National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia

Badan Tenaga Nuklir Nasional Unggul di kawasan regional

(South Tangerang, 19/02/2020) The head of the National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN), Anhar Riza Antariksawan this morning (19/02) led a briefing on clean-up activities on the 7th day before starting the activity. To the clean-up officers, Anhar gave encouragement and continued to maintain health conditions.

"To the clean up workers to keep their spirits up, this is a job to save the community," Anhar said while leading a briefing at Batan Indah Housing, South Tangerang, Wednesday (19/02).

Anhar advised that workers always take care of their health and comply with workplace safety procedures. In doing work like this, safety is the main factor.

Anhar also expressed his gratitude to the Government of the City of South Tangerang (South Tangerang City Government) who helped in the clean up process. "I thank you profusely for the help and cooperation of the South Tangerang City Government in this activity, so that the clean up process is going smoothly," he added.

(Jakarta, 02/18/2020). On February 3, 172 Prospective Civil Servants (CPNS) of the National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN) took the oath of civil servants. The BATAN millennial generation is the foundation of BATAN's hopes in the development of nuclear science and technology in Indonesia. The Head of BATAN, Anhar Riza Antariksawan invited BATAN millennial to share creative ideas to work more productively in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. This was conveyed by Anhar during a video conference with BATAN millennial civil servants during the Be Innovative Gathering on Tuesday (18/02).

"This is our first meeting via video conference, this also marks that in the digital era, the revolution era 4.0, I want fresh ideas that make us work more productive and innovative," Anhar said during a video conference from the BATAN Headquarters , Jakarta.

(South Tangerang, 02/18/2020) As of this afternoon (18/02) the number of drums containing soil and vegetation was indicated to be contaminated due to exposure to radioactive substances in Batan Indah Housing, Setu District, South Tangerang City totaling 172 drums. This clean up activity has entered day 6 of the planned 20 days.

In his statement, the Head of the Legal, Public Relations, and Cooperation Bureau, the National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN), Heru Umbara said, clean-up activities to date have run smoothly after 2 days before always being stopped due to rain. "Alhamdulillah, today the clean up is going well, this is also due to the assistance in the form of a dredging tool lent by the South Tangerang City Government," Heru said.

(South Tangerang, 18/02/2020) South Tangerang Mayor, Airin Rachmy Diany was present at the clean-up location and encouraged the workers who carried out the clean-up on Tuesday (18/02).

Airin took a briefing to clean up workers. "Please keep your health, and still obey work safety rules," Airin said.

(South Tangerang, 18/02/2020) Clean up efforts by the National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN) to reduce radiation exposure at the BATAN Indah Housing are continuing. Current status to date, Tuesday (18/02), 115 drums containing soil and vegetation that were indicated as being exposed have been moved to a temporary storage area for radioactive waste.

The clean up activity on Monday (17/02) was suspended due to rain. This activity was forced to be stopped temporarily given the wet soil conditions and made it difficult for workers to move the soil into drums.