Astra Photo Competition and Astra Journalism Award 2020: The Spirit of Advancing Indonesia!

Astra Photo Competition and Astra Journalism Award 2020: The Spirit of Advancing Indonesia!

JAKARTA: Two events eagerly awaited by photography and writing enthusiasts in Indonesia, the 2020 Astra Photo Competition and Astra Journalism Award, are launched today (7/9) with the theme “The Spirit of Advancing Indonesia” for both the public and journalists.

Through the 2020 Astra Photo Competition, Astra is calling all photography enthusiasts to capture inspiring moments embodying the Spirit of Advancing Indonesia. They can be photos of activities that display the efforts of Indonesian people to support the progress of the nation and that also give inspiration to the community.

Meanwhile, through the 2020 Astra Journalism Award, Astra hopes that the inspirational stories of the winners of Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk Indonesia (SATU Indonesia) Awards and the figures behind Kampung Berseri Astra across Indonesia will reach the wider community.

"It is our wish that the 2020 Astra Photo Competition and Astra Journalism Award can provide an opportunity for photographers and writers in Indonesia to show their work. We are looking forward to the most creative photos and articles. We hope that the quality and the number of submissions will continue to increase every year,” said Chief of Corporate Affairs Astra Riza Deliansyah.

Both competitions are held annually by Astra. This year marks the 12th year of the Astra Photography Competition and the 6th year of the Astra Journalism Award.

In the last four years, the Astra Photo Competition and Astra Journalism Award have attracted 34,421 and 3,182 participants, respectively, amassing 86,931 and 2,173 submissions.

The contests are open from 7 September to 31 December 2020. Please visit www.satu-indonesia.com for registration and further information.

Showing appreciation for photography and writing enthusiasts is in line with Astra's mission to prosper with the nation.

For further information, please contact:

Boy Kelana Soebroto

Head of Corporate Communications

PT Astra International Tbk

Ph. 021-508-43-888

About Astra:

PT Astra International Tbk was established in 1957 in Jakarta as a general trading company under the name Astra International Inc. In 1990, for the purpose of the company’s initial public offering (IPO), the name of the company changed to PT Astra International Tbk, followed by listing its shares on the Indonesia Stock Exchange under the ticker code ASII.

Astra has developed its business by implementing a business model based on synergies and diversification within seven business segments, consisting of: 1) Automotive, 2) Financial Services, 3) Heavy Equipment, Mining, Construction & Energy, 4) Agribusiness, 5) Infrastructure and Logistics, 6) Information Technology and 7) Property.

Astra conducts business operations in all parts of Indonesia under the management of more than 235 subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates companies, and was supported by more than 194.359 employees, as of June 2020.

As one of the largest national business groups today, Astra has built a strong reputation through offering a range of quality products and services, taking into account the implementation of good corporate governance and environmental governance. Astra always aspires to be the pride of the nation that participates in efforts to improve the welfare of the Indonesian people.

Therefore, Astra's business activities strive to apply a balanced mix in the commercial aspects of business and non-business contributions through 9 foundations and a variety of sustainable social responsibility programmes Astra Untuk Indonesia Sehat, Astra Untuk Indonesia Cerdas, Astra Untuk Indonesia Hijau and Astra Untuk Indonesia Kreatif.

Astra initiated the Semangat Astra Terpadu Untuk (SATU) Indonesia Awards programme, which has entered a decade this year, and has given recognition awards to 305 young Indonesians, consisting of 59 national level recipients and 246 provincial level recipients in the fields of Health, Education, the Environment, Entrepreneurship and Technology, which are integrated with Astra’s wide range of community activities through 87 Kampung Berseri Astra and 645 Desa Sejahtera Astra initiated in 34 provinces throughout Indonesia.

For further information, please visit www.astra.co.id & www.satu-indonesia.com, and follow Astra through Instagram (@SATU_Indonesia), Youtube (SATU Indonesia), Facebook (Semangat Astra Terpadu) and Twitter (@SATU_Indonesia).