The Tanoto Foundation traces its roots to 1981, when founders Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto started a kindergarten and elementary school in rural Besitang located in the Sumatera Utara province of Indonesia. Today, the Tanoto Foundation has grown into a full-fledged, multi-faceted philanthropic organisation.
1 November 2016 - Congratulations to the winners of the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2016. Pictured at the top are the winners with Mr Masagos Zulkifli bin Masagos Mohamad, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources. On the bottom right is Mr Bey Soo Khiang, APRIL Chairman receiving a token of appreciation from GCNS Vice President Mr Ho Meng Kit for being a valued donor.
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On August 8, 2016, Sateri confirmed orders for machineries to expand its Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) production capacity by 1 million tonnes. This will position Sateri as the largest VSF producer in the world by 2020. The total investment in the expansion is expected to exceed RMB10 billion (USD1.5 billion).
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Quality education is an important factor in the drive towards poverty alleviation and a better life. Education is one of the three thrusts of Tanoto Foundation as it aims to battle poverty. It has a multi-prong programme that involves empowering students, educators, institutions and infrastructure.
When APRIL Group's Indonesia operations PT RAPP started operations in Pangkalan Kerinci in the early 1990s, it not only provided employment for thousands and contributed to improving the socio-cultural and economic vibrancy of the area, but created many opportunities for locals via partnerships.
Sukanto Tanoto is a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the Founder and Chairman of Royal Golden Eagle (RGE), which manages a global group of companies in resources manufacturing. Tanoto is also the co-founder of Tanoto Foundation, a philanthropy that aims to improve lives by alleviating poverty.
