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InfoSAWIT, KARO – The Criminal Investigation Unit of the Mardingding Sector Police has arrested a man, identified by the initials MAP (35), a resident of Buluh Pancur Village, Lau Baleng District, Karo Regency, for the alleged theft of palm oil fruits belonging to a local farmer.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,726/kg on Tuesday (19/8/2025). This marks an increase of approximately Rp311/kg, a 2.16% jump from the highest bid price of Rp14,415/kg on Friday (15/8/2025).

InfoSAWIT, PASANGKAYU – The Plantation Office of West Sulawesi Province (Sulbar) conducted direct monitoring of pricing and the processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) into Crude Palm Oil (CPO) at several palm oil mills (PKS) in Pasangkayu Regency on Sunday (10/8/2025).

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKA RAYA – The circulation of narcotics in Central Kalimantan is once again under scrutiny, particularly in palm oil plantation areas. The Secretary of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) of Central Kalimantan, Rawing Rambang, affirmed that the association has established close cooperation with the Provincial National Narcotics Agency (BNNP) of Kalteng to prevent drugs from entering company premises.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – With half a million hectares of oil palm plantations, Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food has a major responsibility to reduce carbon emissions.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Nine major European retailers have been recognized as top performers on the RSPO Shared Responsibility Scorecard, an assessment measuring the commitment of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) members to collective responsibility in promoting palm oil sustainability.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT PLN (Persero) has made history by operating a new co-firing facility that uses Bio Compressed Natural Gas (BioCNG) derived from palm oil waste at the Belawan Gas and Steam Power Plant (PLTGU) in North Sumatra. This milestone marks the first time BioCNG has been used as a renewable energy source in Indonesia.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Beneath the vast green expanse of Kalimantan's oil palm plantations, Johan Sukardi plays a largely unseen role: de-escalating conflicts, fostering trust, and building social harmony between companies and communities. Through a humanistic approach and "silent diplomacy," he proves that sustainability is not just about trees—but also about human relationships.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV PalmCo, a subholding of PTPN III (Persero), invited dozens of palm oil farmers from various regions across Indonesia to its headquarters in Jakarta earlier this week. A total of 42 farmers from 38 farmer organizations attended along with the management of the Association of Nucleus Estate and Smallholder Palm Oil Farmers (ASPEKPIR) and were directly received by PalmCo President Director, Jatmiko Santosa, and Institutional Relations Director, Irwan Perangin-angin.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto addressed allegations of legal violations involving approximately 5 million hectares of palm oil land, including those located in protected forest areas. He stated that the government has successfully repossessed 3.1 million hectares of palm oil land proven to be in violation of regulations. This was conveyed in his state address during the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Friday (15/8/2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – More than just ordinary palm oil seeds, Topaz is the result of extensive research and innovation from Asian Agri. Now, with four variants plus a new Ganoderma-tolerant variant, offering potential yields of up to 40 tons of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) per hectare per year, this seed could be the top choice for industry players and farmers aiming for high productivity and sustainability.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – In Indonesia's rapidly growing palm oil industry, the demand for competent professionals is becoming increasingly urgent. However, a significant challenge often encountered in the field is the unpreparedness of fresh graduates to meet the demands of the workplace. This gap is precisely what the book, "From Campus to Becoming a Successful Excellent Planter," written by two experienced practitioners, Maruli Pardamean and Candra Ernando Ritonga, aims to bridge.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Reducing carbon emissions is not solely the responsibility of governments; it is also a crucial task for businesses managing natural resource-based operations. This is exemplified by the initiatives taken by Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food and SD Guthrie Malaysia.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – On Friday, August 15, Malaysian palm oil futures experienced a slight uptick as market participants awaited export data for further direction. By midday, the benchmark contract on the Malaysian Derivatives Exchange rose by 9 ringgit, or 0.2%, reaching 4,412 ringgit (approximately US$1,046.24) per ton. This marks a weekly increase of 3.69%, indicating a potential second consecutive gain.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA  – The price of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of palm oil in East Kalimantan has seen a notable increase, as announced by the provincial pricing team. For the first period of August 2025 (August 1-15), the price for palm oil from trees older than 10 years has risen by Rp. 29.11 per kilogram, bringing the new price to Rp. 3,140.12 per kilogram.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Colombia has recorded stable growth in palm oil production over the past decade. According to Alexandre Cooman from Cenipalma, a private sector organization coordinating with palm oil farmers in Colombia, national production has increased by approximately 80% in the last 10 years. This growth is not limited to one region but spans various palm oil plantation zones with significant differences in environment, land, and even culture.

InfoSAWIT, BANDA ACEH — Aceh is sending a strong signal to the global market: this province is ready to become a world model for deforestation-free palm oil production that is inclusive of smallholder farmers.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia reaffirmed the government's commitment to law enforcement and natural resource management aimed at maximizing the prosperity of the people. In his speech during the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the Joint Session of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Regional Representative Council (DPD) on August 15, 2025, he highlighted several achievements, including the return of millions of hectares of problematic palm oil land to the state.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) experienced a withdrawal, with the highest offer price set at Rp 14,415/kg on Friday (August 15, 2025). This marks an increase of approximately Rp 18/kg, or 0.13%, compared to the highest offer price of Rp 14,397/kg recorded on Thursday (August 14, 2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Heavy rains often bring similar stories in the hinterlands of Kalimantan: muddy dirt roads, vehicles struggling to pass, children hindered from attending school, and agricultural products trapped in villages. However, from this classic issue, a new narrative emerges through Bumitama's "Empowered Prosperous Villages" initiative—a program that combines infrastructure development with community empowerment.