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InfoSAWIT, MUMBAI — India’s recent shift in edible oil consumption from palm oil to soybean oil is expected to be temporary. According to CPOPC Director of Policy and Strategy, Chandran Gunalan, Indian consumer preferences are highly sensitive to short-term price movements rather than long-term structural changes.

InfoSAWIT, GORONTALO — The Gorontalo Provincial Government is moving swiftly to follow up on five recommendations issued by Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) regarding improvements in palm oil sector governance across the region. The matter was discussed in an evaluation meeting led by Governor Gusnar Ismail at the Governor’s Official Residence on Wednesday (26/11/2025). Representatives from the regencies of Gorontalo, Boalemo, and Pohuwato—three key palm-oil-producing areas—also attended.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA — Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in East Kalimantan recorded a slight decline in the second pricing period of November 2025. Based on the decision of the Provincial FFB Pricing Team, the reference price for palms older than 10 years dropped Rp 40.11/kg, bringing it to Rp 3,255.71/kg for the payment period of 16–30 November 2025.

InfoSAWIT, BALI — Global palm oil production is expected to remain stagnant in 2026 as producers grapple with weather disruptions, aging trees, and rising input costs. The outlook, delivered by Chandran Gunalan, Director of Strategy and Policy at the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), underscores growing concern that the industry may struggle to boost supply next year.

InfoSAWIT, SANGATTA — The 80th National Teachers’ Day commemoration in East Kutai (Kutim) on Tuesday (25/11/2025) turned emotional as hundreds gathered at the regent’s office courtyard to honor the men and women who shape Indonesia’s future. What was meant to be a ceremonial event became a celebration of perseverance—thanks to one standout teacher.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK — Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices in West Kalimantan saw only a marginal increase in the fourth period of November 2025, reflecting a market that remains largely stable. According to the Provincial FFB Pricing Team, the reference price for 10–20 year old palms rose by just Rp 5.89/kg, bringing it to Rp 3,223.43/kg for the payment period of 23–30 November 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The CPO price at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was withdrawn (WD) on Friday (28/11/2025), with the highest bid recorded at Rp 14,185/kg. This marks a decline of Rp 15/kg (0.11%) compared to Thursday’s Rp 14,200/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Indonesia’s palm oil sector posted a sharp decline across key indicators in September 2025, reflecting simultaneous pressure on production, consumption, and exports.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has issued a new regulation on Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO), with the Ministry of Agriculture releasing Regulation No. 33/2025 on 21 November 2025. The policy replaces Regulation No. 38/2020.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s efforts to strengthen its foothold in the Chinese market saw significant momentum as the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) hosted a Trade Networking Visit for 37 major buyers from China on 25–27 November 2025.

InfoSAWIT, SINGAPURA — Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) has once again strengthened its leadership in sustainability, securing Platinum for Asia’s Best Supply Chain Reporting and Bronze for Asia’s Best Environmental Impact Reporting at the 11th Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (ASRA).

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is preparing to submit an application to join the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as part of efforts to reinforce its sustainability diplomacy in the global palm oil sector.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI — The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price in Jambi Province for the period 28 November–4 December 2025 increased by Rp 9.15/kg. Based on the official calculation by the Jambi FFB Pricing Team, the price for 10–20 year-old palms has been set at Rp 3,409.38/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were set at Rp 14,200/kg on Thursday (27/11/2025), marking an increase of Rp 170/kg or 1.21% from Wednesday’s (26/11/2025) level of Rp 14,030/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Wilmar’s commitment to embedding human rights (HR) principles in business practices has again earned recognition. The company received the Setara Institute Award as an Early Adopting Company with a “B” rating for its human rights performance.

InfoSAWIT, SINGAPORE — PT Teladan Prima Agro Tbk (TLDN) has reaffirmed its standing as one of Indonesia’s most promising public companies after receiving the Best Under A Billion award from Forbes Asia on 25 November 2025. The award was presented by Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman of Forbes Media, to Mahirudin, Director of Finance, Accounting, and Tax, during the Forbes Asia Best Under A Billion Forum & Awards Dinner at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR — Tensions have flared once again in South Bengkulu’s plantation belt. Five farmers in Pino Raya District were hospitalized after sustaining gunshot wounds, allegedly inflicted by security personnel of PT Agro Bengkulu Selatan (ABS) on Monday, 24 November. The incident reignited long-standing agrarian conflicts prevalent across many palm oil regions.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Indonesia may be the world’s largest palm oil producer, but experts warn that productivity, supply chain efficiency, and technological readiness remain below expectations—especially compared to Malaysia, which has advanced faster over the past decade.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The government’s ongoing effort to restore control over forest areas has entered a new chapter. Through Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 5/2025, the state seeks to tighten oversight of lands occupied without authorization, including palm oil operations within forest zones. Yet legal experts warn the initiative may expose the sector to substantial legal ambiguity.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – The Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price-setting team of North Sumatra Province has set the FFB price for the period of 26 November–2 December 2025. The price for 10–20-year-old palms decreased by Rp 10.79/kg to Rp 3,425.00/kg.