asian Agri and Tanoto Foundation for supporting healthcare services in Ukui and surrounding areas. The community’s enthusiasm exceeded our expectations, especially among the elderly, who were grateful for the opportunity to routinely monitor their health. We also conducted TB screening for 26 individuals,” stated the Head of Ukui District Health Centre, Rosdiana.
Group Manager of PT Inti Indosawit Subur – Ukui Group (PT IIS), Victory Brahmana, remarked, “The free health screening is a tangible manifestation of Asian Agri’s philosophy, Good for Community. We cannot achieve our vision of a healthier community alone; hence, the involvement of Tanoto Foundation and the Pelalawan Regency Government is invaluable. Our aim is to help more residents and reduce the prevalence of the diseases screened today. PT IIS, a business unit of Asian Agri, continues to support the acceleration of stunting reduction, especially in Pelalawan Regency, through sustainable programs and initiatives.”
Regional Lead of Tanoto Foundation, Dendi Satria Buana, added, “Tanoto Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life in Indonesia. We collaborate with the government and like-minded partners to achieve this. One of our focuses is improving healthcare services and supporting the government’s efforts to reduce stunting and maternal and infant mortality rates. The health screening and education program in Ukui Subdistrict is a concrete step towards fulfilling this commitment.”
The health screening event, which began at 07:30 AM and concluded around 02:00 PM at Tri Mulya Jaya Village Hall, successfully screened 221 residents. Similar events will be conducted at various locations in the future to reach a wider community.
“We appreciate the concern of Asian Agri and Tanoto Foundation for health issues in our community. Although health screenings have been conducted before, the enthusiasm this time was greater, thanks to the strategic location that attracted more residents from Ukui Subdistrict. We hope that in the future, Asian Agri can also collaborate with our cooperatives to improve the economic sector and other areas,” said Suyana, Head of Tri Mulya Jaya Village.
Previously, Asian Agri and Tanoto Foundation, in cooperation with the Pelalawan Regency Government through the Office of Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection, Population Control, and Family Planning (DP3AP2KB), organised a Regency-Level Stunting Conference at the Pelalawan Regent’s Office on 30th July 2024. This initiative is part of the two companies’ efforts to accelerate the reduction of stunting in Pelalawan Regency. During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Pelalawan Regency Stunting Reduction Acceleration Team (TPPS), Tanoto Foundation, and Asian Agri, along with a joint commitment from the Pentahelix Action Convergence on Stunting in Pelalawan Regency.
About Asian Agri
Asian Agri is one of Indonesia’s leading national private companies producing crude palm oil (CPO) since 1979. To date, Asian Agri manages 100,000 hectares of oil palm plantations and employs over 20,000 people.
As a pioneer of the Indonesian Government’s Smallholder Transmigration Core Plantation Program (PIR-Trans), Asian Agri has partnered with 30,000 plasma smallholders in Riau and Jambi who manage 60,000 hectares of oil palm plantations. Additionally, the company fosters partnerships with independent smallholders to bring positive impacts on their welfare and economic improvement.
By implementing a zero-burning policy and sustainable plantation management practices, Asian Agri helps smallholders increase productivity, crop yields, supply chain traceability and supports them in obtaining certifications. Asian Agri’s factories utilize state-of-the-art technology harnessing self-generated green energy to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
All business units under the umbrella of Asian Agri have obtained ISPO (Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil) certification. Currently, Asian Agri’s core plantations in North Sumatra, Riau, and Jambi provinces, as well as plasma smallholders plantations in Riau and Jambi provinces, are 100% RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certified. Simultaneously, ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) has been achieved for all plantations owned by Asian Agri and its partner farmers.
Asian Agri’s success as one of the leading CPO producers has been internationally recognized with ISO 14001 certification for all its operations. The Learning Institute in Pelalawan, Riau, and the seedling center in Kampar, Riau, are also ISO 9001 certified. Furthermore, Asian Agri’s research and development center in Tebing Tinggi has been certified by the International Plant-Analytical Exchange at the WEPAL lab at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, ensuring high standards.
For further information, please contact:
Corporate Communications, Asian Agri
Email: communications@asianagri.com
About Tanoto Foundation:
The Tanoto Foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation in education, established by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, based on the belief that every individual should have the opportunity to fulfill their potential. The foundation’s programs are designed on the philosophy that quality education accelerates equal opportunities.
We develop individual potential and improve quality of life through quality education from early childhood to adulthood. The three pillars of the Tanoto Foundation’s commitment are improving the learning environment, developing future leaders, and facilitating medical research.
Media Contact:
Corporate Communications Tanoto Foundation
Email: Communication@tanotofoundation.org
Website: www.tanotofoundation.org
