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InfoSAWIT, MAMUJU – The West Sulawesi Provincial Environmental Agency (DLH) held an assessment meeting for the Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) document of PT Mitra Andalan Sawit at the Grand Maleo & Convention Hotel in Mamuju on Thursday (21/8/2025).

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – Efforts to strengthen the plantation downstreaming chain were re-emphasized by the Acting Director General of Plantations, Abdul Roni Angkat. During his working visit to the Plantation Plant Protection Center (BPTP) in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on Friday (22/8), Roni affirmed that adaptable and superior human resources are the main foundation for the success of downstreaming programs.

InfoSAWIT, SAMPIT – The Seruyan Regency Government, together with labor unions, held a socialization event for Seruyan Regent Regulation (Perbup) No. 43 of 2024 concerning the Protection of Women and Children in the Workplace. This regulation is expected to be an important foundation for realizing a sustainable and just palm oil plantation environment.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) is continuing its push to meet the demand for superior seeds to support increased food production and strengthen the sustainability of the plantation sector. This was confirmed during a visit to the West Kalimantan Agricultural Modernization Application Center (BRMP) on Saturday (23/8), with a focus on providing gogo rice seeds suitable for planting on plantation land, such as oil palm, coconut, and other commodities.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has officially ruled in favor of Indonesia in a trade dispute with the European Union (EU) regarding the imposition of countervailing duties on biodiesel imports. This ruling strengthens Indonesia's position in fighting for fair market access for its national products, particularly palm oil-based biodiesel.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,699/kg on Monday (25/8/2025). This marks an increase of approximately Rp99/kg (0.68%) compared to the price on Friday (22/8/2025), which was Rp14,600/kg.

InfoSAWIT, SEI MANGKEI – Unilever is taking a new step in strengthening the transparency and sustainability of its palm oil supply chain. The global company is now working directly with palm oil producers and mills, cutting out the role of traditional intermediaries, while bringing most of the palm oil refining process to its own facilities.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – A new history has been made in the national aviation industry. PT Pertamina (Persero) officially conducted the first flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) derived from used cooking oil (UCO). The historic flight was operated by Pelita Air, a Pertamina subsidiary, on the Jakarta–Bali route from Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta Airport last Wednesday (20/8/2025).

InfoSAWIT, MAMASA – The West Sulawesi (Sulbar) Provincial Financial and Regional Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) conducted monitoring of the utilization of the Palm Oil Revenue Sharing Fund (DBH Sawit) in Mamasa Regency. The activity took place on Friday (22/8/2025) in the meeting room of the Mamasa Regional Finance and Asset Agency (BKAD).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Used cooking oil (UCO) derived from palm oil, often considered mere household waste, is now being transformed into a high-value commodity. PT Pertamina (Persero) has successfully developed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from UCO, a breakthrough that supports emission reduction in the aviation industry while opening new economic opportunities for the community.

InfoSAWIT, KUTAI BARAT – Balai Kampung Mencimai in Barong Tongkok sub-district was bustling with dozens of palm oil farmers on August 21–22, 2025. They were attending a training session organized by the East Kalimantan Provincial Plantation Office (Disbun Kaltim), aimed at transforming the mindset of palm oil farmers from mere field laborers into drivers of a modern economy.

InfoSAWIT, ACEH – Palm oil plantations are not only a leading national commodity but also the economic backbone for communities across various regions. Recognizing this strategic role, IPB Training, in collaboration with the Oil Palm Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) and the Directorate General of Plantations (Ditjenbun), held a Technical Training on Oil Palm Cultivation for cohorts IX, X, and XVII in Aceh from August 19-23, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's palm oil industry continued its impressive performance in June 2025. According to a report from the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), palm oil product exports saw a significant increase to several key destinations.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – The Forum for Communities Affected by Riau's Forest and Land Management has welcomed the recommendations from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) regarding the resolution of the Tesso Nilo National Park (TNTN) conflict. The forum's spokesperson, Abdul Aziz, stated that the recommendations align with the community's hope that the issues will be resolved comprehensively and based on existing legal frameworks.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – According to the West Kalimantan (Kalbar) Province Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team, the price for the third period of August 2025 (for payments from August 16-22, 2025) has been set. The price for FFB from 10-20 year-old oil palm trees has been determined to rise by Rp25.02/Kg to Rp3,435.39/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – The Class IIB Jambi Women's Prison held a training session for 30 inmates on how to make pempek (fishcake) vinegar using palm sugar. The activity is part of a self-reliance program aimed at equipping the inmates with economically valuable skills. The training, held in the prison's vocational hall, featured instructors from a local MSME, Rumah Kreatif Nekno, known for its expertise in developing traditional food products.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Shares of PT Jhonlin Agro Raya Tbk. (JARR), a palm oil company owned by businessman Haji Isam, have caught the attention of investors after a significant price increase over the last month. However, the company's management has confirmed there is no material information or corporate action plan driving the stock's surge.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's palm oil industry recorded a positive performance in June 2025. According to a report from the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), crude palm oil (CPO) production in June reached 4.82 million tons, up from 4.16 million tons the previous month. Palm kernel oil (PKO) production also increased to 465,000 tons compared to 396,000 tons in May.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – A grueling 12-hour journey from Sengkuang Merabung Village in Ketapang Regency did not deter four micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners from participating in the 6th anniversary celebration of the Indonesian Television Journalists Association (IJTI) in Pontianak. Their presence highlighted the vital role of MSMEs in connecting rural communities with wider markets and serving as key pillars of local economic resilience.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,600/kg on Friday (22/8/2025). This marks an increase of approximately Rp100/kg (0.69%) from Thursday’s highest bid price of Rp14,500/kg.