“Do not be afraid of deforestation,” said Prabowo, calling for the expansion of palm oil plantations.

“Do not be afraid of deforestation,” said Prabowo, calling for the expansion of palm oil plantations.

Prabowo Subianto, the president of Indonesia. Asserted on Monday that the government has to grow and extend the nation’s palm oil plantations since it is a national asset.

In order to safeguard palm oil from outside interests. The head of state also instructed his staff to strengthen security measures.

Prabowo stated in his speech on Monday, December 30, 2024, “Do not be afraid of deforestation. Adding that the commodity is generated from trees because of their leaves, which will absorb carbon dioxide.

Prabowo also emphasized the European Union’s intention to limit Indonesian palm oil imports.

The president responded by saying that the problem should be ignored since. Limiting the import of palm oil will cause anarchy in the industries of other nations.

Their detergent, cosmetics, and cocoa sectors will all be in disarray as a result. “It will be all right in Indonesia,” he remarked.

Authorities to protect crops that produce palm oil

Prabowo also requested assistance from the National Police. Security forces, and a division of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) to assist. Regional administrations in protecting the nation’s palm oil farms.

He believes that foreign countries are actively targeting Indonesia’s palm oil commodities, which is why he issued this decree.

He added that many nations had unrealistic expectations of Indonesia and that “they actually need our palm oil. As it turns out, palm oil is a strategic substance.”

Prabowo stated, “Many countries are worried of not having palm oil.”