Apical has stepped up its efforts to help prevent and reduce stunting by focusing on women’s health in the Cilincing subdistrict of North Jakarta. The initiative was carried out through its business unit, PT Asianagro Agungjaya (PT AAJ), in collaboration with the Cilincing Community Health Centre (Puskesmas Cilincing).
The community-based programme was launched on 15 December 2025 and took place at the RW 03, RW 09 and RW 10 community offices within the Cilincing public housing complex. It targeted women of reproductive age and was designed as a preventive measure to improve awareness of women’s health and increase access to essential services linked to early stunting prevention.
The programme placed particular emphasis on reproductive health, which is seen as a critical foundation for healthy families and future generations. By focusing on early intervention, the initiative aimed to reduce longer-term health risks for both mothers and children in the community.
Apical’s CSR Manager, Sugiantoro, said the collaboration reflects the company’s long-term approach to public health. “We believe that healthy women are the pillars of strong families and a key force in shaping healthy communities. Through PT AAJ’s involvement, we aim to create tangible impact by prioritising early prevention, rather than focusing solely on treatment,” he said.
One of the main components of the programme was the early detection of cervical cancer, a condition that can often be prevented if identified early through routine screening. Women who took part were offered IVA screening, or visual inspection with acetic acid, as well as HPV (human papillomavirus) testing.
Dr Kezia Ivana from the Cilincing Community Health Centre said both methods are effective in detecting cervical cancer at an early stage. “Early detection allows us to identify the virus that causes cervical cancer sooner, significantly reducing the risk of disease progression. When detected early, the chances of recovery are very high. However, if left undetected, cervical cancer can lead to severe pain, abnormal bleeding, kidney and urinary tract disorders, swelling of the legs, and fertility problems that may prevent women from having children,” she said.
Apical said the initiative reflects its 5Cs philosophy, which prioritises positive outcomes for the Community, Country, Climate and Customer, with benefits to the Company following from these efforts. The company, which is part of the RGE group founded by Sukanto Tanoto, continues to work with local partners to support government programmes addressing stunting and improving women’s health, particularly in communities located near its operations.
