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InfoSAWIT, SABAH – Community-based focal points are considered a crucial element in addressing child labor in palm oil plantations, particularly in Sabah, Malaysia, where many migrant workers live with their families.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cooperative-based downstreaming of smallholder palm oil as a key strategy to strengthen the people’s economy while optimizing the use of state-controlled land following forest area enforcement.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – The practice of intercropping oil palm with other crops such as rubber is considered risky and may reduce productivity if not managed properly. This is due to oil palm’s high dependence on optimal sunlight exposure for growth and yield.

InfoSAWIT, SABAH – Efforts to address child labor in the palm oil supply chain are being strengthened through a community-based approach known as the Child Rights Action Hub, aimed at reinforcing protection systems and remediation access for affected children.

InfoSAWIT, PADANG – Based on the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) pricing team of West Sumatra Province for the third period of April (April 15–21, 2026), the price of oil palm FFB for trees aged 10–20 years has decreased by Rp12.14/kg to Rp4,168.80/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were withdrawn on Friday (April 17, 2026), with the highest bid recorded at Rp15,100/kg, marking a decline of Rp67/kg or decline 0.44% compared to the previous day.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – The establishment of the Indonesian Palm Oil Management Agency (BPPI) is expected to become a strategic step in improving national palm oil governance, which has long faced coordination and regulatory challenges.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Teladan Prima Agro Tbk (TLDN) continues to strengthen its business strategy through productivity improvements, inorganic expansion, and infrastructure development to drive sustainable growth.

InfoSAWIT, PESISIR SELATAN – Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) prices for independent oil palm smallholders in Pesisir Selatan Regency, West Sumatra, are considered the lowest in the province, significantly affecting farmers’ income.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Sad news has come from the family of Indonesia’s former Minister of Agriculture (2000–2004), Prof. Dr. Ir. Bungaran Saragih. His beloved wife, Mrs. Mihoko Nakamura, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 14:45 WIB at the age of 81.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk has approved dividend distribution and board restructuring during its Annual General Meeting held in Jakarta.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk recorded a strong performance in 2025, posting a net profit of Rp1.5 trillion, up 28.2% year-on-year.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – Gabungan Pengusaha Kelapa Sawit Indonesia held the Andalas Forum VI as an annual platform to strengthen synergy and discuss the future direction of Indonesia’s palm oil industry.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – Strengthening the legal framework of Indonesia’s palm oil sector is considered urgent to address overlapping regulations and legal uncertainties.

InfoSAWIT, SEKADAU – The Serikat Petani Kelapa Sawit has urged the government, particularly the Ministry of Finance, to increase the allocation of palm oil revenue-sharing funds (DBH), arguing that producing regions receive disproportionately small benefits.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – There is a recurring irony in Indonesia’s palm oil bioenergy discourse. Its potential is vast, the technology is available, and in some cases already proven. Yet, in industrial reality, its development often stalls—remaining at feasibility study stages rather than becoming viable business practices.

InfoSAWIT, WEST KALIMANTAN – A helicopter with registration number PK-CFX was reported to have lost contact in Nanga Taman Subdistrict, Tapang Tingang Village, Sekadau Regency, West Kalimantan, on Wednesday morning (April 16, 2026).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at KPBN were withdrawn during Thursday’s trading session amid weaker market sentiment.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Teladan Prima Agro Tbk (TLDN) approved a cash dividend distribution of Rp701.05 billion for the 2025 financial year.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Teladan Prima Agro Tbk (TLDN) continues to strengthen sustainability implementation through digitalization and operational optimization.