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The Indonesian task force seized around 4.1 million ha of plantations in 2025 for operating illegally in forest areas.

Malaysia’s SD Guthrie working with Indonesia on palm oil plantation seizures: CEO

The firm says 2% of its land has been seized by the Indonesian task force, amounting to around 2,800 ha

"To deepen capital flows, Singapore needs a more vibrant ecosystem around stored gold, including collateralised lending and gold-backed financing," says Priyanka Sachdeva of Phillip Nova.

Singapore well-placed to be Asean’s gold-trading hub as regional duties rise: analysts

Creating enough market depth and building the necessary infrastructure is thus a priority, they add 

The investigation is part of Jakarta’s broader effort to tighten control over strategic commodity flows.

Wilmar says it has not received official notice of Indonesia probe into suspected export under-invoicing

The company’s shares are down 4% as at midday, after falling 10.5% in early trading on Thursday

Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa says figures in the reported export data are roughly 50% lower than the actual numbers.

Wilmar, Musim Mas among palm-oil firms in Indonesia under probe for suspected export under-invoicing

The probe comes just days after Jakarta unveiled plans to tighten control over commodity exports

Indonesia's Vice-Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri says that the move is essential to “protect our national interests” and maximise export revenue.

Indonesia eyes commodity export policy detail roll-out in coming weeks

Exporters will be required to report their sales to Danantara Sumberdaya from Jun 1

Traders provide crucial coal financing to small miners, raising doubts if the Danantara system can replace them.

Indonesia plans to beat global commodity trading giants at their own game

The move faces a real uphill battle disrupting the deep trading ecosystem overnight

The lack of operational clarity in the shake-up of Indonesia’s commodities exports is showing up in trading activity, with fresh fruit bunch prices declining in Sumatra and Kalimantan.

Indonesia’s commodity export shake-up sparks industry alarm, investor jitters

Insiders warn that the move could upend trade flows and add to regulatory uncertainty

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The sharp reaction in commodity stocks reflects broader investor anxiety about potentially stronger state intervention.

Indonesia’s tighter commodity export control raises concerns over margin pressure for producers

Exports for key materials will go through a single-door system managed by a state-backed entity