Pelalawan, March 21, 2025 — The Pelalawan Regency Government, in collaboration with Asian Agri’s business unit PT Inti Indosawit Subur (PT IIS), held a premium cooking oil bazaar at the Pangkalan Kerinci subdistrict office in Pelalawan, Riau, on Wednesday, March 19. PT IIS supplied 10,000 liters of premium VIP-brand cooking oil as a concrete effort to help the community access essential goods at more affordable prices.
The event was officially opened by Pelalawan’s Assistant Regent for Government Affairs, Fakhrizal, who emphasized that the bazaar demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting community welfare. “Besides cooking oil, the bazaar also offers a range of staple goods such as rice, sugar, and eggs. This allows residents to purchase 20 basic necessities at lower prices,” he said.
The Head of Pelalawan’s Department of Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises, Industry, and Trade, Hanafie also expressed appreciation for PT IIS’s role in providing affordable cooking oil to the public. “We hope this partnership continues to maintain price stability and ensure the availability of essential goods for the community,” he said.
Pelalawan Deputy Police Chief Kompol Asep Rahmat highlighted the importance of orderliness during the bazaar. “We hope this event truly benefits the community and runs smoothly. We ask residents to remain orderly while queuing. We also thank Asian Agri through PT IIS for contributing to affordable cooking oil availability,” he said.
The Manager of Sustainability Operations and CSR at Asian Agri, Putu Grhyate Yonata Aksa said the company follows the “5C” principles in all its operations: Good for Community, Country, Climate, Customer, and Company. “We strive not only to run a sustainable business but also to bring benefits to society. Collaborations like this with local government show our commitment to supporting food security and community welfare,” he said.
The bazaar aims to help residents obtain essential goods at affordable prices while contributing to market price stability. It also stands as a clear example of how government and business partnerships can positively impact community welfare.
About Asian Agri
Founded in 1979, Asian Agri is one of Indonesia’s foremost companies in crude palm oil production, managing over 100,000 hectares of oil palm plantations and employing over 20,000 people.
As a pioneer of the Indonesian Government’s Smallholder Transmigration Core Plantation Programme (PIR-Trans), Asian Agri has partnered with 30,000 scheme smallholders in Riau and Jambi, who collectively manage 60,000 hectares of oil palm plantations. The company also fosters partnerships with independent smallholders to enhance their welfare and drive socio-economic growth.
Committed to sustainable practices, Asian Agri upholds a zero-burning policy and implements plantation best management practices to help smallholders boost productivity, increase crop yields, and improve supply chain traceability while supporting their journey towards certification. Asian Agri’s mills leveraged advanced technology and self-generated green energy to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
Asian Agri’s plantations, as along with their scheme smallholder plantations, are full Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) certified, underscoring the company’s commitment to responsible and sustainable palm oil production.
Please visit Asian Agri’s website for more information and media inquiries may be directed to:
Corporate Communication, Asian Agri
E-mail: communications@asianagri.com
