Socio-Economic Empowerment of PT Menthobi Karyatama Raya Tbk

As a company focused on sustainability, PT Menthobi Karyatama Raya Tbk implements socio-economic empowerment programs to improve the welfare of surrounding communities and ensure a positive contribution to the local economy. These empowerment programs aim to create sustainable economic opportunities through an inclusive approach, empowering disadvantaged community groups, and supporting skills development and small enterprises.

Here are several socio-economic empowerment initiatives carried out by the company:

1. Empowerment of Local Farmers and Plasma Partnerships

One of the company's main focuses is plasma partnerships with local farmers, in which farmers become partners in palm oil production. Through this program, PT Menthobi Karyatama Raya Tbk supports farmers by providing:

• Technical training on sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

• Supply of high-quality seeds and technical assistance in maintaining oil palm plantations.

• Access to markets for their agricultural products through fair and profitable marketing systems.

This partnership enables local farmers to increase their income and access broader, more stable markets.

2. Development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

PT Menthobi Karyatama Raya Tbk supports local economic empowerment by developing MSMEs through various initiatives such as:

• Entrepreneurship training to enhance the managerial and operational skills of MSME players.

• Provision of business capital, including equipment or initial funding for local businesses.

• Technical assistance and mentoring to help small entrepreneurs improve product quality and marketing strategies.

These programs aim to open new economic opportunities for communities, improve skills, and reduce unemployment in the company’s operational areas.

3. Empowerment of Women and Vulnerable Groups

The company is committed to empowering women and vulnerable groups through:

• Skills training programs specifically aimed at women and vulnerable groups to enhance their capabilities in agriculture, product processing, and entrepreneurship.

• Financial empowerment, by providing women with access to business capital and supporting their efforts to improve their family's standard of living.

These programs are expected to increase the active participation of women in economic and social activities.

4. Improvement of Social and Economic Infrastructure

As part of its community empowerment commitment, the company contributes to the development of social infrastructure that benefits the local economy, such as:

• Improving village roads and building bridges to facilitate transportation and product distribution.

• Providing public facilities such as storage units, village markets, and agricultural processing facilities for local community use.

Good infrastructure creates more business opportunities and enhances connectivity between local farmers and wider markets.

5. Local Economic Education and Outreach

PT Menthobi Karyatama Raya Tbk also conducts economic outreach programs aimed at increasing community knowledge in managing their economic resources more efficiently. This includes:

• Financial management education: Teaching communities how to manage income, savings, and investments for their businesses.

• Sustainable agriculture and livestock outreach: Sharing knowledge on environmentally friendly practices that improve sustainable business outcomes.

6. Partnerships with Government and Social Institutions

To expand the impact of empowerment programs, the company collaborates with government bodies and social institutions at both regional and national levels. Through these partnerships, the company ensures strong support for its programs and broader outreach to beneficiaries.

7. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs

These socio-economic empowerment efforts are also part of the company’s CSR programs, which focus on community empowerment to create positive impacts on social, economic, and environmental aspects. The CSR initiatives support sustainable development goals, including poverty alleviation, women's empowerment, and job creation.