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InfoSAWIT, LAMPUNG TENGAH – The Terusan Nunyai Police's Special Team 308 has successfully apprehended a suspect involved in palm oil theft at PT Gunung Madu Plantation (GMP). The suspect, identified as SYD (51), is a security guard assigned to the central Division 2 of PT GMP. He was arrested at the Division 2 security office on Saturday (December 14, 2024), at 08:30 WIB.

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKA RAYA – Palm oil plantations dominate land use in Central Kalimantan, covering an area of 2.3 million hectares, according to data from the Investment Coordinating Board and One-Stop Integrated Services (DPMPTSP) of Central Kalimantan Province in 2023. Senator Agustin Teras Narang believes that this significant potential should be harnessed to enhance the local economy.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp. 15,589/kg on Monday (December 16, 2024), marking a 0.23% increase or an increase of approximately Rp 36/kg compared to the CPO price on Friday (December 13, 2024), which had a highest offer of Rp. 15,553/kg.

InfoSAWIT, KOTAWARINGIN BARAT – In an effort to strengthen biodiversity conservation while empowering communities, PT Bumitama Gunajaya Agro (BGA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Meniti Fajar Forest Farmers Group (KTH).

InfoSAWIT, BENGKALIS – The Plantation Office (Disbun) of Bengkalis Regency held a socialization event for the Palm Oil Rejuvenation Program for Farmers (PKSP) on Wednesday, December 12, 2024. This activity aims to enhance the quality and productivity of palm oil plantations in the region through funding from the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP-KS).

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – In an effort to support the acceleration of smallholder palm oil rejuvenation (PSR) and enhance productivity, PTPN IV Regional III, part of the Sub Holding PTPN IV PalmCo, is expanding the supply of certified superior palm seedlings in Riau Province.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Strengthening human resources (HR) in the palm oil sector is a crucial step in supporting the development of environmentally and socially sustainable palm oil plantations, while simultaneously driving economic growth in local communities.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) policy has become a primary focus in managing Indonesia's palm oil sector, particularly in ensuring sustainability and inclusive involvement of local farmers. This policy mandates that seven commodities, including palm oil, must be free from deforestation and meet human rights standards.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) Price Determination Team of West Kalimantan (Kalbar), the price for the second period of December 2024 (for FFB payments from December 8-15, 2024) has been set at IDR 3,561.07/Kg for palm oil aged 10-20 years.

InfoSAWIT, DEPOK – After more than a year of researching and delving into various aspects of the palm oil industry, Mutiara Panjaitan, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia, introduced a significant idea during the Open Session for her Doctoral Promotion in Law.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Chairman of the Plantation Human Capital Association (PHCA), Sulung R aspati, highlighted the crucial role of the younger generation in addressing global challenges in the palm oil industry. Given that palm oil is a strategic commodity with significant contributions to the country's foreign exchange, he emphasized the importance of youth involvement.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Chairman of the Indonesian Planters Society (IPS), Jamalul, opened a webinar themed “Palm Oil in the View of Millennials and Gen Z: Addressing Sustainability Issues and Career Opportunities.” This event, initiated by IPS Central Kalimantan, took place online and was attended by 586 participants from various provinces.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The soaring price of crude palm oil (CPO) is currently not being felt by independent palm oil farmers. Therefore, synchronizing the price of Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) palm oil with CPO is necessary to enhance community welfare.

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKA RAYA – Sri Widanarni, Assistant for Economic and Development Affairs, opened the Meeting on the Discussion of Activity Plans and Budget (RKP) for the Palm Oil Revenue Sharing Fund (DBH) across Central Kalimantan, held at the M Bahalap Hotel on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Recent demonstrations by a group referred to as "wild groups" have drawn public attention in Riau. These protests are seen as spreading false information, slander, and unfounded accusations against PT First Resources Group, a leading palm oil company based in Riau. Such allegations have caused unrest in the community, especially considering the significant contributions the company has made to the development of the Riau region.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp 15,553/kg on Friday, December 13, 2024, marking a 0.42% increase or an increase of approximately Rp 65/kg compared to the CPO price on Thursday, December 12, 2024, which had the highest offer at Rp 15,488/kg.

InfoSAWIT JAKARTA – Musim Mas Group, one of the largest integrated palm oil companies in the world, has successfully facilitated the sale of RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) credits worth Rp 20 billion for six independent farmer associations they support.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (TBS) price determination team in North Sumatra Province for the period of December 11-17, 2024, the price of palm oil TBS for ages 10-20 years has increased by Rp 130/Kg, reaching Rp 3,717.24/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (TBS) price determination team in Jambi Province, the price of palm oil TBS for the period of December 13-19, 2024, has increased by Rp 146.13/Kg, reaching Rp 3,791.26/Kg for palm oil aged 10-20 years.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan), continues to strengthen national seed management, particularly for palm oil commodities. Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized the importance of ensuring that circulating seeds are of high quality, certified, and labeled to support the sustainability of the palm oil industry, which is one of Indonesia's largest non-oil and gas foreign exchange contributors.