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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The government is preparing a revision of regulations related to export revenue (DHE) from the natural resources sector to strengthen national economic management. This revision focuses on further regulations regarding DHE from leading commodities such as coal, natural gas, crude palm oil (CPO), pulp and paper, and tin.

InfoSAWIT, SAMARINDA - East Kutai (Kutim) has taken strategic steps to achieve global sustainability standards in the palm oil sector. In a meeting with the USAID SEGAR team (The United States Agency for International Development – Sustainable Environmental Governance Across Regions) and the GIZ Sustain Consortium, Kutim's Regent, H. Ardiansyah Sulaiman, reaffirmed his commitment to accelerate the implementation of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil – Jurisdictional Approach (RSPO-JA) certification. This program aims to position Kutim as a pioneer in sustainable development based on palm oil commodities.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp. 14,726/kg on Monday (December 23, 2024), marking an increase of 0.37% or approximately Rp 55/kg compared to the highest offer price of CPO on Friday (December 20, 2024), which reached Rp. 14,671/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The Chairman of the Expert Council of the Indonesian Logistics Association (ALI), Nofrisel, emphasized the importance of collaboration in creating efficiency and sustainability within the supply chain. He stated that a collaborative approach is essential for achieving mutually beneficial solutions for all parties involved in the logistics ecosystem.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – In an effort to accelerate national food security, the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) continues to promote the intercropping of gogo rice in oil palm plantation areas. This initiative is believed to contribute to achieving food self-sufficiency while optimizing the use of existing plantation land.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – Referring to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Price Determination Team of South Sumatra Province for the second period of December 2024 (December 16-31, 2024), it was established on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, that the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years increased by Rp 100.19/kg to Rp 3,738.42/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The Chairman of the Palm Oil Mill Division of the Indonesian Palm Oil Professionals Association (P3PI), Posma Sinurat, highlighted the importance of Indonesia playing a larger role in determining the price of crude palm oil (CPO). Although Indonesia has been the world's largest palm oil producer since 2006, the global CPO price setting is still dominated by the markets in Malaysia and the Netherlands.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - As one of the leading producers of superior oil palm seeds in Indonesia, PT ASD-Bakrie Oil Palm Seed is committed to producing high-yielding oil palm seeds to boost the productivity of farmers' palm oil plantations.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Partnership schemes are essentially key to supporting the development of national palm oil plantations. Through partnerships, a healthy supply chain is ensured, and efficient plantation management is guaranteed.

InfoSAWIT, PASARWAJO – The Buton Regency Government conducted a public test of the Regional Action Plan (RAD) for Sustainable Palm Oil in 2024. The event took place at the Buton Regent's Office Hall and was attended by various stakeholders, including local officials, business actors, and the community.

InfoSAWIT, INDRAGIRI HULU - With a spirit of supporting sustainable palm oil initiatives, the Farmers' Day event in Titian Resak Village, Indragiri Hulu, Riau, held on December 18, 2024, was successfully organized under the theme "Encouraging Interest Among Independent Palm Oil Farmers and Various Parties to Build Palm Oil Businesses According to ISPO and RSPO Standards." Widya Erti Indonesia, in collaboration with Unilever and supported by local government and other stakeholders, made this event an important collaborative platform for farmers and various parties to promote environmentally friendly palm oil practices.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – Referring to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Price Determination Team of West Kalimantan (Kalbar), the price for the third period of December 2024 (for FFB payment period from December 16 to 22, 2024) has been set at IDR 3,569.21/Kg, an increase of IDR 8.14/Kg for palm oil aged 10 to 20 years.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government plans to raise the export levy on crude palm oil (CPO) to 10% from the previous 7.5%, based on the reference price set by the Ministry of Trade. This move is aimed at supporting the implementation of the B40 biodiesel program, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Rino Afrino, the Secretary General of the Indonesian Palm Oil Farmers Association (Apkasindo), revealed that in the past two weeks, discussions have been held with one of the relevant ministries regarding the establishment of a special palm oil agency. This initiative aims to ensure that the proposal reaches President Prabowo Subianto.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) experienced a withdrawal with the highest offer at Rp. 14,671/kg on Friday (December 20, 2024). Consequently, the CPO price recorded a slight increase of 0.17%, or an increase of approximately Rp 25/kg, compared to the CPO price on Thursday (December 19, 2024), which reached Rp. 14,646/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Farmers and business actors in the palm oil sector are urging President Prabowo Subianto to promptly establish a special agency tasked with improving palm oil governance in Indonesia. This demand arose during a discussion titled "Thorough Review of Sustainable Palm Oil Governance" held by the Agricultural Journalists Forum (Forwatan) at the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan), attended by InfoSAWIT, in Jakarta on Thursday (December 19).

InfoSAWIT, MEULABOH – Three lecturers from Aceh Polytechnic are undergoing an industrial internship program at the palm oil processing plant (PKS) PT. Agro Sinergi Nusantara (ASN) Meulaboh, Aceh Barat, from December 18 to 21, 2024. This activity aims to strengthen the industry-based curriculum to improve the quality of education in the palm oil sector.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) through the Directorate General of Consumer Protection and Trade Order (Ditjen PKTN) is intensifying the supervision of Minyakita distribution. This step is taken to ensure the availability and stability of cooking oil prices ahead of the National Religious Holidays (HBKN) for Christmas and New Year (Nataru).

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKARAYA – Based on the results from the pricing team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) in Central Kalimantan Province, the price of palm oil for the period of December 1-15, 2024, has increased by Rp 131.96 per Kg, bringing the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years to Rp 3,616.64 per Kg.

InfoSAWIT, SINTANG – The Solidaridad Network Foundation Indonesia (Solidaridad) has once again achieved recognition by receiving the Development Partner Award (MPA) from the Sintang District Government. At the annual event held at the Sintang Regent's Hall on Monday (December 16), Solidaridad was awarded in two categories: People's Economy and Governance. The award was presented directly by the elected Deputy Regent of Sintang, Florensius Ronny.