MAKA, Home to Toko Kopi Tuku, Wins Gold at Infini-T Awards 2026

Jakarta (ANTARA) — PT Makna Angan Karya Andanu (MAKA), the parent company of F&B brands such as Toodz House, Toko Kopi Tuku, Beragam, Futago, SUKA, toho Cafe, PT Pangan Adil Sehat, Sop Sapi Minarwati, and SORE, has won the Gold Award at the People Matters Infini-T Awards Southeast Asia 2026, held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The award is given to organisations deemed successful in driving Human Resources (HR) transformation through innovation, technology, and sustainable practices. MAKA triumphed in the category of Integration of Sustainability Practices in HR Transformation, outperforming various regional companies that participated.

Since its establishment in 2017, MAKA has been committed to building more responsible ways of working towards people and the environment. As the company grew, MAKA realised that internal processes needed to evolve to become more sustainable, inclusive, and consistent. In the last three years, MAKA has carried out a series of strategic initiatives to strengthen its HR foundation alongside the company’s growth.

This transformation began with the digitalisation of HR processes, enabling MAKA to reduce paper usage by more than 60% through the implementation of e-contracts, e-payslips, and digital workflows. This step not only increased efficiency but also significantly lowered the company’s environmental footprint.

At the same time, MAKA expanded inclusive recruitment practices by opening job opportunities to deaf friends and other disability groups. This approach extends beyond recruitment to include workplace adjustments and training so that every individual can develop optimally. Employee wellbeing programmes were also strengthened through mental health support, flexible working policies, and various initiatives that place work-life balance as part of the company’s values. These efforts have resulted in high participation rates and increased employee satisfaction.

In addition, MAKA continues to expand its social contributions through upstream and downstream community initiatives. Programmes such as developing young farmers, a pilot coffee garden in Kenawat Village, Central Aceh Regency, and inclusive barista training are part of MAKA’s commitment to building an ecosystem that grows together with society.

To ensure all these efforts are measurable and sustainable, MAKA has also strengthened ESG governance by establishing a dedicated department responsible for the company’s sustainability strategy. Through environmental programmes like Bersemi, MAKA has begun integrating circular economy principles and emission reductions into daily operations. “We are very grateful to receive this award. For us, it is not just an achievement, but a reflection of our learning journey in growing responsibly,” said Amelia Dessita, VP of Human Resource & General Affairs at MAKA, who received the award in Singapore on 27 March 2026.

According to Amelia, the award serves as a reminder that building a sustainable company is a long-term process. “There is still much we need to improve. However, we are proud of the small steps we have taken consistently, and we thank the entire MAKA team and the community that has been part of this journey,” she concluded.

The Infini-T Awards is a recognition event that evaluates organisations based on innovation, impact, user experience, stakeholder engagement, and learning from challenges. This year, MAKA became one of the Indonesian companies to successfully bring home a major award. With more than 1,500 employees and a presence in various cities in Indonesia and the Netherlands, MAKA continues to strengthen its commitment to delivering more humane, inclusive, and sustainable HR practices — in line with the company’s vision of building an F&B ecosystem that grows with good intentions and delivers positive impact for society.