Indonesia Tightens Control on Commodity Exports Through State-Owned Enterprises

Published: May 20, 2026 15:51

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[SMM Express News] Prabowo Subianto announced a new regulation on natural resource export governance aimed at strengthening oversight and control of Indonesia’s commodity exports. Under the policy, exports must be conducted through designated state-owned enterprises acting as sole exporters, initially covering strategic commodities including palm oil, coal, and ferro alloys.

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