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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's economy has shown strong resilience amid global challenges, including rising geopolitical tensions, trade protectionism, and a long-term higher interest rate environment. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, emphasized that controlled inflation, economic growth above the global average, and a stable trade surplus are evidence of national economic resilience.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – In a meeting room of Commission XI of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Andi Yuliani Paris, a member from the National Mandate Party (PAN), highlighted the development of the palm oil biodiesel program managed by PT Pertamina. With a critical tone, Andi questioned the collaboration between Pertamina, the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), and research institutions such as IPB and BRIN.

InfoSAWIT, PALANGKARAYA – According to the results from the price determination team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) in Central Kalimantan Province, the price for palm oil aged 10 to 20 years has increased by IDR 73.3 per Kg, reaching IDR 3,323.95 per Kg for the first period of February (February 1-15, 2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp 15,140 per kg on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. This marks an increase of 1.61%, or approximately Rp 240 per kg, compared to the CPO price of Rp 14,900 per kg on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, PALEMBANG – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in South Sumatra Province (Sumsel), the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years has increased by Rp 134.99 per kg, reaching Rp 3,464.78 per kg for the second period of February 2025 (February 16-28, 2025), as established on February 18, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Three corporations accused of illegal crude palm oil (CPO) exports, which led to a cooking oil shortage, are facing heavy demands from the Public Prosecutor (JPU). In addition to being required to pay a total of Rp 17.7 trillion in restitution, these companies are also being demanded to shut down their operations.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - On a warm afternoon in Pangkalan Bun, the distinctive aroma of coffee wafts from a newly opened café. This café is not just a place to enjoy coffee; it serves as a space for sharing stories, experiences, and inspiration among palm oil planters. Named "Kopi Dari Hati Planter" (Coffee from the Heart of Planters), the café was born from the long journey of a planter and agronomist named Marlon Sitanggang.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Amid the ever-changing dynamics of global trade, the European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stable trade relations with Indonesia. This was conveyed by the EU Ambassador to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam, Denis Chaibi, during a meeting with stakeholders in the palm oil sector.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - As the world's largest producer of palm oil, Indonesia plays a strategic role in the global supply chain. The industry has become a backbone of the national economy, contributing approximately 3.5% to GDP and providing livelihoods for over 18 million people. However, significant challenges loom, particularly regarding evolving global regulations, including the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is set to take effect in 2026.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – According to the results from the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) price determination team in Riau Province, the price for 9-year-old palm oil has increased by Rp 136.09 per kg, reaching Rp 3,428.81 per kg for the period of February 19-25, 2025, as stated in the official letter of the Riau Province Fresh Palm Oil Price Determination No. 6.

InfoSAWIT, MEDAN – In an enthusiastic meeting at the International Conference organized by the Indonesian Palm Oil House (RSI) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Indonesian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arief Havas Oegroseno revealed a significant plan for Indonesia and Malaysia to establish global sustainability standards for palm oil. This initiative will involve the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as a strategic move to counter the sustainability standards that have been predominantly set by the European Union (EU).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – On the sidelines of the Indonesia Economic Summit 2025, a Business Roundtable forum entitled Unlocking Opportunities: Advancing Indonesia's Leadership in Sustainable Palm Oil was held, which was organized by the Global Alliance on Sustainable Planet (GASP) together with Indonesia Palm Oil Strategic Studies (IPOSS).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Inacom's Joint Marketing Kharisma Nusantara (KPBN) is set at IDR. 14,900/kg on Tuesday (18/2/2025), thus the price of CPO was recorded to have increased by 0.34% or an increase of around Rp. 50/kg, compared to the price of CPO on Monday (17/2/2025) which reached Rp. 14,850/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Referring to the results of the Riau Province Plasma Palm Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) price determination team, referring to the Palm Oil TBS Price Determination Letter No. 06 for the period 19 - 25 February 2025, it has been agreed that the price of 9 year old Riau palm oil will increase by IDR 112.49/Kg to IDR 3,604.56/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Chairman of Commission In a working meeting with BPDP, Misbakhun questioned the transparency of the flow of funds and the budget deficit which would reach IDR 3 trillion in 2022. 

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The People's Palm Oil Rejuvenation (PSR) program initiated by the government is again facing big challenges in its realization. The Main Director of the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), Eddy Abdurrachman, reported that last year, the realization of this program only reached 38.24 hectares (ha), far from the annual target of 120 thousand ha.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Chief Executive of Westbury Group and Chairman of the Pakistan Edible Oil Refiners Association (PEORA), Abdul Rasheed JanMohammad, stated that Pakistan has secured stocks of refined palm oil (RBDPO/Olein) for the last quarter of 2024, taking advantage of cheaper forward prices in August and September. Apart from that, Pakistan also imports around 150,000 metric tons of soybean oil to meet its domestic needs.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at IDR 14,850/kg on Monday, February 17, 2025, marking a decrease of 0.26% or a drop of approximately IDR 38/kg compared to the CPO price on Friday, February 14, 2025, which reached IDR 14,888/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The commitment of major palm oil companies to implement sustainability principles through mandatory (ISPO) and voluntary (RSPO) certification is once again under scrutiny. An investigation by Sawit Watch revealed that several large palm oil groups with sustainability certifications have been identified as illegally managing plantations in forest areas.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) has officially released a list of 436 palm oil plantation companies operating illegally in forest areas through Ministerial Decree No. 36 of 2025 (Kepmenhut 36/2025).