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InfoSAWIT, BANDUNG – The Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and PT Sinar Mas Agro Resources & Technology (SMART) Tbk. have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop research in the palm oil sector. The signing took place at the ITB Rectorate Building on Monday (March 3, 2025), conducted by ITB's Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Irwan Meilano, and PT SMART Tbk.'s Director, Lilianawati.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN), Erick Thohir, has officially appointed a new board of directors and commissioners for PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero), a state-owned company focused on the palm oil industry. PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara is the result of the transformation of PT Indra Karya (Persero), which now concentrates on the management and development of the palm oil plantation sector.

InfoSAWIT, PELALAWAN - Dozens of youths and residents of Tanjung Kuyo Village, Pangkalan Lesung District, Pelalawan Regency, took to the streets on Monday (March 17, 2025). They staged a protest in front of the headquarters of PT Sari Lembah Subur (SLS), a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk. Their demands were clear: improvements to infrastructure that have long been neglected due to the company's activities.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - In a meeting room at the Ministry of Defense, a serious discussion took place last Thursday. The Chairman of the Indonesian Ombudsman, Mokhammad Najih, accompanied by Ombudsman member Yeka Hedra Fatika, met with Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, who also serves as the Chairman of the Forest Area Regulation Task Force. The main agenda was to discuss potential maladministration in resolving land overlaps between palm oil plantations and forest areas.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian palm oil industry is urging the government to reconsider its decision to mandate a 2% contribution to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) from foreign workers, citing the potential for significant cost increases.

InfoSAWIT, BRUSSELS – The European Commission has announced the implementation of retaliatory tariffs on imports of corn and soybeans from the United States in response to tariffs on steel and aluminum imposed by former US President Donald Trump. This measure will be implemented in two phases, with tariffs starting on April 1 and fully effective by April 13.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Approximately 70 to 80 percent of smallholder palm oil farmers in Malaysia have complied with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to Malaysia's Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. The government is committed to assisting the remaining palm oil farmers to meet the requirements before the deadline set for December 30, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Kenanga Research maintains an "overweight" rating for the plantation sector, supported by strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a sustained global supply deficit, despite weakening exports.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The government is currently conducting a massive crackdown on palm oil plantations located within forest areas. This move is based on the Minister of Forestry's Decree No. 36 of 2025 and Presidential Regulation No. 5 of 2025, which legitimizes state institutions such as the Ministry of Defense, the Attorney General's Office, and the police to regulate forest areas controlled without forestry permits. However, behind this policy lies a significant question: will this takeover have a positive impact or will it harm the national palm oil industry?

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya Tbk. (ANJ) has recorded a solid financial performance throughout 2024, achieving a remarkable 106.7% increase in net profit, rising to US$9.2 million from US$4.4 million in the previous year. This success was accomplished amidst operational challenges due to the impacts of El Niño and the dynamics of the global crude palm oil (CPO) market.

InfoSAWIT, SUBULUSSALAM – The Palm Oil Mill (PKS) PT Mitra Sawit Bersama (MSB), located in Namo Buaya Village, Sultan Daulat District, Subulussalam City, Aceh Province, is under scrutiny. The mill is alleged to be operating without a valid Operational Feasibility Certificate (SLO) for its waste management, leading to public controversy.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government continues to strengthen its palm oil downstreaming strategy to enhance the added value of this commodity in both domestic and global markets. The Minister of National Development Planning (PPN)/Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, outlined four main stages that will be the focus of future palm oil industry development.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Asian Agri and Apical, two leading companies in the palm oil industry, reaffirmed their commitment to sustainability through the AsianAgri2030 and Apical2030 initiatives. During a media gathering and iftar event, both companies shared updates on the implementation of these programs since their launch in 2022.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp 15,150/kg on Friday (March 14, 2025), marking a 0.28% increase or approximately Rp 42/kg compared to the CPO price on Thursday (March 13, 2025), which had a highest offer of Rp 15,108/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in collaboration with the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS) held a webinar to socialize the Palm Oil Research Grant 2025. This event aims to encourage research and innovation in the palm oil industry to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the sector.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV (PTPN IV) PalmCo is optimizing the use of replanting land for palm oil by planting corn as part of efforts to accelerate national food security. This initiative is an implementation of one of the government's Astacita to enhance agricultural land productivity.

InfoSAWIT, KUNINGAN – The Kuningan Regency Government is taking serious measures regarding the distribution of palm oil seedlings and planting activities in the region. Kuningan Regent H. Dian Rachmat Yanuar has instructed the Civil Service Police Unit (Sat Pol PP) and the Food Security and Agriculture Office (Diskatan) of Kuningan Regency to conduct field surveys to assess the environmental and spatial impacts.

InfoSAWIT, KARAWANG - The Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) has revealed a new modus operandi of fraud committed by the MINYAKITA cooking oil packaging company, PT Artha Eka Global Asia (AEGA). This disclosure was made by the Minister of Trade, Budi Santoso, during a press conference at the PT AEGA factory in Karawang, West Java.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – According to the results from the price-setting team for Fresh Palm Fruit Bunches (TBS) in Jambi Province, the price of TBS for palm oil aged 10 to 20 years has increased by Rp 14.42 per kg, reaching Rp 3,598.87 per kg for the period of March 14-20, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom experienced a withdrawal (WD) with the highest bid price reaching Rp15,108/kg on Thursday (March 13, 2025). This marks an increase of 0.22% or approximately Rp33/kg compared to the CPO price on Wednesday (March 12, 2025), which was Rp15,075/kg.