Efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesian coffee\ncontinue from upstream to downstream. Domestically, the government is\npromoting legal protection for regional flagship products through the\nGeographical Indication (GI) scheme. Meanwhile, at the global level,\nIndonesian-origin coffee is increasingly expanding its markets,\nincluding penetrating Malaysia.<\/p>\n
The Central Java Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human\nRights is providing assistance for the registration of Geographical\nIndication for Kopi Tempur, Jepara. This step aims to protect the\nproduct\u2019s uniqueness while increasing its economic value and\ncompetitiveness in the market.<\/p>\n
Head of the Legal Services Division of the Central Java Ministry of\nLaw and Human Rights Regional Office, Tjasdirin, stated that Kopi Tempur\nhas a reputation and distinctive characteristics originating from the\nTempur area, Keling Subdistrict. Therefore, protection through GI is\nconsidered important to preserve its identity while strengthening the\nproduct\u2019s position in the market.<\/p>\n
\u201cGeographical indication is not just legal protection, but also a\nstrategic instrument to increase economic value and community welfare,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
The assistance includes socialisation up to the preparation of\ndescription documents as the main requirement for registration. Local\ngovernment, community groups, and business actors are involved to ensure\nthe product\u2019s characteristics are fully depicted, including in the logo\nconcept and philosophy being promoted.<\/p>\n
Keling Subdistrict Head, Lulut Andi Ariyanto, views Kopi Tempur as a\nleading potential that needs to be protected and developed. With\nstrengthened legality, it is hoped that this product can provide broader\neconomic benefits to the local community.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the vigour of Indonesian coffee is also evident in\nthe international market. Kopi Alko Kerinci from the slopes of Mount\nKerinci, Jambi, has successfully penetrated the Malaysian market through\ncollaboration between the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in\nKuala Lumpur and local business partners.<\/p>\n
The entry of Kerinci coffee is marked through the \u201cA Coffee &\nArtisan Collective\u201d event at Isetan KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, which took place\nfrom late March to early April 2026. The product is presented alongside\nvarious other premium Indonesian coffees such as Toraja, Gayo,\nMandheling, and Lampung.<\/p>\n
Coordinator of Economic Functions at the KBRI Kuala Lumpur, Hendra P.\nIskandar, said that the high demand indicates that the quality and taste\nof Indonesian coffee are increasingly favoured in the international\nmarket.<\/p>\n
This expansion also involves collaboration between farmers who are\nmembers of the Kopi Alko Kerinci Exporter Cooperative, a Malaysian\nroaster company, and international retail networks. Even the promotion\nof Indonesian coffee is expanded through a creative economy approach,\nincluding integration with fashion and cultural products.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/jeparas-kopi-tempur-pushed-for-geographical-indication-status-kerinci-coffee-penetrates-malaysian-market-1775706656", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }