STRENGTHENING THE EDUCATION SECTOR AND CHILD PROTECTION, PT MNC ENERGY INVESTMENTS PARTNERS WITH THE INDONESIAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION (PWI) OF SOUTH SUMATRA

PT MNC Energy Investments once again reaffirmed its commitment to supporting human resource development through a strategic collaboration with the Indonesian Journalists Association (Persatuan Wartawan Indonesia/PWI) of South Sumatra Province. This synergy was realized through educational outreach activities and the distribution of school supply packages to elementary school students as part of the Community Development and Empowerment Program (PPM) under the Education Pillar.

The program was conducted on December 18 – 19, 2025, at SD Negeri 49 Palembang and reached a total of 150 students. The initiative aimed to help ease the financial burden of parents while simultaneously increasing students’ motivation to learn, particularly those from economically disadvantaged families.Through collaboration with PWI South Sumatra, PT MNC Energy Investments, Tbk distributed school supply packages consisting of school bags, notebooks, stationery, and other essential learning materials. The distribution was carried out directly with the assistance of the school and supported by recipient data verification to ensure that the assistance was accurately targeted.

“Mr. Kurniadi, ST, Chairman of PWI South Sumatra Province, stated that this activity forms part of PWI’s commitment to supporting the “Education Care Movement” and the realization of Indonesia’s Golden Generation. The collaboration with PT MNC Energy Investments was viewed as a positive synergy between the business sector and a professional organization in advancing educational development agendas aligned with local government programs.”

In addition to the distribution of educational assistance, the program also featured educational counseling sessions for students on the dangers of online gambling and addiction to online gaming. This outreach aimed to raise early awareness of the risks of misuse and digital addiction, which may negatively impact academic performance, mental health, and children’s social development. During the sessions, students were encouraged to use digital devices wisely, manage their study and playtime effectively, and understand the adverse effects of excessive and uncontrolled engagement in online gambling and gaming on their future. This educational component formed part of broader efforts to prevent harm and protect children amid the rapid advancement of digital technology.

PT MNC Energy Investments believes that education is the fundamental cornerstone in building a competitive and high-quality future generation. By supporting the fulfillment of basic educational needs, the Company aims to deliver tangible impacts on the sustainability of students’ learning processes and to contribute to improving the quality of education in the region. Based on the outcomes of the program, all assistance packages were successfully distributed, with a high level of participant satisfaction. The initiative generated positive impacts, including increased learning enthusiasm among students and strengthened public trust in PT MNC Energy Investments’ active role as a partner in social development in South Sumatra.

Through continued collaboration with PWI South Sumatra, PT MNC Energy Investments remains committed to sustainably developing education-focused PPM programs as part of its contribution to achieving the goals of Indonesia’s Golden Vision and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), while also supporting efforts to protect children from the negative impacts of digital development.