Celebrating Independence Day, Pertamina Held a Competition for Photo Journalist  

Jakarta, August 9, 2020 – Pertamina with Pewarta Foto Indonesia (PFI) held a photo competition for photojournalists in Indonesia to celebrate the 75th Year of the Republic of Indonesia's Independence. The theme for this photo competition is "Activities of Pertamina's Fostered MSMEs in Indonesia."

Vice President of Corporate Communication of Pertamina, Fajriyah Usman, said the photo competition is Pertamina's appreciation for the photojournalists who had also been participating in the development of the MSMEs as well as helping MSMEs to rise amid the Covid-19 pandemic. At the same time, it is supporting the Nasional Bangga Buatan Indonesia movement, which is a form of the government's support for Indonesian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

"This photo competition is expected to be a place for good synergy between photojournalists and MSME during the Covid-19 pandemic so that they can develop and progress following the theme of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, namely Developed Indonesia," explained Fajriyah.

Fajriyah added, to participate in the photo competition, photojournalists must submit their colored photo works with a deadline for submission until August 16, 2020. For complete terms and conditions, you can visit Instagram Pewarta Foto Indonesia @pewartafotoindonesia. Meanwhile, for information on MSMEs activities, you can visit the Instagram of Pertamina Foster Partners at @gen_umkm.

According to Fajriyah, the Jury in this photo competition are Bagus Indahono (EPA Photo Journalist), Raka Denny (Jawa Pos Photo Editor), and Wisnu Widiantoro (Kompas Photo Editor).

"The assessment will be carried out objectively and transparently by the jury who are experts in their fields," added Fajriyah.

The winners, continued Fajriyah, will receive coaching funds worth a total of IDR 32,500,000 and receive training from trainers who are experienced in their fields.

"This training is a form of support for photojournalists to continue to improve their skills in the field of photography," concluded Fajriyah.

Pertamina through the Partnership Program provides business capital loans as well as mentoring, coaching, targeted training as well as providing promotion and market development facilities. This effort is carried out to assist Pertamina's fostered partners to grow and develop.

The Partnership Program is aimed at increasing the ability of small businesses of Pertamina's fostered partners to become tough and independent while providing a multiplier effect so that it improves the welfare of the community around Pertamina's operational areas.

Registration for the Pertamina Partnership Program is free of charge. For information about the Partnership Program, please contact Pertamina Contact Center at 1 500 000 or via email pcc@pertamina.com.**