What is Water Hammer?

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Have you heard about water hammer? Water hammer is the result of a pressure surge, or high-pressure shockwave that propagates through a piping system when a fluid in motion is forced to change direction or stop abruptly. This shockwave is also commonly referred to as a hydraulic shock or hydraulic surge, and may be characterized by a marked banging or knocking sound on the pipes immediately after shutoff.This can happen if you pass through a flood with a water level of more than 50 cm
This term is also called hydrolocking, where water enters through the air filter so that the engine stops suddenly. The second problem can also be caused by water entering the lubrication system so that it mixes with the oil.

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Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever is a mosquito-borne disease that occurs in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. For mild dengue fever, it will cause a high fever and flu-like symptoms.

Many people have no signs or symptoms of dengue hemorrhagic fever infection. When symptoms do occur, they are mistaken for other illnesses, such as the flu. Usually symptoms will appear from four to 10 days after you are bitten by a mosquito.
This disease can cause a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. In addition, some other symptoms, including:

Headache.
Muscle, bone or joint pain.
Nausea and vomiting.
Pain behind the eyes
Swollen glands.
Rash.

Dengue Fever Prevention

Use air conditioning or mosquito nets installed in the vents and beds. In addition, mosquitoes that carry the dengue virus are most active from dawn to dusk, but they can also bite at night.
Wear protective clothing when you go to mosquito-infested areas, wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and shoes.
Use insect repellents such as permethrin as they can be applied to clothing, shoes, camping gear, and mosquito nets. You can also buy clothes made with permethrin already in them. For skin, use a repellent that contains at least a 10 percent concentration of DEET.
Reducing mosquito habitat by closing standing water. Mosquitoes that carry the dengue virus usually live in and around homes, breeding in standing water that can congregate on used car tires. You can help reduce mosquito populations by eliminating the habitats where they lay their eggs. At least once a week, empty and clean containers that contain standing water, such as planting containers, animal dishes, and flower vases. Keep the water container closed between cleanings. (Source: halodoc.com)

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Sahabat Insurance Held APU-PPT Training Programs for Insurance Agent

Jakarta, December 1st 2025 - Sahabat Insurance conducted an APU PPT (Anti–Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism) socialization program for all insurance agents as part of the company’s commitment to complying with the regulations set by the Financial Services Authority (OJK).

•This initiative aims to strengthen agents’ understanding of customer identification procedures, reporting of suspicious transactions, and

risk prevention related to money laundering and terrorism financing.

•Objectives of the APU PPT Socialization Ensure all Sahabat Insurance agents fully understand compliance standards according to

applicable OJK regulations.

• Improve service quality and transaction security for customers. Strengthen agents’ roles in detecting and preventing suspicious

activities.

•Protect the company’s reputation and support integrity within Indonesia’s insurance industry.

Topics Covered in the Training During this program, agents receive in-depth information on: Know Your Customer (KYC) principles. Customer data identification and verification procedures. Reporting of suspicious financial transactions to regulators. Company compliance procedures based on OJK regulations.

Sahabat Insurance’s Commitment to Regulatory Compliance Through this APU PPT socialization, Sahabat Insurance ensures that all agents carry out their duties professionally, transparently, and in full compliance with regulations. This initiative also supports national efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing within the financial services sector. By conducting regular APU PPT socialization programs, Sahabat Insurance continues to enhance service quality and strengthen corporate compliance to provide customers with the highest level of protection and safety.

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Sahabat Insurance Implements the 2026 Scholarship CSR Program

Sahabat Insurance’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program reflects the company’s commitment to responsible business practices with a strong focus on education. In 2026, Sahabat Insurance once again carries out its annual flagship initiative, the “Sahabat Insurance CSR Scholarship Program,” aimed at supporting children under the care of SOS Children’s Villages Indonesia.

This program is designed to support the improvement of educational quality and to ensure the continuity of education for children from early childhood through higher education. Scholarships are provided to beneficiaries across multiple educational levels, including Kindergarten, Primary School, Junior High School, Senior High School, and Higher Education.

The implementation of the Sahabat Insurance CSR Scholarship Program represents the company’s ongoing commitment to community welfare and is conducted on a regular annual basis as an integral part of Sahabat Insurance’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

Through the 2026 Sahabat Insurance CSR Scholarship Program at SOS Children’s Villages, Sahabat Insurance aims to make a meaningful contribution to the development of an independent, competitive, and future-ready young generation, while further strengthening the company’s reputation as a socially responsible organization.

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Beware of Fraud And Scams Posing As Sahabat Insurance!

Take control of your digital life. Don't be a victim of cyber scams!
Due to the rampant cases of fraud occurring in cyberspace, Sahabat Insurance urges its customers to be careful and increase their awareness of insurance scams and fraud via telephone, SMS, WhatsApp, or social media on behalf of PT Asuransi Sahabat Artha Proteksi (Sahabat Insurance).

Sahabat Insurance never asked for payment service outside our official account. Ensure that all your transactions will be through our official company account and not a personal account.

Look out for scammers posing as Sahabat Insurance personnel, you can verify it through the Sahabat Insurance call center at 021-50508080 or via email to [email protected]

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