Sinar Mas Endows Qurans to Kopassus and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In an effort to strengthen Islamic literacy and expand public access to the Quran, Sinar Mas, through the Muslim Sinar Mas Foundation (YMSM), has distributed Quranic texts to two state institutions: the Special Forces Command (Kopassus) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu). The distribution of these Quranic texts is intended to reinforce spiritual values within both institutions.
The symbolic handover ceremony took place on Friday, 13 March 2026 at Kopassus Headquarters in Cijantung. YMSM distributed 600 Quranic texts along with an additional 3,000 litres of cooking oil to support increased needs during the month of Ramadan. The handover was conducted by Widyo Pramono and Suwandi, members of YMSM’s supervisory board, and received directly by Kopassus Commander Lieutenant General Djon Afriandi.
Simultaneously, a distribution of 1,000 Quranic texts and an additional 2,000 litres of cooking oil was made to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The symbolic handover was conducted by Ahmad Rusdi and Mayerfas, senior YMSM officials, and received directly by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Armanatha Nasir at his office.
YMSM General Chair Saleh Husin stated on a separate occasion that this Quranic endowment represents the foundation’s commitment to enhancing the quality of public Islamic faith. Through this initiative, he expressed hope that the universal values contained in the Quran will continue to inspire and strengthen Indonesia’s diplomatic role, which upholds peace and humanitarianism.
“We hope that the Quranic texts presented as wakaf can be utilised optimally, whether for Quranic recitation activities or deepening the values contained within them, so that they can provide inspiration in carrying out duties and service to the nation,” he said on Friday, 13 March.
The YMSM, as a vehicle for Islamic practice within the Sinar Mas environment, continues to prioritise values of openness, tolerance, equality, and compassion. Beyond internal activities, the foundation also builds communication with various figures and institutions that share similar objectives.
Since 2008, with the support of APP Group, the Quranic endowment programme has distributed approximately 1.4 million Quranic texts to various regions across Indonesia. Distribution is conducted through Sinar Mas business units scattered across different regions to reach religious institutions, educational institutions, community groups, and military units across various territories, including Indonesia’s remote border regions.