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InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Imagine standing in the middle of a desert. Thirsty, exhausted, disoriented. In the distance, you see water, palm trees, shade. Relief seems certain—until the image vanishes as you draw closer.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has revealed alleged export practices in the crude palm oil (CPO) sector that may have caused significant losses to state revenue, involving shipment routes through Singapore.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – As the year draws to a close, Indonesia’s palm oil sector finds itself navigating two contrasting global stages. The RSPO Annual Roundtable and the Indonesian Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) organized by GAPKI offer distinct lenses on the industry’s future—one focused on sustainability, the other on global market dynamics.

InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is moving to expand the use of B20 palm-based biodiesel within the airport transport sector, beginning with a pilot project at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – Civil society group Sawit Watch has criticized President Prabowo Subianto’s statement describing palm oil as a “miracle crop,” arguing that such narratives overlook unresolved structural issues within Indonesia’s palm oil sector.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) recorded a withdrawal (WD) during trading on Tuesday (February 3, 2026). The highest bid reached Rp14,800/kg, marking a decline of Rp325/kg or around 2.15% compared to Monday’s price of Rp15,125/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices for independent (swadaya) palm oil smallholders in Riau Province also recorded an increase for the February 4–10, 2026 period. Based on the official pricing decision letter No. 4, the price for nine-year-old palms rose by Rp123.97/kg to Rp3,668.25/kg.

InfoSAWIT, PEKANBARU – Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) prices for plasma palm oil smallholders in Riau Province increased during the February 4–10, 2026 pricing period. Based on the official decision letter No. 4 issued by the Riau Provincial FFB Pricing Team, the price for nine-year-old palm oil trees rose by Rp131.95 per kilogram to Rp3,743.34/kg.

InfoSAWIT, BENGKAYANG — The Palm Oil Smallholders Union (SPKS) has officially established its district-level leadership in Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan. The move is part of SPKS’s broader strategy to strengthen smallholder farmer organizations while promoting fair and sustainable management of community-based palm oil plantations.

InfoSAWIT, Jakarta — Indonesia’s palm oil exports posted solid growth in 2025, with total shipments of crude and processed palm oil reaching 23.61 million metric tons, up 9.09% in volume compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS).

InfoSAWIT, Bulungan — Bulungan Regent Syarwani officially sent off 33 umrah pilgrims who are members of Koperasi Serba Usaha Benuanta during a ceremony held at Hidayah Mosque, Sekatak Buji Village, on Saturday (January 31, 2026).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Indonesia recorded a solid trade performance at the end of 2025, posting a trade surplus of US$2.52 billion in December, exceeding market expectations of US$2.45 billion, according to a Reuters poll.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Crude palm oil (CPO) prices at PT Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) were set at IDR 15,125 per kilogram on Monday (February 2, 2026), marking a decline of IDR 100/kg or 0.66% from Friday’s level of IDR 15,225/kg.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR —President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed that Indonesia’s future development is not about becoming a wealthy nation on paper, but about ensuring decent living standards for all citizens.

InfoSAWIT, KUCHING —Palm oil plantation company MKH Oil Palm (East Kalimantan) Bhd remains optimistic that crude palm oil (CPO) prices will stay firm throughout 2026, supported by strong global demand and relatively tight supply.

InfoSAWIT, BERLIN —The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Forum Nachhaltiges Palmöl e.V. (FONAP) have entered a new phase of strategic cooperation by agreeing on reciprocal membership.

InfoSAWIT, CHICAGO — Chicago wheat futures slipped on Friday (30 January 2026) as the US dollar regained strength, although the broader weekly performance remained supported by the currency’s earlier weakness.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA —Indonesia’s palm oil industry was enveloped in mourning on Sunday morning, 1 February 2026, following the passing of Soedjai Kartasasmita, a figure who devoted his life to shaping the nation’s agribusiness landscape. He passed away at the age of 99.

InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK — The Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) price of oil palm in West Kalimantan increased during Period IV of January 2026, following the decision of the West Kalimantan Provincial FFB Pricing Team.

InfoSAWIT, BENAI — Before the sun fully rose, dozens of children accompanied by their parents and elderly residents had already gathered at the PN-1 Sei Kuko Polyclinic yard in Benai, Kuantan Singingi, Riau. The early-morning scene marked the closing of a series of events commemorating the first anniversary of Agrinas Palma Nusantara Regional I Riau on Saturday (31/1/2026).