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InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian crude palm oil (CPO) production recorded another increase in August 2025. The latest data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) shows that CPO production rose 2.35% month-on-month (m-o-m) to 1.86 million tons, up from 1.81 million tons in July.

InfoSAWIT, BANDUNG – The palm oil plantation sector once again presents a paradox. On one hand, Indonesia is known as the world's largest palm oil producer, with 17.3 million hectares of land from a total licensed area of 20.5 million hectares. On the other hand, its productivity is far from its potential. This is the root cause preventing farmers and business players from fully experiencing prosperity.

InfoSAWIT, MUMBAI – The Indonesian Ministry of Trade, through the Indonesian Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) Chennai, is encouraging Indian business players to strengthen trade cooperation with Indonesia. The invitation was conveyed during the Jakarta–Mumbai Update (JaMU) 2025 Forum, held at the Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC) office in Mumbai, India.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK — Behind the booming palm oil industry that supports the economy of West Kalimantan, a harsh reality still plagues hundreds of thousands of plantation workers, especially women. A multi-stakeholder forum titled "Decent Work in Palm Oil Plantations," held in Pontianak on Friday (9/12), revealed that labor protection for palm oil workers is still far from ideal.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Forest Area Order Task Force (Satgas PKH) has successfully returned control of forest areas to the state. In this fourth phase, an area of 674,178.44 hectares was reclaimed from 245 companies spread across 15 provinces.

InfoSAWIT, BALIKPAPAN – The Governor of East Kalimantan, H. Rudy Mas’ud (Harum), emphasized the importance of sustainable palm oil management as a key pillar of the regional economy and a support for the development of the new national capital (IKN).

InfoSAWIT, SANGATTA – The Deputy Regent of Kutai Timur (Kutim), Mahyunadi, emphasized the importance of researching local palm oil seeds suited to the soil characteristics of Kutim to reduce the region's dependence on seed supplies from Sumatra. He made the statement during a meeting with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Sustainable Landscape of Palm Oil Initiative (SLPI) team at the Royal Victoria Hotel's Pelangi Room last Wednesday (9/10/2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was withdrawn (WD) on Friday (9/12/2025) with the highest bid reaching Rp14,478/kg. This marks a decline of Rp62/Kg, or approximately 0.43%, compared to the highest CPO price of Rp14,540/Kg on Thursday (9/11/2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Based on the results from the Jambi Provincial Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team, the price for palm oil FFB aged 10-20 years has been set to increase by Rp14.91/kg to Rp3,657.84/Kg for the period of September 12-18, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, KOTA KINABALU – Smallholder palm oil farmers are strengthening their role in the sustainable supply chain. As of August 31, 2025, a total of 209,033 smallholders across Malaysia, with a total area of 747,012 hectares, have obtained Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification.

InfoSAWIT, RIAU – The Apical KAO Chemical (AKC) facility in Sari Dumai Sejati, Riau, has achieved a remarkable feat by maintaining a Zero Lost Time Accident (LTA) record since May 2019. This six-year achievement without any work accidents is a clear testament to the company's commitment to upholding the highest safety standards in the workplace.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Following the increased risk of forest and land fires during the 2025 dry season, Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food is taking strategic steps by strengthening its fire prevention and mitigation efforts. Together with Manggala Agni, the Forest Fire Control Brigade of the Ministry of Forestry, the company is conducting year-round training for its Emergency Response Teams (KTD) in five fire-prone areas, including South Sumatra, Riau, and West Kalimantan.

InfoSAWIT, BANDA ACEH – A total of 111 palm oil farmers from Aceh Tamiang and East Aceh regencies received technical training on oil palm cultivation in Banda Aceh from September 8-12, 2025. The event, held at the Grand Nanggroe Hotel, was part of the 2025 Palm Oil Plantation Human Resources Development Program, a collaboration between the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), the Directorate General of Plantations of the Ministry of Agriculture, and IPB Training.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian crude palm oil (CPO) production recorded another increase in August 2025. The latest data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) shows that CPO production rose 2.35% month-on-month (m-o-m) to 1.86 million tons, up from 1.81 million tons in July.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – Based on the North Sumatra (Sumut) Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team's decision for the period of September 10-16, 2025, the price for FFB aged 10–20 years has increased by Rp40.06/kg to Rp3,654.16/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) was set at Rp14,540/kg on Thursday (9/11/2025). This represents a gain of Rp65/kg, or approximately 0.45%, compared to the highest bid of Rp14,475/kg on Wednesday (9/10/2025).

InfoSAWIT, BEKASI — Citra Widya Edukasi Palm Oil Polytechnic (Poltek Kelapa Sawit CWE) officially held its MPOMB Agrinusa 2025 New Student Orientation from September 8–11, 2025. This event serves as the initial gateway for new students to get to know the campus environment, the senate, and various student activities more closely.

InfoSAWIT, YOGYAKARTA – The Director of Oil Palm and Various Palm Plants at the Directorate General of Plantations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Baginda Siagian, warmly welcomed 840 new students at the Yogyakarta Institute of Agriculture (INSTIPER) for the 2025/2026 academic year. Of this number, 150 are recipients of the Palm Oil Human Resources (PKS) Scholarship, a collaboration between the Directorate General of Plantations and the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP).

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – According to the South Sumatra (Sumsel) Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Pricing Team, the price for palm oil aged 10–20 years has been agreed to increase by Rp96.16/kg to Rp3,576.77/Kg for the period of September 1–15, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The discussion room fell silent when Sander Happaerts, Green and Digital Counsellor for the European Union Delegation to Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, and ASEAN, began to speak. His words were brief but impactful.