Danantara Urges PT PAL Indonesia to Boost Maritime Sector via Governance and Tech

PT Danantara Asset Management (DAM) is calling on state-owned shipbuilding company PT PAL Indonesia to accelerate its corporate governance and technology adoption to bolster the nation's maritime sector. Rabin Indrajad Hattari, President Commissioner of PT DAM, stated in Surabaya that as government assignments increase, companies like PT PAL must be supported by robust governance and efficient technology to ensure sustainable competitiveness.

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As strategic assignments from the government increase, companies must be supported by healthy corporate governance, good governance, and using technology that can increase competitiveness sustainably.

Hattari underscored PT PAL Indonesia's importance as a national strategic asset, vital for establishing Indonesia as a formidable maritime power. He acknowledged the company's effective project management system in maintaining discipline for its strategic initiatives. DAM pledges continued encouragement for government support of PT PAL's programs to expedite its transformation and enhance its contribution to the national shipbuilding industry.

"The success of the transformation must continue to be accelerated by strengthening corporate governance, risk management, and adopting technology as a foundation for long-term growth," Hattari said. He believes that these measures are essential for sustained development and increased competitiveness in the global market.

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The success of the transformation must continue to be accelerated by strengthening corporate governance, risk management, and adopting technology as a foundation for long-term growth.

PT PAL Indonesia President Director Kaharuddin Djenod elaborated on the company's vision, explaining that its transformation extends beyond mere productivity gains. The goal is to cultivate a comprehensive maritime industrial ecosystem that generates significant added value for the Indonesian economy. Djenod pointed out that the shipbuilding industry possesses a greater multiplier effect compared to many other sectors, driving the national supply chain, increasing the Domestic Component Level (TKDN), and creating extensive employment opportunities both directly in shipyards and indirectly in supporting industries.

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The shipbuilding industry has a much greater multiplier effect than other industrial sectors. In addition to driving the national supply chain, this industry also creates a large number of jobs both directly in shipyards and indirectly.