Jember, June 10, 2026 – Amid rising national food demands and rapid technological advancements, Indonesia’s agricultural sector requires more young talents who not only understand cultivation practices but are also capable of driving innovation, building businesses, and creating value for society. To address this challenge, PT Mekar Investama Teknologi (MEKAR), together with PT Mekar Asta Nusantara (MANU) and the Faculty of Agricultural Technology at the University of Jember,

In the past, technology was often seen as just a supporting tool for businesses. Today, however, technology has become a key driver for growth, helping businesses operate more efficiently and scale faster. The challenge is that many businesses still spend a significant amount of time on administrative tasks that could be completed in just a few minutes with the right technology. From manually recording transactions and checking inventory one by one to responding to customer i

Jember, May 25, 2026 – PT Mekar Asta Nusantara (MANU) has officially entered into a collaboration with the Yogyakarta Social Forestry Center, the Directorate General of Social Forestry, and the Ministry of Forestry to support the development of food agroforestry in Indonesia. The signing of this Cooperation Agreement covers forest area development and capacity building for Social Forestry Groups (Kelompok Perhutanan Sosial/KPS) in East Java. The initiative also forms part of

Temanggung – The development of innovation in Indonesia’s renewable energy sector continues to show positive progress through the opening of a new factory owned by PT Global Excel Trade (Grexel) in Temanggung, Central Java. This facility represents a concrete example of waste-to-energy technology utilization, transforming waste into high-value energy resources. As a company operating in the waste-to-energy sector, Grexel processes wood waste and agricultural residues into woo

“Checkout now, pay later.” This phrase has probably become very familiar on many online shopping platforms. The convenience of this feature has made paylater services increasingly popular, especially among people in their productive years. The process is fast, practical, and often accompanied by attractive promotions that make transactions feel more affordable. On one hand, paylater can indeed help with certain needs, especially when payment flexibility is required. However,

Every business owner hopes their business will run smoothly and continue to grow. However, in reality, the business world is always filled with unpredictable risks, such as declining sales, rising raw material prices, or unstable economic conditions. That is why having an emergency fund is one of the most important steps in maintaining business sustainability, especially for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). An emergency fund acts as a financial buffer that helps