infoSAWIT News

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – Referring to the results from the price-setting team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) in Jambi Province, the price of palm oil in Jambi for the period of May 9-13, 2025, has agreed on a price drop of IDR 103.53/Kg, bringing the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years down to IDR 3,442.16/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, KUTAI TIMUR — Amidst the ongoing negative narratives surrounding the palm oil industry, independent palm oil farmers from the Marga Indah Cooperative have chosen a different path: planting hope in the heart of Kalimantan.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — The Riau Provincial Government and several regional heads reaffirm their commitment to promoting downstream palm oil industries that favor local communities. Not only focusing on large investments, the audience with the Ministry of Industry in Jakarta on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) highlighted the importance of empowering cooperatives and small industries in the downstream palm oil supply chain.

InfoSAWIT, KETAPANG — The Forum for Sustainable Palm Oil Farmers in Indonesia (FORTASBI) has once again partnered with the public fundraising platform BenihBaik.com to support environmental preservation efforts. Following a successful fundraising campaign for women’s seedling groups in Tanjung Jabung Barat, Jambi, this collaboration now focuses on forest conservation in the Manismata and Airupas districts of Ketapang, West Kalimantan.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK — On a bright Thursday morning in Pontianak, the atmosphere at the West Kalimantan Provincial Council building was busier than usual. In the Meranti Room, representatives from various labor organizations entered one by one with determined steps, bringing hopes and demands. They are part of the West Kalimantan Palm Oil Workers Alliance (ABS Kalbar) — voices from the palm oil plantations that have often been drowned in silence.

InfoSAWIT, RIAU – A total of 100 families in Lubuk Gaung, Riau Province, will benefit from the latest community empowerment program launched through a collaboration between Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food, Tzu Chi Indonesia, and ADM. This program focuses on improving economic welfare, enhancing family nutrition, and expanding educational access for children in the area.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp13,100/kg on Thursday (May 8, 2025), marking a decrease of 0.23% or approximately Rp30/kg compared to the CPO price on Wednesday (May 7, 2025), which was Rp13,130/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Sawit Sumbermas Sarana Tbk. (SSMS) has reiterated its commitment to sustainable palm oil practices, being the only company in Indonesia that is 100% certified by both the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO). This was conveyed by SSMS's President Director, Jap Hartono, during a public presentation on Thursday (May 8, 2025), attended by InfoSAWIT.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – According to the results from the Pricing Team for Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) in West Kalimantan, the price for palm oil FFB aged 10-20 years has been set at Rp3,344.12/kg for the first period of May 2025 (for payment of FFB for the period of May 1-7, 2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Amid public discussions surrounding Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 5 of 2025 regarding the regulation of forest areas, Universitas Pancasila has taken a progressive step. Through the Doctoral Program in Law at the Faculty of Law (PDIH FH), Universitas Pancasila held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) themed “Towards Just and Sustainable Forest Governance” on Wednesday (May 7, 2025), at the Nusantara Auditorium of UP, Jakarta, attended by InfoSAWIT.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Citra Borneo Utama Tbk. (CBUT) has set an ambitious target for 2025, projecting a sales increase of 35 to 40 percent compared to the previous year. This was revealed by CBUT's Director, Ronny Hertantyo Raharjo, during a public presentation held online, attended by InfoSAWIT on Thursday (May 8, 2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to achieving energy self-sufficiency within the next five years. With great enthusiasm, Prabowo highlighted Indonesia's strategic potential as a leading global producer of commodities such as nickel and palm oil.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The government has previously issued Government Regulation (PP) No. 8 of 2025, which mandates the placement of Export Earnings (DHE) from natural resource sectors, including palm oil plantations, into the national financial system.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya Tbk. (ANJ) has officially announced significant changes in its management structure and legal status during an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS) held today at the company's headquarters in Jakarta. The meeting was attended by shareholders both physically and online via the eASY system from the Indonesia Central Securities Depository (KSEI).

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – According to the results from the pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) in North Sumatra, the price for palm oil FFB aged 10-20 years has decreased by Rp184.91/kg, now standing at Rp3,376.04/kg for the period of May 7-13, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom is set at IDR 13,130/kg on Wednesday (May 7, 2025), indicating a decrease of 1.40% or a drop of approximately IDR 186/kg compared to the CPO price on Tuesday (May 6, 2025), which reached IDR 13,316/kg.

InfoSAWIT, DEPOK – The Dean of the Faculty of Law at Pancasila University, Prof. Eddy Pratomo, emphasized the importance of in-depth studies regarding forest area regulations, particularly the Presidential Regulation (Perpres) directly related to national forest governance. He urged that policy formulation should be conducted harmoniously, comprehensively, and involve all stakeholders.

InfoSAWIT, DEPOK – Amid the bustling discussions surrounding Presidential Regulation No. 5 of 2025, voices from the grassroots are beginning to resonate. From the Nusantara Hall at the Faculty of Law, Pancasila University in Depok, West Java, industry players in the palm oil sector—especially plasma and independent farmers—express their hopes and anxieties regarding the policy that is said to regulate forest areas but has the potential to disrupt a sector that supports the economy of the people.

InfoSAWIT, TANJUNG SELOR – According to the Decree on the Price Determination of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of Palm Oil Production from Partner Farmers in North Kalimantan Province, for the period of April 2025, the price for palm oil older than 10 years has increased by IDR 94.19/kg to IDR 3,009.12/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKARAYA – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in Central Kalimantan (Kalteng), for the second period of April (April 16-30, 2025), the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years has decreased by IDR 7.51/kg to IDR 3,478.76/kg.