PTPN IV PalmCo Ready to Make Round 3 of the National Rally Championship a Success

Photo: PTPN IV Palmco Media

JAKARTA - PTPN IV PalmCo, a sub-holding company of PTPN III (Persero), is supporting the 2025 Asia Pacific Championship Rally (APRC). Palmco is also ready to make the 3rd Round of the National Rally Championship a success, which will be held at PTPN IV PalmCo's Kebun Toba Sari tea plantation in Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra.

The event will take place from August 8–10, 2025. This championship is also said to be a warm-up for the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC), which is planned to be held in North Sumatra.

PTPN IV PalmCo President Director Jatmiko Santosa stated that PalmCo sees this rally as an opportunity to showcase the new face of the plantation area as an open space that adds value to the community and the region.

"PalmCo views this motorsport event as an opportunity to boost the potential for sports tourism in the Lake Toba region. We want to demonstrate that plantation areas can also participate in the tourism industry," Jatmiko said on Saturday, August 2.

In addition to providing access and providing the venue, PalmCo has also allocated up to IDR 380 million to support road repairs and track improvements to ensure the comfort of participants and spectators.

Jatmiko stated that PalmCo's involvement in this event also reflects the company's commitment to supporting regional promotion and strengthening the local economy. He stated that PalmCo is committed to supporting sustainable regional economic growth.

"Hopefully, this annual event can run even better this year, and we hope that the presence of this international racing event, which we are proud of, will have a multiplier effect on the surrounding community, especially for MSMEs," he said.

Meanwhile, the Simalungun Regency Government welcomed the event and expressed its full readiness to host the rally. Simalungun Regent, Dr. H. Anton Achmad Saragih, assessed that the championship, which has been held for two consecutive years, could be a major draw for tourists.

"This rally is exciting because it gets the adrenaline pumping. Essentially, I agree that this event should be held in Simalungun," he said.

Anton also immediately ordered his staff to move quickly to prepare supporting infrastructure, including road access and public facilities to ensure the smooth running of the event. He emphasized the importance of the active role of all stakeholders to ensure the event's success.

"I hope that this event will increase Simalungun's recognition and attract more tourists. The impact will definitely be felt by the local community, who will directly experience the economic boost from the presence of thousands of visitors," said Anton.