United Tractors Supports East Nusa Tenggara’s Mathematics Champion’s Future Education

Educational insurance handover by Edhie Sarwono (Director of UT) to Nuryanti Ussanak Seran (Nono’s mother) (left photo). Handover of a miniature Komatsu Excavator by Endang Tri Handajani (Head of Corporate Human Capital and Corporate University) to Nono.

Jakarta, January 29th,2023 – PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) presented an appreciation to Caesar Archangels Hendrik Meo Trunay (Nono) for winning a world-class mathematics competition at the Abacus World Competition (AWC). Nono received education insurance worth of Rp305,000,000, (three hundred and five million rupiah) a benefit value equivalent for the next 10 years. This appreciation is part of  the Company’s commitment to support educational sustainability for outstanding students and youths in Indonesia.

Nono placed first over 7,000 participants from various countries by completing 15,201 files, each file consisting of 10 questions. Thus, the total work done in one year reaches 152,010 questions in virtual form and listening in English. Nono’s success cannot be separated from the role of the Astra Education Foundation – Michael D. Ruslim (YPA-MDR) assistance.

Director of UT, Edhie Sarwono, mentioned that Nono’s success at the international level did not only make the Indonesian people proud, but also delighted the Astra Group, including UT because Nono is a student from SD Inpres Buaren 2 NTT, one of the schools under YPA-MDR supervision, a foundation focused on fostering underdeveloped schools in Indonesia.

“Nono’s successful achievement at international level is very encouraging for Indonesia. On behalf of UT, part of the Astra Group, we will provide full support for Nono’s current and future education. We hope that Nono will be able to study at the best higher education institutions, able to be nation’s next generation to contribute to the country,” said Mr. Sarwono.

Nono’s visit to the Aviary (left photo), Nono rode a Scania truck accompanied by UT (Right photo).

Nono’s visit to United Tractors Head Office

Nono’s success shows that Indonesia has a lot of superior human resource potential. Therefore, as a commitment to implementing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles across the Company’s business operations, UT is here to provide support in the education sector through the UT Inspiring Youth program, as UT did for Nono. This is done by UT as a form of sustainable social contribution in the field of education to optimize all the potential of the nation’s children.

“Thank you to Astra Group for the extraordinary support that has been given to Nono, which has brought him to this point. We hope that the support provided by Astra Group won’t stop for today, but can be consistent untill the future, so Nono can inspire other kids to be more accomplished, humble and valuable for the nation,” said Nuryanti Ussanak Seran, Nono’s mother.

Appreciation for Nono’s achievement was given at a family gathering event held by UT at the UT Head Office on Sunday (29/01). This appreciation is expected to inspire the children of UT employees to have a high enthusiasm for learning. On this occasion, Nono also visited some areas at UT head office such as the Aviary to see various plants and feed numerous types of birds. Nono also tried various sports games such as mini table tennis, excavator miniature educational games, and virtual museums with some UT employees’ children. Nono was also invited to the yard to learn about heavy equipment and transportation such as buses and trucks.

All educational support provided by UT was handed over directly by Edhie Sarwono (Director of UT), Sara K. Loebis (Head of Corporate Governance and Sustainability Division) and Endang Tri Handajani (Head of Corporate Human Capital and Corporate University) to Nuryanti Ussanak Seran (Nono’s mother).

United Tractors’ Overview

PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) which is known as the largest heavy equipment distributor in Indonesia has been established since 1972. Currently, UT has grown and has six business pillars, namely Construction Machinery, Mining Contracting, Coal Mining, Gold Mining, Construction Industry, and Energy. As its contributions to the achievement of Sustainable Development targets (SDGs). UT consistently carries out activities to uphold sustainability.

ESG United Tractors

As a world-class heavy equipment, mining and energy company with more than 50 years of experience in Indonesia, UT is committed to presenting a sustainable future for Indonesia through the effective application of ESG principles by paying attention to the environment, having a good impact on society, and upholding good corporate governance. good corporate governance at all levels of its business operations, as well as optimizing its competencies, expertise, and strategic assets to bring added value to all stakeholders and the Indonesian people.