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    "data": {
        "id": 1672609,
        "msgid": "starting-from-tuban-pertamina-assists-underprivileged-communities-with-affordable-markets-1775987508",
        "date": "2026-04-12 14:44:42",
        "title": "Starting from Tuban, Pertamina Assists Underprivileged Communities with Affordable Markets",
        "author": "Ferry kisihandi",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "PT Pertamina has launched an affordable market programme targeting underprivileged families in Indonesia, beginning in Tuban, East Java, to alleviate economic burdens amid fluctuating prices of essential goods. Each beneficiary family receives a subsidised staple food package worth Rp 211,000 for just Rp 30,000, with proceeds reinvested into local community development such as places of worship and orphanages. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and alignment with Sustainable Development Goals, the initiative underscores Pertamina's commitment to social welfare and ESG principles in its operations.",
        "content": "<p>PT Pertamina (Persero) has once again demonstrated its commitment to\nsupporting community welfare by organising affordable markets for\nunderprivileged residents across various regions in Indonesia. The\nprogramme commenced in Tuban Regency, East Java, on 11 April 2026, and\nwill be rolled out gradually in several operational areas of Pertamina.\nVice President of Corporate Communication at Pertamina, Muhammad Baron,\nstated that the affordable markets target underprivileged communities in\ndeciles 1-4 based on the National Social and Economic Single Data\n(DTSEN). The initiative aims to ease the economic burden on families\nwhile providing a practical solution for underprivileged households amid\nfluctuations in the prices of basic necessities. \u201cIn the midst of global\ndynamics, Pertamina hopes this affordable market programme will help\nunderprivileged communities meet their basic needs,\u201d Baron said in a\nstatement quoted on Sunday (12\/4\/2026). The inaugural event in Tuban\ntargeted residents from four villages near the company\u2019s operational\nareas, namely Remen Village, Tasikharjo Village, Purworejo Village, and\nMentoso Village, selected based on criteria for underprivileged\ncommunities by the Tuban Regency Regional Government (Pemda). As part of\nits Social and Environmental Responsibility Programme (TJSL), Pertamina\nensures the initiative is sustainable and delivers direct benefits to\nthe community. Each beneficiary family receives a staple food package\nconsisting of 5 kg of rice, 2 litres of cooking oil, 2 kg of sugar, one\ncan of sweetened condensed milk, one bottle of sweet soy sauce, and one\ncan of sardines. This package, normally priced at Rp 211,000, is\nredeemed for only Rp 30,000. \u201cThe proceeds from the sale of these staple\nfood packages are fully channelled back to support development and\noperational needs of places of worship, village infrastructure, and\norphanages in the implementation areas,\u201d Baron explained. Pertamina also\nensures equitable distribution through its Downstream Subholding, PT\nPertamina Patra Niaga, with support from local governments and various\nstakeholders, including social institutions, religious organisations,\nand foundations. \u201cThe determination of beneficiaries is carried out by\nthe local government to ensure the programme is on target and truly\nreaches those in need,\u201d Baron concluded. Pertamina\u2019s Affordable Market\nprogramme is part of the company\u2019s ongoing efforts to deliver beneficial\nenergy for community welfare throughout Indonesia. As a leader in the\nenergy transition sector, Pertamina is committed to supporting the Net\nZero Emission target by 2060 and continues to promote programmes that\ndirectly impact the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\nAll these efforts align with Pertamina\u2019s transformation oriented towards\ngovernance, public service, business sustainability, and the\nenvironment, by applying Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)\nprinciples across all business lines and operations.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/starting-from-tuban-pertamina-assists-underprivileged-communities-with-affordable-markets-1775987508",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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