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Jakarta, Indonesia – A significant policy debate has emerged within the Indonesian cabinet regarding the distribution mechanism of Minyakita, the government-subsidized bulk cooking oil. Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, has put forth a proposal to channel a larger, potentially exclusive, portion of Minyakita’s distribution through State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) to curb recurrent price hikes and stock shortages. His proposition calls …

Indonesia’s textile and textile product (TPT) industry demonstrated robust growth and resilience throughout 2025, attracting significant investment totaling IDR 20.23 trillion (approximately US$1.3 billion) and creating 3.96 million jobs. This vital sector, which grew by 3.55% year-on-year, also recorded substantial export figures of US$12.08 billion, yielding a trade surplus of US$3.45 billion, primarily driven by strong performance in ready-made garments. …