Following a successful debut in 2025, PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMMAN) is once again hosting the Cerita Sasambo Journalism Competition in 2026. Now featuring both NTB and National media categories, the competition aims to engage a wider network of journalists in producing high-quality, impactful stories that showcase the progress, opportunities, and human stories shaping West Nusa Tenggara.
As one of Indonesia’s largest copper and gold mining companies, AMMAN recognizes the vital role of the media in enhancing public understanding of the mining industry, including technological innovation, sustainable practices, and the sector’s contributions to economic and community development.
“Cerita Sasambo is inspired by the names of the three major ethnic groups of West Nusa Tenggara: Sasak, Samawa, and Mbojo. Through this competition, we hope to encourage the creation of journalistic works that explore the dynamics of the mining industry from NTB and bring these stories to audiences across Indonesia. We believe quality journalism plays an important role in broadening public perspectives through accurate, insightful, and well-researched information. This year, we are introducing two competition tracks, one for journalists in NTB and another for journalists from across Indonesia, enabling stories, best practices, and regional perspectives to reach a wider audience,” said Kartika Octaviana, Vice President of Corporate Communications at AMMAN.
Competition Coverage Areas
- West Nusa Tenggara (NTB): This competition is open to active journalists based in or assigned to cover any area within West Nusa Tenggara, including Lombok Island, West Sumbawa Regency, Sumbawa Regency, Bima Regency, and Dompu Regency. Entries may be submitted from 23 June to 24 August 2026.
- National (Greater Jakarta Area): This competition is open to journalists and media with a submission period of July 6–September 4, 2026. Specifically for the Online & Print Media category, it is open to journalists and media based in Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek).
Competition Categories and Themes
Categories
- Online & Print Media: categories include journalistic works such as feature stories, in-depth reports, opinion pieces, and analytical articles, providing journalists with the opportunity to explore issues comprehensively and present deeper insights to the public.
- Social Media (Official Media Accounts): Journalistic content published on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube
Themes
- Innovation and Technology in Responsible Mining Operations
- Sustainability and Social Impact on Communities and the Environment
Each participant may submit up to three entries for each theme through AMMAN’s official competition portal at
www.amman.co.id/ceritasasambo for a chance to win prizes totaling hundreds of millions of rupiah.
With its broader scope this year, Cerita Sasambo 2026 is expected to serve as a platform for journalists to produce compelling stories that enrich public understanding while bringing regional perspectives, best practices, and meaningful narratives to wider audiences across Indonesia.
