Jakarta, May 24, 2021 – The banking industry is the lifeblood of Indonesia's economic system. For this reason, to provide optimal services to customers during the pandemic and contribute to the establishment of herd immunity, PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) symbolically implements Gotong Royong vaccination to the BCA employees.
BCA will vaccinate all employees, especially for those who interact directly with customers and are in the main working unit in ensuring system operations and 24-hour services for customers. In addition to Gotong Royong vaccination program partnered with Kimia Farma, some BCA employees have already received first dose through Government Vaccination Program supported by Ministry of Health, Ministry of SOEs, BI, the OJK, and local government. BCA is committed to provide vaccines for employees’ family in line with government procedures in the future.
Attending the implementation of the first stage of Gotong Royong vaccination was President Director of BCA Jahja Setiaatmadja, Director of BCA Haryanto T. Budiman, President Director of PT Kimia Farma Tbk Verdi Budidarmo, Acting Director of PT Kimia Farma Diagnostika Agus Chandra, President Director of PT Kimia Farma Apotik Nurtjahjo Walujo Wibowo, Executive Vice President Secretariat & Corporate Communication of BCA Hera F. Haryn, and GM Corporate Secretary of PT Kimia Farma Tbk Change Winarno P. at BCA Tower, Jakarta, Monday (5/24).
Jahja said that he supports vaccination program acceleration for employees since banking industry is an essential sector allowed to continue operating during Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) period, which has been classified as high-risk sector, in providing services to customers and the community. This vaccination is the part of BCA’s contribution in supporting economic recovery program through herd immunity within the community.
“We are grateful to be the first bank to provide Gotong Royong vaccinations for employees. This is part of the company's responsibility to provide optimal services, and ensure security and comfort to BCA employees and their families, as well as all customers. Thank you to the Chairman of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) Mr. Rosan Roeslani, Deputy Chairman of KADIN Mrs. Shinta Kamdani, and all parties who have supported the implementation of this vaccination program," said Jahja, on Monday (5/24).
As it is known, during the pandemic, BCA has implemented strict health protocols in line with the procedures and regulations determined by government and the World Health Organization (WHO). BCA also constantly encourages customers and community to optimize online banking services through #BankingFromHome to fulfill various banking transaction needs during the pandemic.
Verdi Budidarmo added that after supporting the manufacturing industry at the kickoff of Gotong Royong Vaccination on May 18, 2021, PT Kimia Farma Tbk is now supporting the banking industry, specifically BCA.
"Kimia Farma believes that the smooth running of the banking industry has an important role for economic recovery. BCA's role in this industry is very important and BCA's willingness as the first banking institution to prepare vaccinations for employees should be appreciated. Therefore, Kimia Farma provides the best health services through Gotong Royong vaccination so that BCA can provide the best services for all customers. This is the proof that BCA and Kimia Farma have worked well together," said Verdi.
According to him, to date, Kimia Farma and BCA have collaborated on various matters, such as providing ATM machines and BCA EDCs at several Kimia Farma pharmacies to offer financial services for the community while acquiring health services.
Verdi asserts that Kimia Farma continues to support government's vaccination policy by providing health service facilities to companies that implement Gotong Royong Vaccination for employees and their families. "We continue to be committed to provide the best service for companies that implement Gotong Royong Vaccination. At the same time, we contribute to achieve herd immunity and protect the community from COVID-19 so that they stay socially and financially productive."
Kimia Farma, through its subsidiary, PT Kimia Farma Diagnostika (KFD), is a provider of health-service facilities for Gotong Royong Vaccination process. Furthermore, Kimia Farma has prepared digital services, such as Kimia Farma Mobile to ensure the implementation of Gotong Royong Vaccination runs smoothly and safely.
