Astra Supports The 3rd World Irrigation Forum and 70th International Executive Council Meeting of International Commission of Irrigation and Drainage in Bali

Astra Supports The 3rd World Irrigation Forum and 70th International Executive Council Meeting of International Commission of Irrigation and Drainage in Bali

DENPASAR: Indonesia is a maritime country with large areas for approximately 3.3 million km² are covered by water. Apart from its function as clean water source for the society, this water is also used as the source to irrigate the agriculture area through irrigation.

In developing the irrigation quality that needs to be improved following the increasing demand of agricultural products, Ministry of Public Works and Housing of the Republic of Indonesia (PUPR) holds The 3^rd World Irrigation Forum and 70^th International Executive Council Meeting of International Commission of Irrigation and Drainage located in Denpasar, Bali on September 1^st-7^th, 2019, attended by national and international participants.

The event is attended by Minister of PUPR RI Basuki Hadimuljono, representatives of Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of National Development Planning/the Chief of National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) of the Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, and ministers of foreign countries such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Egypt, Nepal, and China. Also attending the event is the Chief of Corporate Affairs Astra Pongki Pamungkas.

As a form of support for this activity, Astra participates in becoming the main sponsor for the event by providing Village Multifunction Mechanical Tool (AMMDes) with KMW brand. KMW AMMDes is designed, developed, and produced by PT Kreasi Mandiri Wintor Indonesia (KMWI) and distributed by PT Kreasi Mandiri Wintor Distributor (KMWD). Both are business units of PT Astra Otoparts Tbk. AMMDes has the function to increase productivity and economy in order to improve the prosperity of the people, especially those living in villages.

Presently, KMW AMMDes brings water purifier and concrete-maker machines.

AMMDes is also a program of the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia which is in line with President Joko Widodo’s Nawa Cita passion to build Indonesia from the outer region, and realize economic independence by activating strategic sectors through provision of AMMDes.

In this range of events, 3^rd World Irrigation Forum starts on September 1^st-4^th, while 70^th International Executive Council Meeting of International Commission of Irrigation and Drainage on September 5^th-7^th. The event consists of exhibition, international workshop, and training workshop for young professionals. International workshops are held on September 1^st, one of which is attended by Ian Makin from England with a theme of “Modernizing Irrigation Services for Water, Food, and Nutrition Security”.

Astra’s support for this event is in line with Astra’s aim 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 PT Astra International Tbk:

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 232 subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, and is supported by 225,523 employees, as per June 2019.

As one of the national biggest group corporations at the moment, Astra has built its strong reputation through offering a range of high-quality products and services, with regard to the implementation of good corporate governance and environmental governance. Astra continually aspires to become a corporate citizen that is a pride of the nation, one who is actively involved in the national efforts to improve the welfare of the Indonesian people.

To this end, Astra runs business activities by a balanced combination of the business’ commercial interests and non- business contributions through 9 foundations it nurtures, also through ongoing social responsibility programs focused on four basic areas: health, education, environment and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) development.

Astra initiates a program called Astra’s Unified Spirit for Indonesia Awards (SATU Indonesia Awards) entering its one decade this year where the program has appreciated 245 young people, consisting of 53 national awards recipients and 192 provincial awards recipients in five fields, they are Health, Education, Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Technology. Astra also develops 81 Astra Green Villages and 645 Astra Prosperous Villages in 34 provinces across Indonesia.

For more info, please visit www.astra.co.id & www.satu-indonesia.com.