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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,475/kg on Tuesday (9/23/2025). This marks a significant drop of Rp280, or about 1.90%, compared to Monday's price of Rp14,755/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the results from the Riau Provincial Plasma Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team's official letter (No. 34) for the period of September 24-30, 2025, the price for 9-year-old Riau palm oil has been set to decrease by a marginal Rp1.67/Kg, settling at Rp3,679.69/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), Eddy Martono, stated that the use of palm oil in Indonesia will always prioritize domestic needs, especially for the biodiesel program.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Director of Exports for Agricultural and Forestry Products at the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, Wijayanto, stated that the main purpose of the palm oil export levy policy is to encourage the creation of high-value-added products.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – Siti Amanah, an academic from the Department of Communication Science and Community Development at IPB University's Faculty of Human Ecology, offered a sharp reflection on the realities of female palm oil workers. She emphasized that the issues they face are not merely economic but also involve an unbalanced social structure and a system that is not inclusive of women's needs.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOTÁ – The Secretariat of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) held an honorary meeting at the Honduran Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. The meeting was initiated by Honduras as part of an effort to encourage Latin American countries to strengthen their involvement in the CPOPC forum.

InfoSAWIT, NORTH SUMATRA – The government of Indonesia continues to push the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as a driver for accelerating industrial downstreaming, boosting exports, and establishing new economic growth centers. These efforts are aimed at creating jobs and strengthening national competitiveness.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp 14,755/kg on Monday, September 22, 2025. This marks a gain of Rp 94/kg, or about 0.64%, compared to the price of Rp 14,661/kg on Friday, September 19, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Eddy Martono, Chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), asserted that issues of conflict with indigenous communities, often associated with the palm oil industry, are now rarely seen among GAPKI members. He noted that problems are more likely to arise with local communities surrounding the plantations.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The plan to implement a B50 biodiesel mandate in 2026 is drawing sharp criticism from energy experts. Many believe the move is too rushed and could create significant technical and psychological problems if comprehensive road tests are not conducted.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has taken decisive action by revoking 190 Mining Business Permits (IUP) across Indonesia. This measure was imposed on companies that failed to comply with regulations regarding reclamation and post-mining guarantees.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Palm oil company Bumitama Gunajaya Agro (BGA Group) is not only focused on validating its conservation areas but also on monitoring land-cover changes using technology. Since 2020, the company has been using remote sensing to track vegetation dynamics and detect potential deforestation risks.

InfoSAWIT, NANNING - The Indonesian Pavilion at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO-CABIS) in Nanning is drawing significant attention, thanks in large part to the participation of the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP). Partnering with the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), BPDPKS is on a mission to expand international market access, especially to China, while promoting a sustainable image of the palm oil industry.

InfoSAWIT, BANDARLAMPUNG - A team of lecturers from the Agro-industrial Product Development program at Lampung State Polytechnic (Polinela) is spearheading a renewable energy innovation. Their research, titled "Production Process Optimization of Briquettes from Oyster Mushroom Substrate and Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB)," aims to create a new high-energy fuel source.

InfoSAWIT, NANNING – Indonesia is strengthening its position as a producer of sustainable palm oil at the "Dialogue For China’s Green Policy II Indonesia" forum. Held on the sidelines of the CAEXPO–CABIS 2025 in Guangxi, the event brought together key figures from the Indonesian palm oil sector and its international partners, particularly from China, to discuss export strategies, technological innovation, and sustainability commitments.

InfoSAWIT, MENDALO – Jambi University (UNJA) is reinforcing its role in developing top-tier human resources for the national palm oil industry. The university recently held a public lecture for students who received scholarships from the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), a program aimed at fostering skilled professionals for the industry.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – Palm oil farmers in South Sumatra are seeing a price increase for fresh fruit bunches (FFB). The South Sumatra provincial FFB Price Determination Team has set the price for 10-20 year-old palm oil at IDR 3,601.06 per kilogram for the second period of September 2025, an increase of IDR 24.29 per kilogram.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Constitutional Rights Defenders Committee (KEPAL) has once again taken legal action to defend the rights of smallholders. After previously filing a formal review of the Job Creation Law, KEPAL has now officially submitted a judicial review of the law's enactment at the Constitutional Court (MK).

InfoSAWIT, SIMPANG EMPAT – The Pasaman Barat Regency Government in West Sumatra, through its Plantation and Livestock Office, has stressed the importance of palm oil plantation companies in the region to promptly finalize their Business Rights Titles (HGU) in accordance with prevailing laws.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Even before seven in the morning, she has already begun her day with unpaid, often uncounted, labor—not even by the state. This is the reality for many women in Indonesia's palm oil plantation regions, invisible workers in two different worlds.