Pertamina Launches the 2024 Pertamina SME1000 Catalog to Expand MSME Market

Jakarta, October 28, 2024 – PT Pertamina (Persero) has successfully launched the 2024 Pertamina SME1000 Catalog, featuring 1,000 best-curated micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) out of more than 66,000 partnered MSMEs. The catalog also highlights detailed profiles of 150 selected MSMEs.

The book launch also features a discussion with the author and editor, Mauluddin Anwar, held at Kota Kasablanka Mall, Jakarta, during the closing event of Pertamina SMEXPO 2024 on Sunday (27/10).

Vice President of Corporate Communication of PT Pertamina (Persero), Fadjar Djoko Santoso, stated that this MSME catalog acknowledges the MSMEs' achievements supported by Pertamina. These MSMEs play a key role in contributing to the growth of the national economy.

Pertamina hopes the book launch and discussion will inspire other MSMEs to keep growing, innovating, and expanding their market reach.

“We hope that through the catalog launch and the published book discussion, Pertamina’s partnered MSMEs will be motivated to keep evolving, thereby making an even more significant contribution to Indonesia’s economy,” Fadjar said.

The book discussion featured Mauluddin Anwar, the author and editor of the Pertamina SME1000 2024 Catalog, along with Sumami, owner of the MSME Masakan Selera Jendral, and Ni Made Pipin Fitria, owner of the MSME Mutiara Gitbay. They shared inspiring stories, challenges, and strategies that have helped these MSMEs survive and thrive amidst competition and various challenges.

The catalog includes MSMEs from diverse sectors such as food & beverages, fashion, crafts, commodities, health & beauty, and industry, all of which positively impact society.

This catalog serves as a platform for MSMEs to increase their visibility among buyers, potential investors, customers, and business partners, both domestically and internationally.

"Pertamina is committed to supporting MSMEs in facing challenges and seizing greater opportunities in the global market," added Fadjar.

He emphasized that Pertamina aims to build an ecosystem that fosters MSME growth by providing resources and networks that entrepreneurs can access.

The catalog launch and book discussion are part of Pertamina's Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program, which focuses on empowering MSMEs through training, mentorship, and access to capital. Pertamina believes that MSMEs are an essential driver of the economy for creating inclusive and sustainable economic development.

Pertamina, as a leading company in the energy transition, is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission 2060 target by continuously promoting programs that directly impact the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. All these efforts align with Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) implementation across all Pertamina’s business lines and operations.**