PT DAHANA President Director Syaifuddin opened the DAHANA Alumni Gathering activities. The gathering was given as a form of appreciation for alumni and a space for exchanging experiences among generations. This year, the Alumni Gathering was held at Stitaco Cafe, Tasikmalaya, West Java, on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

In his remarks, as the President Director of DAHANA who was just appointed last July, Syaifuddin introduced himself to the alumni. Mr Syaifuddin who was born in Sumbawa, and has been working around the Indonesian defense industry, among others at PT Len Industri (Persero), PT INUKI, PT PINDAD, is now trusted by the Ministry of SOEs and DEFEND ID to hold the mandate as President Director of DAHANA.

“I am very happy today to be able to meet with the alumni of DAHANA. I am familiar with some of them as I have interacted with them before. Previously, I had a long career at PT Len Industri (Persero) with my last position as Corporate Secretary, then another long career at PINDAD, until my journey brought me to join PT DAHANA replacing Mr. Wildan Widarman,” said Mr Syaifuddn.

Mr Syaifuddin also conveyed the good news that this year, one of DAHANA’s ideals has been realized, namely the inauguration of the Ammonium Nitrate Factory in Bontang in February this year by President Joko Widodo. Apart from that, in the last few years, DAHANA has achieved better and more stable company performance.

“After the ammonium nitrate plant is completed, we still have homework, namely establishing a propellant industry at DAHANA. It is currently in process with all its dynamics. We ask for your prayers once again so that it will be realized soon. Of course, this has come as the initial foundation that was once built by the alumni when they were working at DAHANA. We express our gratitude and ask for your prayers that DAHANA will continue to develop further,” added Mr yaifuddin.

In addition, Mr Syaifuddin said that PT DAHANA through company organs such as SER, Public Relations, and subsidiaries, is ready to collaborate with the DAHANA Retirement Union (SENADA) for creation of more productive activities that can support DAHANA alumni. The plan is that the Company’s assets in Tasikmalaya will be managed by a subsidiary together with Senada.

Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the DAHANA 58th Anniversary Committee, Wibowo Budi Santoso reported that this year, the committee raised the theme “Innovation with Integrity” in hoping that current employees can carry out innovations with integrity, as exemplified by previous alumni.

The DAHANA Alumni Gathering event was also enlivened by free medical treatment, tumpeng cutting, handing over of assistance to alumni, and various games.