MoSA Welcomes the Support of PT. Astra Buana Insurance in Fulfilling the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

JAKARTA (25 September 2021) – The Ministry of Social Affairs welcomes the efforts of the private sector in fulfilling the rights of persons with disabilities. One of the efforts of PT. Astra Buana Insurance provides support in the form of educational equipment for persons with disabilities.

The equipment consists of 2 units of laptop and 6 units of Personal Computer (PC) to support the implementation of Social Rehabilitation Assistance (ATENSI) services for Beneficiaries (PM) at Social Rehabilitation Center Melati Jakarta.

The handover of assistance was carried out directly by Eddy Ismanto, Supervisor Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance of PT. Asuransi Astra Buana to the Head of Melati Jakarta on Friday (24/9) in the Meeting Room of Melati Jakarta.

The Head of Melati Center, Romal Uli Jaya Sinaga, expressed his appreciation for the support provided by PT. Astra Buana Insurance.

“Melati Center has long established a synergy with PT. Astra International. Various entrepreneurship workshop programs and social assistance have been provided by PT. Astra International for PM of Melati Center Jakarta. It is an honor for Melati Center Jakarta to be re-assigned to manage educational operational assistance for PM through its subsidiary Astra Internasional," said Romal.

Romal also expressed his hope to be able to develop cooperation with PT. Asuransi Astra Buana in terms of labor recruitment from graduates of Melati Jakarta. Romal explained that Melati Center continues to innovate to improve the quality of PM graduates so that they can be on par with non-disabled people.

On that occasion, Eddy Ismanto explained that PT. Asuransi Astra Buana implements corporate social responsibility programs based on 4 pillars, namely Education, Health, Environment, and Entrepreneurship Development.

“As a subsidiary of Astra International, Asuransi Astra Buana is committed to continuing to provide the best benefits for the progress of the Indonesian nation. The support we provide to Melati Center is a concrete manifestation of our seriousness in efforts to fulfill the rights of persons with disabilities so that they can learn many things through technology and information," said Eddy.