BCA Holds Gotong Royong Vaccination – President Director of BCA Jahja Setiaatmadja (middle), President Director of PT Kimia Farma Tbk Verdi Budidarmo (left), and Acting President Director of PT Kimia Farma Diagnostika Agus Chandra (right) directly observe the implementation of Gotong Royong Vaccination for BCA Employees on Monday (05/24) at BCA Tower, Jakarta (24/05). BCA will provide vaccinations to all employees, especially those who interact directly with customers and are in the main working unit in ensuring system operations and 24-hour services for customers.
BCA Holds Gotong Royong Vaccination – (left-right) Director of BCA Haryanto T. Budiman, President Director of PT Kimia Farma Apotik Nurtjahjo Walujo Wibowo, President Director of BCA Jahja Setiaatmadja, President Director of PT Kimia Farma Tbk Verdi Budidarmo and Acting President Director of PT Kimia Farma Diagnostika Agus Chandra attended symbolic implementation of the Gotong Royong Vaccination at BCA Tower on Monday (05/24).
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 31 March 2021)
BCA is one of the leading commercial banks in Indonesia with the core business of transaction banking. BCA also offers a full range of financial services in consumer, SME, commercial and corporate segments. As of March 2021, BCA has the privilege of serving more than 25 million customer accounts, processing around 41 million of daily transactions through a network of 1,244 branches; 17,634 ATMs as well as the 24-hour internet & mobile banking systems; supported by 24/7 Halo BCA contact center. BCA’s presence is complemented by a number of subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital bank, remittance as well as venture capital business. BCA is committed to building lasting relationship with customers, putting people first, and making positive impact on society at large. With more than 24,000 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and a major pillar of the Indonesia economy.
For more information, please contact :
PT BANK CENTRAL ASIA TBK
Corporate Secretary & Communication
Public Relations
Address : Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1
Menara BCA Grand Indonesia 20th Floor
Jakarta Pusat 10310
Phone : (021) 2358-8000
Fax : (021) 2358-8300
E-mail : humas@bca.co.id
About Kimia Farma
Kimia Farma is the first pharmaceutical industry company in Indonesia which was founded by the Dutch East Indies Government in 1817. The company was originally named NV Chemicalien Handle Rathkamp & Co.
Based on the nationalization policy of former Dutch companies in the early days of independence, in 1958, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia merged several pharmaceutical companies into PNF (Perusahaan Negara Farmasi - State Pharmaceutical Company) Bhinneka Kimia Farma. Then on August 16, 1971, the legal entity form of PNF was changed to Limited Liability Company (PT), so the company name was changed to PT Kimia Farma (Persero).
It was listed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on July 4, 2001 with ticker code of KAEF and the composition of shares was 90.025% owned by the government and 9.975% owned by the public. Through the inbreng process performed by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on February 28, 2020, share ownership of 4,999,999,999 series B shares was transferred to PT Bio Farma (Persero).
According to Minister of Health Regulation Number 10 of 2021 regarding the Implementation of Vaccination in the Context of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Pandemic Management, the government assigns PT Bio Farma (Persero) to distribute the Covid-19 vaccines, supporting equipment, and logistics. The government may also directly appoint business entities to distribute the vaccines.
Regarding that matter, companies that want to participate in the Gotong Royong Vaccination must first be registered in the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN). Then, KADIN cooperates with Bio Farma through its subsidiary PT Kimia Farma Tbk. In distributing and injecting the Gotong Royong Vaccination, the pharmaceutical issuer with the stock code of KAEF appointed its subsidiary, PT Kimia Farma Diagnostika that is a subsidiary of PT Kimia Farma Apotek.
Gotong Royong Vaccination is a vaccination for employees, families, and other related individuals in the family whose funding is borne by legal entities/business entities. Since mid-January 2021, the government has provided free injection through Vaccination Program to priority groups such as health workers and the elderly.
PT. KIMIA FARMA TBK
Corporate Secretary
Address : Jl. Veteran No. 9 Jakarta 10110
Phone : (021) 384-7709
Fax : (021) 381 4441
E-mail : corsec@kimiafarma.co.id
