PALMOILMAGAZINE, Jakarta, Indonesia — PT Bumitama Gunajaya Agro (BGA Group) has been honored with the Medbun Awards 2026 in the Excellence in CSR for Empowering Community Economic Development category, recognizing its sustained commitment to fostering economic self-reliance among communities surrounding its plantation operations. The award acknowledges Bumitama’s community development strategy, which emphasizes strengthening local capacity rather than providing one-off financial assistance. Also Read: KPBN CPO Tender Ends in Withdrawal as Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Extend Weekly LossesThe initiative is implemented under Bumitama Berdaya, particularly through the KOLEGA Ekonomi Produktif (BGA External Community Development Groups) program. As of May 2026, the KOLEGA program had supported 41 community business groups involving 241 members across 29 villages. To strengthen commercial sustainability, Bumitama has expanded market access for products produced by community groups.