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InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the recent announcement from the pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of palm oil in Riau Province, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has decreased by Rp33.17 per kg, bringing the new price to Rp3,278.81 per kg. This decision is based on the official price determination letter No. 20 for the period of June 18-24, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The mega-corruption case involving crude palm oil (CPO) has entered a new chapter. The Attorney General's Office announced that five corporate entities within the Wilmar Group have returned state compensation funds amounting to IDR 11.88 trillion, stemming from the criminal export activities of CPO during the 2021–2022 period.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Efforts to strengthen economic relations between Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have entered a new chapter. Today, the EU Delegation to Indonesia and the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) officially signed a Cooperation Statement to establish an EU Desk within the Ministry of Investment.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's palm oil industry continues to make significant contributions to the national economy. Amid global sustainability trade issues, the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) reported positive performance in 2024, with total export levies reaching IDR 25.76 trillion—exceeding the initial target of IDR 25 trillion.

InfoSAWIT, BENGKALIS – Bengkalis Regent Kasmarni voiced sharp criticism towards palm oil companies operating in her region during the inauguration of the management of the Indonesian Palm Oil Farmers Association (APKASINDO) Bengkalis District on Saturday (June 14, 2025). In her speech, she stressed that companies should not only focus on profits but also contribute meaningfully to the local community and environment.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) is actively driving the transformation of the national industry towards the digital era, in line with the Making Indonesia 4.0 roadmap. This time, the focus is on the palm oil processing industry, a strategic sector deemed crucial for national economic growth.

InfoSAWIT, SAMPIT – An unexpected encounter at a technology competition brought together two innovative generations from Central Kalimantan. Dr. Joni, a teacher at SMA Muhammadiyah Sampit, shared an intriguing moment when he met a student from SMP Hamparan 2. Both were presenting similar innovations: environmentally friendly biochar technology.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp13,600/kg on June 16, 2025, marking a 1.8% increase or approximately Rp240/kg compared to the CPO price on June 13, 2025, which was Rp13,360/kg.

InfoSAWIT, DUMAI – The commitment to strengthen the smallholder palm oil sector continues in Dumai City. A total of 345.90 hectares of palm oil land owned by farmers from the Sungai Sembilan and Bukit Kapur districts have received the People's Palm Oil Revitalization Program (PSR) from the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS) from 2021 to 2025.

InfoSAWIT, PADANG – The West Sumatra Provincial Government is drafting a Governor Regulation (Pergub) aimed at protecting the prices of fresh fruit bunches (TBS) for palm oil farmers. This step is taken in response to various complaints from palm oil farmers who have experienced imbalances in the pricing mechanism.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – The government continues to accelerate the transformation of the palm oil plantation sector. One of the initiatives is the technology-based palm oil mapping training organized by the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) and the Directorate General of Plantations (Ditjenbun) of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with IPB Training.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's opportunity to strengthen its palm oil exports to the European Union (EU) is widening as negotiations for the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) near completion, with over 90 percent of substantive agreements reached.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati officially inaugurated the new management team of the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) during a large-scale appointment of 139 echelon II officials within the Ministry of Finance. This appointment is part of the government's strategic steps to strengthen the governance of state finances, particularly in strategic sectors such as the palm oil industry.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – A total of 119 palm oil farmers and cooperative managers from various districts in Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI), South Sumatra, participated in a Technical Training on Palm Oil Harvesting and Post-Harvest Practices held from June 10 to 14, 2025, at Hotel Emilia, Palembang. This initiative is part of the national program for the Development of Human Resources in the Palm Oil Sector (SDM PKS), funded by the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) and organized by the Directorate General of Plantations of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, with technical implementation by IPB Training.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA - In East Kalimantan, the pricing team has reported a decrease in the price of Fresh Fruit Bunch (TBS) palm oil for the first period of June 2025. The price for palm oil older than 10 years has dropped by Rp 138.58/kg to Rp 3,101.52/kg, effective from June 1 to June 15, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK - In related news, the West Kalimantan Fresh Fruit Bunch (TBS) Pricing Team has announced that for the second period of June 2025, the price for palm oil aged 10 to 20 years has reached a peak of Rp 3,071.24 per kilogram. This pricing decision, effective for the payment period from June 8 to June 15, 2025, reflects the ongoing trends in the palm oil market.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - In a significant recognition of its ongoing commitment to eradicating child labor in the palm oil industry, the Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association (GAPKI) was honored with a special award from the Partnership for Action Against Child Labour in Agriculture (PAACLA) on June 12, coinciding with World Day Against Child Labour. This accolade underscores GAPKI's dedication to promoting child labor-free practices within the palm oil sector.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian palm oil industry faces a myriad of complex challenges in recent years—from climate change pressures, increasingly stringent environmental regulations, to government policy interventions. However, amidst these challenges, a strategic solution is emerging: digital transformation.

InfoSAWIT, BALI – Anak Agung Ketut Aryawan from the SMART Research Institute (SMARTRI) presented his ideas on ecosystem restoration in smallholder palm oil plantations. Amid the often overwhelming focus on large-scale plantations, he posed a fundamental question: can the same sustainability approaches be applied to smallholdings?

InfoSAWIT, SIAK – Agrarian conflict between residents and the plantation company PT Seraya Sumber Lestari in Siak Regency, Riau, reached a boiling point on Wednesday (June 11, 2025). Hundreds of angry residents set fire to dozens of employee houses and security posts belonging to the company in Tumang Village, Siak District. This mass action marked the peak of tensions that had been building for some time.