Developing Local-Based Programmes, Pertamina Patra Niaga Promotes Women's Empowerment

Empowering women means opening more opportunities for families and communities to grow together. This vision is being realised by PT Pertamina Patra Niaga through various programmes based on local potential, namely PUANMAKARI by the Makassar Integrated Terminal (IT), Posyandu Aster by IT Pontianak, and Mina Tenun by the Avtur Fuel Terminal (AFT BIL). All three initiatives encourage women to become more independent, productive, and active participants in their environments.

In Makassar, PUANMAKARI (Independent Women, Confident Children) has been developed as a centre for the empowerment and protection of women and children through parenting classes, child education, women’s learning groups, entrepreneurship training, and legal assistance. The programme has reached 57 children, 18 women, 14 impoverished residents, and 11 elderly individuals, while simultaneously promoting the development of seafood processing businesses through Dapur Perlawanan.

Meanwhile, in Pontianak, Posyandu Aster has been developed not only as a health service centre but also as a space for community empowerment through education, environmental awareness, and social entrepreneurship. Through CV Aster Kulina Prima, the community, particularly women, gains economic opportunities with a monthly turnover of approximately Rp2–3.5 million to support the operation of the health post while creating business opportunities.

The Chairperson of Posyandu Aster, Nurul Azizah Novihayati, stated that women need space to grow and take on roles within their environments.

“Women do not only need their health to be maintained, but they also need space to grow, learn, make decisions, and become empowered. Because empowered women will become drivers for their families and their environments,” said Nurul.

In Central Lombok, the Mina Tenun programme integrates the empowerment of women weavers with cultural preservation and clean energy. This programme, which has been running since 2022, is being expanded in 2026 through the modification of Non-Machine Looms (ATBM) to serve as an energy source to support pumps and the provision of clean water for the community.

The VP of Corporate Communication at PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Kitty Andhora, stated that women’s empowerment is a vital part of the company’s efforts to create independent and resilient communities.

“Pertamina Patra Niaga believes that women play an important role as drivers of families and society. Therefore, women’s empowerment must be realised by opening spaces for learning, developing skills, making decisions, and building economic independence,” said Kitty, as quoted from her statement on Sunday, 27 September 2026.