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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS) has reopened the 2025 Palm Oil Research Competition for students. This program is designed to encourage research and development in the sustainable palm oil sector while providing opportunities for active undergraduate and diploma students from universities across Indonesia to contribute scientifically.

InfoSAWIT, TOLITOLI – Tolitoli Regency, known as one of the clove-producing regions, faces significant challenges in improving palm oil productivity. According to the Head of the Plantation and Livestock Office of Tolitoli Regency, Hi. Herman Madjid, the low productivity of palm oil in the area is attributed to inadequate infrastructure and the use of inferior palm oil seeds.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Sinar Mas Agribusiness and Food continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable palm oil cultivation in Indonesia through various innovative programs. One of the initiatives launched is the Realising Indonesian Smallholder Empowerment (RISE) program, aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and increasing farmers' incomes.

InfoSAWIT, JAYAPURA - Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong, has called for the development of a roadmap for palm oil plantation development to stimulate the establishment of processing factories in the region. Ramses emphasized the importance of this step to revive the potential of palm oil plantations in Papua.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The President has officially issued Presidential Regulation No. 5 of 2025 concerning the Regulation of Forest Areas. This policy represents a strategic step by the government in managing forest areas, particularly regarding illegal activities such as mining and rampant palm oil plantations. Under this policy, the government has established a Task Force (Satgas) consisting of directing and implementing elements, with the main tasks of collecting administrative fines, reclaiming forest areas, and restoring state assets.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - In his latest speech at the National Development Planning Consultation (Musrenbangnas), President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the crucial role of palm oil in Indonesia's economy and its global relevance across various industries, including chocolate, detergents, and cosmetics. This speech, marking the first 100 days of his administration alongside Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, highlighted strategic policy directions, particularly concerning environmental sustainability and natural resource governance.

InfoSAWIT, ACEH - The palm oil factory owned by PT Mutiara Sawit Lestari, located in Gampong Teumpen, Peureulak Barat District, East Aceh, reportedly caught fire on Saturday night, January 25, 2025, around 9:35 PM WIB. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit.

infoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The government's plan to open 20 million hectares of forest as part of the Food Estate project continues to face criticism from various stakeholders. Iola Abas, National Coordinator of Pantau Gambut, stated that this allocation could lead to significant ecological disasters. According to Pantau Gambut's 2023 data, of the 3.3 million hectares of land to be cleared, 407,267 hectares are located within Peat Hydrological Units, with 84% designated for protective functions.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association (GAPKI) reported an 8.69% decline in total palm oil exports in November 2024, dropping from 2.888 million tons in October to 2.637 million tons. This decrease equates to 251 thousand tons and primarily affects processed palm oil (PO) and crude palm oil (CPO).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The Indonesian government's plan to allocate 20 million hectares of forest for food and energy needs has sparked sharp criticism from various parties. Civil society alliances argue that this move is economically and ecologically unrealistic, particularly as it could exacerbate deforestation and increase environmental burdens.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Indonesia's crude palm oil (CPO) production in November 2024 was recorded at 4.333 million tons, a decrease of 2.03% compared to October's 4.423 million tons. This decline was also seen in palm kernel oil (PKO) production, which fell to 412,000 tons from 420,000 tons in October.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Palm oil prices are expected to range between RM4,250 and RM4,550 per ton during the first quarter of 2025, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has urged stakeholders in Malaysia's palm oil industry to seize the significant opportunities presented by the Malaysia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (MY-UAE CEPA).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom is set at Rp. 13,605/kg on Friday (January 24, 2025), marking an increase of 0.53% or approximately Rp 72/kg compared to the CPO price on Thursday (January 23, 2025), which reached Rp. 13,533/kg.

InfoSAWIT, LABUHAN BATU UTARA – Eight students from the Agroecotechnology Study Program at the Faculty of Agriculture, Malikussaleh University, have completed a one-month Field Work Practice (PKL) at PTPN IV Regional I Mambang Muda Plantation, Labuhan Batu Utara, North Sumatra Province. This activity took place from January 8 to February 8, 2025, aimed at providing practical experience in palm oil cultivation to the students.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Acting Deputy I of the Presidential Staff, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Hilman Hadi, led a coordination meeting for the kick-off of the Monitoring and Evaluation System (Sismonev) for the 2025 national priority program in the fields of politics, security, law, human rights, immigration, and corrections. The meeting took place at the Bina Graha Building on Wednesday (January 22, 2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The palm oil industry has become an economic pillar in Indonesia and Malaysia since its development in the 1970s. Through the PIR (Nucleus Estate Smallholder) scheme in Indonesia and FELDA (Federal Land Development Authority) in Malaysia, smallholder farmers have been actively involved in managing plantations. From an initial area of about 300,000 hectares, palm oil plantations in Indonesia have now expanded to 17 million hectares, with an additional 3 million hectares of licensed land yet to be planted. This totals 20 million hectares, making it one of the nation's strategic resources.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – According to the results from the price determination team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (TBS) in Jambi Province, the price of palm oil TBS for the period of January 24-30, 2025, has been agreed upon, showing a decrease of Rp 39.72/Kg, bringing the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years down to Rp 3,357.79/Kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp 13,533/kg on Thursday (January 23, 2025), marking a decrease of 1.00% or a drop of approximately Rp 237/kg compared to the CPO price on Wednesday (January 22, 2025), which reached Rp 13,670/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Behind its role as a key commodity supporting Indonesia's economy, palm oil (Elaeis guineensis) holds other potential that is often overlooked. As a plant synonymous with palm oil, who would have thought that this tree could also serve as an aesthetic element to beautify city streets? This potential not only enhances the environment but also combines ecological benefits with economic value.