PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA — PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (AALI) reaffirmed that best operational practices and a strong commitment to sustainability remain key foundations in maintaining the long-term resilience of Indonesia’s palm oil industry, both commercially and socially.
The statement was delivered by Vice President of Corporate Communication Mochamad Husni during a visit by the Capital Market Study Group (Kelompok Studi Pasar Modal/KSPM) of the Faculty of Economics and Business at UPN Veteran Jakarta as part of the Visit Emiten 2026 program in Jakarta on Wednesday.
The educational initiative is a regular KSPM agenda aimed at broadening students’ understanding of investment, corporate governance, and industry dynamics. During this year’s visit, participants toured Astra Agro, a publicly listed national palm oil plantation company traded under the stock code AALI, to gain firsthand insight into its business operations and sustainability strategy.
Also Read: Astra Agro Strengthens Fire Prevention in Riau, Reinforces Sustainable Peatland Management
KSPM 9.0 President Anugerah Putra Prasetyo said young investors need to understand that investment decisions are not solely about stock market numbers, but also about how a company operates as a whole.
“As investors, we should not only focus on numbers, but also understand how the business process works behind them,” he said in an official statement received by Palmoilmagazine.com on Thursday (May 14, 2026).
He added that direct visits to publicly listed companies could help students better understand corporate fundamentals while expanding their knowledge of industry practices and investment strategies.
Meanwhile, Visit Emiten 2026 Project Officer Dinda Suci Batalano explained that the event’s theme was designed to encourage participants to evaluate investments from both business and sustainability perspectives.
Also Read: Prabowo Plans to Use Recovered State Funds for School and Healthcare Facility Upgrades
“Through this educational visit, we hope participants can gain real and in-depth learning experiences about the industrial sector and capital market,” she said.
Dinda also expressed appreciation to Astra Agro for providing students with the opportunity to learn directly from industry practitioners.
“I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to PT Astra Agro Lestari for welcoming us and opening a valuable learning space for students today,” she added.
Also Read: Government Prioritizes BPDP Support for ISPO-Certified Palm Oil Smallholders
During the session, Husni said the Visit Emiten program reflected the company’s commitment to educating younger generations about the corporate world, the palm oil industry, and the capital market ecosystem.
According to him, students need to understand how companies manage operations, respond to industry challenges, and implement sustainability principles in daily business activities.
“We warmly welcome the students of KSPM UPN Veteran Jakarta to PT Astra Agro Lestari. Through this visit, we hope participants not only recognize the company through financial reports and numbers, but also understand our business processes, governance practices, and commitment to sustainability and the environment,” Husni said.
Also Read: CPOPC Highlights Sustainable and Inclusive Palm Oil Trade at Singapore Dialogue
He added that the company hopes the program can provide students with broader perspectives on professional careers and Indonesia’s plantation industry.
“We hope this activity becomes a meaningful learning experience and inspires students to continue developing their competencies and perspectives toward industry and investment,” he concluded. (P2)
