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Jambi Fresh Fruit Bunch Prices Fall Rp31.71/kg for January 9–15, 2026 Period
InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – The pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of oil palm in Jambi has agreed to lower FFB prices for the January 9–15, 2026 period.
KPBN Inacom CPO Prices Rise 0.76% on Friday, While Malaysian Palm Oil Futures End Lower
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were set at Rp14,411 per kilogram on Friday (January 9, 2026), marking an increase of Rp109/kg or 0.76% compared to Thursday’s price of Rp14,302/kg.
Malaysian Palm Oil Prices Post Weekly Gain on Global Oils Rally and Indonesia Policy Signals
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Malaysian crude palm oil (CPO) futures are set to record a weekly gain after rising for three consecutive sessions on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange, supported by stronger rival vegetable oils and expectations of tighter supply from Indonesia.
Finance Minister Uncovers Palm Oil Export Manipulation by 10 Companies
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has revealed that 10 palm oil companies are suspected of under-invoicing exports by up to 50%, significantly reducing state revenue.
Model Schools Rise Amid Palm Plantations as Wilmar Invests in Future Generations
InfoSAWIT, SAMPIT — Amid vast palm oil estates in Central Kalimantan, modern school buildings now stand as symbols of long-term investment in human capital. Sekolah Bina Bangsa 02, operated by the Wilmar Group through the Bina Bangsa Foundation, serves children in and around plantation areas.
Planned Seizure of Millions of Hectares Raises Transparency and Restoration Concerns
InfoSAWIT, BOGOR — Civil society groups are urging transparency as the government prepares to seize an additional 4–5 million hectares of problematic palm oil plantations in 2026, following the takeover of around 4 million hectares in 2025.
Palm Oil Often Blamed for Disasters, Farmers Recall Long History of Forest Degradation
InfoSAWIT, ACEH — Negative campaigns against palm oil have resurfaced following recent floods and landslides across parts of Sumatra. Once again, palm plantations are being blamed as the primary cause, often without comprehensive environmental assessments.
Trillion-Rupiah Forest Fines Spark Alarm Over Bankruptcy and Mass Layoffs in Palm Oil Sector
InfoSAWIT, BOGOR — The Indonesian palm oil industry is facing mounting pressure as administrative fines imposed by the Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH) draw sharp criticism from legal experts, academics, and business players. The fines—amounting to tens or even hundreds of trillions of rupiah—are widely seen as excessive and could trigger mass bankruptcies, undermine investment confidence, and lead to large-scale layoffs across the sector.
Malaysian Palm Oil Prices Post Weekly Gain on Global Oils Rally and Indonesia Policy Signals
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Malaysian crude palm oil (CPO) futures are set to record a weekly gain after rising for three consecutive sessions on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange, supported by stronger rival vegetable oils and expectations of tighter supply from Indonesia.
Finance Minister Uncovers Palm Oil Export Manipulation by 10 Companies
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has revealed that 10 palm oil companies are suspected of under-invoicing exports by up to 50%, significantly reducing state revenue.
Model Schools Rise Amid Palm Plantations as Wilmar Invests in Future Generations
InfoSAWIT, SAMPIT — Amid vast palm oil estates in Central Kalimantan, modern school buildings now stand as symbols of long-term investment in human capital. Sekolah Bina Bangsa 02, operated by the Wilmar Group through the Bina Bangsa Foundation, serves children in and around plantation areas.
Planned Seizure of Millions of Hectares Raises Transparency and Restoration Concerns
InfoSAWIT, BOGOR — Civil society groups are urging transparency as the government prepares to seize an additional 4–5 million hectares of problematic palm oil plantations in 2026, following the takeover of around 4 million hectares in 2025.
Palm Oil Often Blamed for Disasters, Farmers Recall Long History of Forest Degradation
InfoSAWIT, ACEH — Negative campaigns against palm oil have resurfaced following recent floods and landslides across parts of Sumatra. Once again, palm plantations are being blamed as the primary cause, often without comprehensive environmental assessments.
Trillion-Rupiah Forest Fines Spark Alarm Over Bankruptcy and Mass Layoffs in Palm Oil Sector
InfoSAWIT, BOGOR — The Indonesian palm oil industry is facing mounting pressure as administrative fines imposed by the Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (Satgas PKH) draw sharp criticism from legal experts, academics, and business players. The fines—amounting to tens or even hundreds of trillions of rupiah—are widely seen as excessive and could trigger mass bankruptcies, undermine investment confidence, and lead to large-scale layoffs across the sector.
KPBN CPO Prices Rise Nearly 1% as Malaysian Palm Oil Trades Flat
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil prices at Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) rose 0.99% on Thursday (January 8, 2026), with CPO set at Rp 14,302/kg, up Rp 140/kg from the previous session.
Prabowo Signals New Wave of Crackdown on Illegal Palm Oil Plantations
InfoSAWIT, KARAWANG – President Prabowo Subianto has announced plans for a renewed nationwide crackdown on illegal oil palm plantations, with the state preparing to seize an additional 4–5 million hectares in 2026.
East Kalimantan Palm FFB Prices Climb in Late December
InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA – Oil palm FFB prices in East Kalimantan rose during the second half of December 2025, according to the provincial pricing team.
West Kalimantan Palm FFB Prices Rise in Early January
InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – The West Kalimantan FFB Pricing Team has set higher oil palm prices for Period I of January 2026, covering payments for January 1–7.
Indonesian Deputy Minister Clarifies Palm Oil Issue in Papua: No Presidential Mandate
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk has dismissed claims that President Prabowo Subianto instructed regional governments in Papua to plant oil palm.
North Sumatra Palm Fresh Fruit Bunch Prices Slip in Early January
InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices for oil palm plantations in North Sumatra declined during the January 7–13, 2026 pricing period, following a decision by the provincial pricing team.















