Indonesia may seize another 5 million hectares of palm oil plantations in 2026


In 2025, the Indonesian authorities took over 4.1 million hectares of palm oil plantations said to be operating illegally in forest areas. - Photo: Reuters

JAKARTA: President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday (Jan 7) said that Indonesia may seize an additional four million to five million hectares of palm oil plantations in 2026.

In 2025, his task force, which comprises the military, the police and state prosecutors, took over 4.1 million hectares said to be operating illegally in forest areas, targeting major palm oil companies and smallholder farmers alike.

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