Pertamina’s Fostered MSME Products Grace AKHLAK FEST 2023

Jakarta, June 21, 2023 - With a radiant smile, Mrs. Ernasari warmly greeted the visitors at the "Ayam Penyet Bandung" outlet during the Pertamina AKHLAK Festival 2023 at Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday (21/6). Mrs. Ernasari was delighted as all 750 boxes of her signature teriyaki chicken rice bowl were sold out at the event.

Mrs. Ernasari is one of Pertamina's fostered partners. She deliberately prepared a special menu for the guests and visitors of AKHLAK FESTIVAL 2023.

"I would like to thank Pertamina for always inviting me to various events and expanding the consumer market for Ayam Penyet Bandung. Especially for this AKHLAK FEST event, it is amazing because we and other SMEs are involved in providing refreshments for the participants," said Ernasari when visited at the Pertamina’s Fostered MSME booth.

She added that her business has grown and thrived since becoming Pertamina’s fostered partner. She also said that Pertamina always takes its supported partners to prestigious events, nationally and internationally.

"I am happy and proud to be supported by Pertamina because besides being facilitated with various extraordinary facilities, I am also given access to halal certification and invited to participate in expos and bazaars at extraordinary events. It is a valuable experience to collaborate with other friends," she added.

VP of Corporate Communication of Pertamina, Fadjar Djoko Santoso, revealed that Pertamina brought 12 supported MSMEs to Pertamina AKHLAK FEST 2023. These MSMEs will serve the visitors, offering various food and beverages (F&B) as well as creative products at the collaborative booths.

The MSMEs present at the collaborative booth are Rumah Jahit Luck-U, Ramiza Boutique, Riya Butik, Dapur Nicemommy, CV. N&N International, and Rumah Madu "Simpul Hati." Meanwhile, the F&B booths feature Ayam Penyet Bandung, Mahana Foods, Bawadi Coffee, Batinos Pastry, Serella Food, and Kibab Story.

"The fostered partners’ presence in AKHLAK FEST is a manifestation of Pertamina's commitment to supporting small businesses and encouraging all of us to use MSME products, the pride of the nation," said Fadjar.

During the event, the fostered partners’ products were also used by performers, such as singer Putri Ariani, who recently received the golden buzzer on America's Got Talent and dazzled the audience with a dress from Pertamina’s fostered partner "Meeta Fauzan" from Bandung.

Additionally, a specially designed jacket from its fostered partner "Abe" caught the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir’s interest.

"MSMEs play an important role in AKHLAK FEST 2023. Pertamina will continue to support MSME products to progress further, to be loved domestically, and to be honored in the global market," emphasized Fadjar.

Pertamina, as a leading company in the energy transition, is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission 2060 target by continuously promoting programs that directly impact the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. All these efforts align with Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) implementation across all Pertamina's business lines and operations.**