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Some stories don\u2019t begin with bold headlines or grand moments. They start quietly, with someone doing their job well, staying curious, and caring deeply. Thomas\u2019s story is one such example. What began as a cleaning role at OCS Indonesia<\/a> turned into an act of initiative that reflected his own values and the spirit of TRUE \u2013 Trust, Respect, Unity, Empowerment.<\/p>\n

Born in 1998, Thomas Saputra started his professional life with OCS Indonesia in 2018, fresh out of vocational high school. He describes OCS as his first \u2018home\u2019 in the working world, where he took on cleaning responsibilities across sectors, including retail and automotive facilities. For Thomas, each site offered a new chance to learn and contribute.<\/p>\n

Despite being young, he quickly showed maturity beyond his years. With a keen eye and a mindset shaped by hands-on experience, he noticed things others might overlook. One day, at a customer\u2019s site, he saw an unused plastic barrel in the warehouse. Where most saw waste, Thomas saw opportunity.<\/p>\n

Back at home, he regularly helped his parents with fish farming. That knowledge, quietly gained through daily routines, sparked an idea. Thomas took the discarded barrel, cleaned it thoroughly, and turned it into a small pond suitable for raising fish, like carp and tilapia.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\n \u201cThrough OCS Indonesia\u2019s social media, I find a lot of inspiring stories from other colleagues. It encourages me to create change, even with limited resources.\u201d <\/p>\n

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\n Thomas Saputra <\/p>\n

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The idea was simple but carried impact. It helped tidy up the site, reused available material, and introduced a sustainable way to grow food.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\n \u201cOnce the fish grow, we can enjoy them together with the customer. It saves costs as we no longer need to buy fish regularly.\u201d <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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He cares for the pond after hours, ensuring it doesn\u2019t interfere with his cleaning duties. That level of responsibility and respect for his work has earned him trust from both customers and colleagues, living out the TRUE values<\/a> OCS always upholds.<\/p>\n

A Scholarship for a TRUE Champion<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Thomas\u2019s thoughtful approach and commitment to improving his environment didn\u2019t go unnoticed. Earlier this year, he was recognised as one of OCS Indonesia\u2019s TRUE Champion Award<\/a> winners.<\/p>\n

As part of the award, Thomas had the opportunity to meet with the OCS Group and Regional APAC & Middle East Executive Committees. Alongside this recognition, he was also awarded a scholarship to support his higher education. He has since enrolled in a management programme for a Bachelor\u2019s degree, moving confidently towards the next stage of his professional and personal growth.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\n \u201cI was surprised! I want to pursue my studies, achieve the best result, and uplift my family\u2019s situation. I aspire to thrive because I have many goals to achieve, and OCS has given me the opportunity to move forward!\u201d <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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At OCS Indonesia, we believe that progress is not always measured by title or years. Sometimes, it\u2019s found in the small decisions people make to do more, to think differently, to make people and places the best they can be. We are proud to recognise those efforts, whether through upskilling, access to global-standard education, or simply sharing a story worth celebrating.<\/p>\n

Building on his initiative, Thomas stepped up and took action<\/a>, championing sustainability at a grassroots level.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\n \u201cStay motivated and always do your best. Luck will follow when opportunity meets capability.\u201d he concluded. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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\n Read more inspiring stories from our TRUE Star Winners <\/h2>\n \n\n Stand Up, Take Action <\/a> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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