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Danantara to strengthen PLN services after Batam power disruption
Indonesia’s state-owned enterprise holding company, Danantara says it will strengthen PLN’s services for households and businesses across the country.
The commitment follows a power supply disruption in Batam on October 12, 2026, which affected PLN Batam customers.
Danantara COO Dony Oskaria apologized and said customer needs would be a priority.
The planned changes aim to improve electricity reliability, service quality and responses to customers.
PLN Batam will come directly under Danantara, as part of the company’s development and transformation plans.
PLN Batam operates without government subsidies or compensation, and Danantara says Batam’s role in the economy and as an investment destination offers room for growth.
Danantara also plans management changes at PLN to improve performance, but no further details or timetable were given.
Danantara Indonesia said it would strengthen PLN services across Indonesia, focusing on supply reliability, service quality and response to customer needs.
The commitment includes improving PLN Batam services after a power supply disruption on 12 October 2026.
Danantara COO Dony Oskaria apologized to PLN Batam customers and said customer needs were a priority.
PLN Batam is set to come directly under Danantara Indonesia as part of the company’s development and transformation.
Danantara also plans to refresh PLN’s management to strengthen the group’s performance.
- Who
- Danantara Indonesia, led in this announcement by COO Dony Oskaria, and PLN Batam.
- What
- Danantara pledged to strengthen PLN services and improve reliability, service quality and customer response after a power disruption.
- When
- The disruption occurred on 12 October 2026. Danantara made its commitment public on 14 October 2026.
- Where
- The disruption affected PLN Batam. The wider service commitment covers PLN across Indonesia.
- Why
- Danantara said the measures aim to improve services and meet customer needs; the commitment followed the Batam power disruption.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
PLN Batam experienced a power supply disruption.
Danantara Indonesia announced its commitment to improving PLN services and apologized to PLN Batam customers.
- Disruption date
- 12 October 2026
- Announcement date
- 14 October 2026
- Danantara COO
- Dony Oskaria
- Planned oversight change
- PLN Batam will come directly under Danantara Indonesia
- Service measures
- Improve supply reliability, service quality and response to customer needs
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What people are saying
Atas nama Danantara Indonesia, kami menyampaikan permohonan maaf kepada seluruh pelanggan PLN Batam atas ketidaknyamanan akibat gangguan pasokan listrik pada 12 Oktober 2026
Pelayanan kepada masyarakat menjadi prioritas kami dalam penguatan PLN Group.
Kami melihat peluang bagi PLN Batam untuk terus tumbuh bersama masyarakat dan dunia usaha.