Staying Healthy Amidst the Pandemic, See This Herbal Products Produced by Pertamina's Fostered MSEs

Jakarta, July 5, 2021 – Keeping the body fit and healthy can be done in various ways. One of them by consuming various herbal products. PT Pertamina (Persero), through the MSE Funding Program, has fostered many fostered partners who are involved in this business. All of them are fostered and assisted so that they can develop and become upgraded MSEs.

Acting Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations of Pertamina, Fajriyah Usman, said the current state of the Covid-19 pandemic requires all people to be taking care of themselves. It starts from implementing health protocols, exercising regularly, and consuming healthy foods.

"If you are bored with the same food, you can try some Pertamina's fostered MSE herbal culinary product innovations. In addition to getting health benefits, consumers can also take part in helping Indonesian MSEs to rise from the impact of the pandemic," she explained.

The public or consumers who want to try out Pertamina's fostered herbal products can visit the Nusantara Entrepreneur Gallery social media @gen_umkm. Or directly to the Instagram social media of each foster partner.

Fajriyah explained that many MSEs that sell herbal products as a choice for consumers. First, there is @bali.pure. This MSE produces VCO (Virgin coconut oil), candlenut oil, instant turmeric, and other herbal products. Furthermore, @padmaherbalbali produces various herbal products from family medicinal plants (toga).

For those who like traditional drinks, there are several products from @typjamoe and @jamukanjeng. Like the brand name, this MSE provides various herbal drink products made from natural ingredients such as ginger, turmeric, and so on. For herbal drinks that are more contemporary, there are products from @madeteas. This MSE produces various herbal teas combined with native Indonesian spices.

Talking about spices, consumers can look at products from @rumahumbunoni. This MSE makes processed natural spices that can be used as a complement to healthy dishes. If you want something warm on your body, you can choose @oil_karo products for external use. Or @jahe_cangkir_mas if you want to feel the warmth in your body.

For consumers who eliminate hunger but still want to consume herbal products, they can choose products made by @ifamoy and @_jackie.gold. @ifamoy produces processed walnuts such as walnut jam, walnut coffee, and walnut snacks, processed nutmeg such as shredded nutmeg, nutmeg nastar, nutmeg tea, and others. Meanwhile, @_jackie.gold makes various foods and drinks from processed mangrove trees in Indramayu.

According to Fajriyah, through the MSE Funding Program, Pertamina wants to provide energy that moves the economy--energy that fuels and energy that produce sustainable growth.

Pertamina also supports SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) achievement through implementing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)-based programs in all of its operational areas. It is part of the environmental and social responsibility to realize economic benefits in the community.**