Balikpapan— PT Pertamina Hulu Indonesia (PHI) organized a Fraud Awareness Socialization event with the theme "Fraud Prevention, Whistle Blowing System, and Strengthening the Control Environment" as part of its commitment to Good Corporate Governance (GCG). Held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in a hybrid format, the event reflected PHI's strategy to foster an integrity-driven work culture across all its operational areas.

The event featured in-person sessions at the Handil Meeting Room of PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam (PHM) and the Ballroom of PT Pertamina Hulu Sanga Sanga (PHSS), with virtual participation from employees across other locations. This approach ensured broader reach and engagement.

In her opening remarks, Dahlia, Chief Audit Executive of PHI – Regional 3 Kalimantan, emphasized that fraud awareness is critical for building collective vigilance against fraud risks. "Fraud awareness represents the company's unwavering commitment to maintaining Pertamina's standards of transparency and accountability. By encouraging employees and stakeholders to support anti-bribery efforts actively, we aim to uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards fraud," she stated.

Dahlia further highlighted that the initiative deepened employees' understanding of fraud risks and their potential impact on the company and employees' families. She expressed her hope that employees would proactively avoid such risks, ensuring that their work brings positive value and blessings.

The event enhanced employees' knowledge of fraud risks and provided a platform for representatives from Zona 8, Zona 9, and Zona 10 to discuss the application of good corporate governance practices. Key topics included fraud detection strategies, the Whistle Blowing System (WBS) implementation, and fraud risk mitigation training.

Setyo Sapto Edi, General Manager of Zona 8, lauded the initiative, saying, "I am confident that the employees of Zona 8 (PHM) will continue to uphold integrity and conduct their work activities in alignment with Good Corporate Governance principles. This socialization provides valuable insights to support optimal performance."

Similarly, Julfrinson Alfredo Sinaga, General Manager of Zona 9, stressed the importance of collective awareness about fraud risks. "We encourage all Zona 9 employees to prioritize ethical behavior. Understanding fraud risks helps us mitigate negative impacts on the company and ourselves," he remarked.

To ensure comprehensive coverage of the subject, the Internal Audit Function of PHI – Regional 3 collaborated with the Investigation IA & WBS Function of PT Pertamina (Persero). PHI – Regional 3 Anti-Fraud Agent Muhammad Alatas initiated the discussion by emphasizing the importance of strengthening the corporate control environment as a fundamental step in fraud prevention. The session continued with presentations by Manager of Fraud Prevention Irda Dewi Puspita and Analyst I of Fraud Prevention Wildan Nurasad, who elaborated on fraud classification, anti-fraud processes, and the implementation of WBS as a secure and effective reporting mechanism for fraud.

PHI Regional 3 Kalimantan reaffirmed its strong commitment to fostering a transparent, integrity-focused, and accountable work culture through this fraud awareness socialization. This initiative not only supports the company's sustainability goals but also strengthens PHI's contribution to national development.

The event marked a significant milestone for PHI, ensuring all employees and management understand their responsibilities in upholding clean corporate governance. By fostering collaboration, fraud awareness socialization is a strategic measure to safeguard the company's integrity and deliver sustainable benefits to all stakeholders.

PT Pertamina Hulu Indonesia (PHI) is part of Pertamina's Upstream Subholding, managing oil and gas upstream operations in Regional 3 Kalimantan under Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. In 2023, PHI, through its subsidiaries and affiliates collaborating with SKK Migas, achieved oil production of 62.17 thousand barrels per day (MBOPD) and gas production of 710 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD). Committed to its vision of becoming a world-class oil and gas company, PHI continues to innovate and apply technology to produce safe, efficient, reliable, compliant, and environmentally friendly energy, supporting #EnergyKalimantanForIndonesia. PHI is headquartered in Jakarta. For more information, visit https://phi.pertamina.com.