Amazed By The Innovation Of The GIS Interlock Precision, Commission VI Of The Indonesian House Of Representatives Encourages Expansion Of Supply To The National Market

Photo: Doc. Cement Indonesia Group (SIG)

JAKARTA - On a specific visit in Kendal, Central Java on Thursday, February 20, 2025, Commission VI of the Indonesian House of Representatives led by Adisatrya Suryo Sulisto, reviewed the implementation of precision interlock bricks developed by PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (SIG) to support the program of 3 million houses launched by President Prabowo's administration.

Commission VI of the Indonesian House of Representatives also expressed its appreciation for the steps taken by GIS which continue to innovate amid the challenges faced by the cement industry, and encouraged the reach of precision interlock bricks to be expanded for people in various regions in Indonesia.

"In recent years, the cement industry in Indonesia has faced very significant challenges. The issue of excess production capacity, increasingly fierce price competition, as well as changes in government policies related to infrastructure development, is increasingly demanding cement industry players to continue to innovate," said Adisatrya Suryo Sulisto, in his statement, quoted Monday, February 24.

Commission VI of the Indonesian House of Representatives stated that in the midst of the existing challenges, the program to build 3 million houses of President Prabowo's government is an opportunity for the cement industry in the midst of increasing raw material costs and a limited infrastructure budget. The presence of precision interlock innovation, which is a derivative product of GIS green cement, is expected to be a solution to support government programs in providing decent housing for environmentally friendly people.

Commission VI of the Indonesian House of Representatives also praised the advantages of precision interlock bricks, among others; it has been tested adequate for application in areas with high earthquake rates, and the construction times are much faster than conventional houses. Thus, it is hoped that precision interlock brick products can quickly reach national markets.

In this activity, apart from having the opportunity to try the precision interlock application using the method of locking each other, the Indonesian House of Representatives Commission VI entourage also saw the application of porous paving blocks as a solution to the inundated area. Paving porous blocks are one of the innovative concrete solutions based on green cement from GIS that has the ability to absorb water.

President Director of GIS, Donny Arsal expressed his gratitude for the appreciation and support from Commission VI of the DPR RI, which is an energy injection for SIG to continue to innovate in presenting building materials solutions to meet the growing needs. Donny Arsal emphasized that the social and environmental aspects also did not escape the attention of GIS in carrying out the Company's operations as a form of commitment to realizing sustainable development in Indonesia.

"GIS green cement innovation is up to 38% lower in carbon emissions compared to conventional cement, and has a high domestic content level (TKDN) of more than 90%. So using GIS green cement, it means participating in efforts to reduce emissions to preserve the environment and on the other hand support the progress of the domestic industry," said Donny Arsal.