JAKARTA – The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) has called on PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) to strengthen natural resource export oversight through integrated data across government agencies.
GAPKI Head of Taxation and Fiscal Division Yustinus Lambang Setyo Putro said data integration could help authorities detect discrepancies in export transactions at an early stage and strengthen Indonesia’s export governance and law enforcement.
“If we look at the current situation, Indonesia’s governance system is actually already good. What remains is the matter of law enforcement,” Yustinus said during a public discussion in Jakarta on Thursday (September 17, 2026).
GAPKI Highlights Three Export Under-Invoicing Risks
According to Yustinus, stronger export oversight is needed because discrepancies in export reporting can occur in several areas, including the classification, quantity, and value of goods.
The first concerns the type of goods. Exporters may report an incorrect product classification or use a lower Harmonized System (HS) code, potentially resulting in a different tariff treatment.
The second involves the quantity of goods. The physical volume of goods shipped may differ from the quantity declared in export documentation.
The third concerns the transaction value. The value reported to authorities may be lower than the actual value of the transaction.
These three areas underline the importance of cross-checking export information held by different government institutions.
DSI Could Integrate Export Data From Seven Institutions
Yustinus said DSI could contribute to the verification and integration of export data originating from seven ministries and government institutions involved in natural resource export governance.
The institutions mentioned include:
- Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources;
- Ministry of Trade;
- Directorate General of Customs and Excise;
- Directorate General of Taxes;
- Bank Indonesia;
- Ministry of Law; and
- Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).
By connecting data from these institutions, authorities could more quickly identify inconsistencies in export transactions and conduct further verification when necessary.
Real-Time Data Integration Could Strengthen Export Monitoring
Yustinus illustrated how integrated data could help identify discrepancies between reported export values and funds recorded in Indonesia’s foreign exchange monitoring system.
For example, an export transaction could be recorded at US$10,000, while only US$9,000 is recorded as entering Bank Indonesia’s Integrated Foreign Exchange Monitoring Information System (Simodis).
The US$1,000 difference could serve as an early warning signal for authorities to examine the transaction and determine the reason for the discrepancy.
“That is a function the DSI could enhance synchronizing data from all the agencies handling export governance. I believe this will improve our governance. Naturally, internal reforms within these agencies will also be required, ultimately leading to a better Indonesia,” Yustinus said.
Stronger Export Governance Requires Institutional Reform
GAPKI’s proposal places data integration as one component of broader efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s export governance.
According to Yustinus, connecting data across institutions should be accompanied by improvements within the government agencies responsible for export supervision and enforcement.
A more integrated monitoring mechanism could make it easier for authorities to identify discrepancies involving the type, quantity, and transaction value of exported goods.
For GAPKI, stronger coordination and data synchronization among government institutions can support more effective export oversight while improving the overall governance of Indonesia’s natural resource exports.
Sawitku.id. (2026, September 17). GAPKI Dorong DSI Perkuat Pengawasan Ekspor Lewat Integrasi Data. https://www.sawitku.id/ekbis/81417648225/gapki-dorong-dsi-perkuat-pengawasan-ekspor-lewat-integrasi-data
