As a form of commitment to road safety, Agincourt Resources, in collaboration with Astra Motor, organised a “Safety Riding Simulator Training” on Thursday, 9th April 2026 at Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Negeri (SMKN) 2 Padangsidimpuan. The activity involved approximately 50 participants, consisting of the school principal, teachers, and students.

The Safety Riding Instructor from Astra Honda Motor, Noval Yunaidi, accompanied the activity. Meanwhile, the Marketing Communication Sub Department Head of Astra Motor, Michael Gerald, stated that this facility is expected to be utilised optimally by the community through schools in order to help reduce traffic accident rates.

The Principal of SMKN 2 Padangsidimpuan expressed appreciation and gratitude to Agincourt Resources and Astra Motor for the trust given to the school as the recipient of the safety riding programme. The school is committed to maintaining and utilising the facility in a sustainable manner, not only for students of SMKN 2 Padangsidimpuan, but also for other schools in Padangsidimpuan and South Tapanuli Regency, thereby increasing awareness of the importance of road safety.

The training also provided support in the form of safety riding facilities and infrastructure. The safety riding facility, which was handed over on 17 December 2025, is now utilised as an interactive learning medium, enabling participants to directly experience safe and controlled riding simulations. This facility is one of the limited ones available in Indonesia, and its presence in Padangsidimpuan City, North Sumatra, is expected to provide broader benefits, not only for SMKN 2 Padangsidimpuan, but also for other schools through educational activities.

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In her remarks, Manager Community Development of Agincourt Resources, Rohani Simbolon, stated that the Safety Riding Centre programme forms part of the company’s long-term commitment to community development and empowerment, particularly in the fields of education and safety. SMK Negeri 2 Padangsidimpuan was selected due to its large student population, high levels of mobility, and the availability of adequate school grounds to support the development of road safety learning facilities.

“Through this facility, we hope students will develop an early understanding of safe and responsible riding practices. We also hope the benefits can extend to other schools in the surrounding area,” she said.

She added that the programme is expected to contribute to reducing and mitigating road traffic accidents, especially among students and young people. In an atmosphere of empathy, Rohani also invited all attendees to offer prayers for communities affected by floods and landslides in South Tapanuli Regency, while expressing hope that the recovery process would proceed smoothly.

Joining the event virtually, Marketing Division Head of Astra Motor, Ronny Agustinus, explained that the Safety Riding Centre reflects Astra’s commitment to fostering a culture of road safety. According to him, safety is not only about riding skills, but also about cultivating discipline, responsibility, and care for fellow road users. He expressed hope that the facility would serve as a sustainable learning platform for students.

The Principal of SMK Negeri 2 Padangsidimpuan, Zendro Hasibuan, conveyed his appreciation for the support provided by Agincourt Resources and Astra. He explained that the programme originated from a request submitted by the school, and that the facilities had already been in use since November 2025, prior to their official inauguration.
 “Previously, the simulator room had not been utilised optimally. Now, it can function as a relevant and practical learning facility for students,” he noted.

The Safety Riding Centre is designed as an open facility, accessible not only to students of SMK Negeri 2 Padangsidimpuan, but also to neighbouring schools and the wider community. Enthusiasm was also expressed by students. Aldo Fairuz, a Year 12 student from the Motorcycle Engineering programme, shared his excitement about the new facility and hoped that the learning experience would help him better understand safe riding practices and prepare for his future driving licence test.

The handover ceremony was attended by the Head of Administration of the Regional Education Office Area XI of Padangsidimpuan City, North Sumatra Province, Mangatas Siregar; the Head of the Community Development Unit of Padangsidimpuan Police, Sulaiman Rangkuti; as well as representatives from vocational schools across Padangsidimpuan. Through this collaboration, Agincourt Resources reaffirmed its commitment to instilling road safety awareness from an early age as part of its efforts to nurture a smart, skilled, and safety-conscious young generation.

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