# policy
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We Have No Intention to Make People’s Lives Harder: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto wants people to understand that it takes time before the government's plans actually bear fruit.News Dec 29, 2024 | 12:05 am
Inside the Kitchens That Will Feed Millions of Indonesia's Golden Generation
Explore the state-of-the-art kitchens behind Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals program, launching in January 2025.News Dec 28, 2024 | 11:53 am
Jokowi Backs VAT Hike to 12 Percent Despite Public Outcry
Former President Joko Widodo supports the government’s decision to increase VAT from 11% to 12%, citing legal obligations.News Dec 28, 2024 | 9:57 am
Free Meal Program: Moringa to Replace Milk in Some Regions
Moringa leaves will substitute for milk in regions that lack dairy cattle, the National Nutrition Agency says.News Dec 27, 2024 | 9:02 am
New Rule Forces Gov’t Officials to Have Fewer Foreign Trips
Earlier this month, President Prabowo Subianto revealed that Indonesia would spend up to $3 billion each year to send its officials abroad.News Dec 26, 2024 | 4:16 pm
Government Unveils $1.3 Billion Credit Plan for Labor-Intensive Industries
The government has launched Rp 20 trillion in credit for labor-intensive industries, new MSME debt relief policies, and fiscal incentives.Business Dec 25, 2024 | 11:43 am
Parents Don’t Need to Pay for Lunchbox: Gov’t on Free Meal Program
The nutritious meal program is entirely free for all students, the National Nutrition Agency or BGN says.News Dec 24, 2024 | 2:08 pm
Free Meal Program: How Countries Make Sure Kids Learn on a Full Stomach
Other countries across the globe have been running a similar school-feeding program -- some even for decades.News Dec 23, 2024 | 11:29 am
Indonesia to Launch Free Nutritious Meal Program on January 6
The Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) will begin on Jan. 6, 2025, a slight delay from the original start date of Jan. 2.News Dec 20, 2024 | 9:38 pm
Economist Warns of Potential Food Waste in Free Nutritious Meal Program
Bappenas revealed that from 2000 to 2019, Indonesia generated 184 kilograms of food loss and waste per capita annually.News Dec 19, 2024 | 2:30 pm
MBG Program Boosts School Attendance and Local Income in Early Trials: CORE
CORE research found that Prabowo's MBG program boosts school attendance and mothers' income, but supply chain challenges must be addressed.News Dec 19, 2024 | 12:04 pm
Celios: Prabowo's Free Lunch Program Targets Millions, But Financial and Logistical Hurdles Remain
Celios' Media Wahyudi Askar says Prabowo-Gibran's MBG program is ready for launch in January 2025, despite budget challenges.News Dec 18, 2024 | 3:10 pm
Government Urged to Exclude Wealthy Schools from Free Meal Program
Education expert Darmaningtyas urged the government to exclude elite schools from the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programNews Dec 17, 2024 | 8:31 pm
Indonesia Issues 471 Golden Visas, Attracting $558 Million Investment in 2024
The Immigration and Correctional Affairs Ministry has issued 471 Golden Visas since the program's launch in July 2024News Dec 17, 2024 | 6:53 pm
Indonesia Prepares Massive Security Measures for Christmas and New Year Festivities
Tens of thousands of TNI and Polri personnel will secure 61,000+ crowded locations and places of worship ahead of Christmas and New Year.News Dec 17, 2024 | 10:53 am
From Premium Beef to Elite Schools: 12 Pct VAT to Apply to Luxury Goods
The upcoming 12 percent value-added tax or VAT would apply to luxury goods and services.Business Dec 16, 2024 | 4:33 pm
Free Nutritious Meal Program to Create 2.5 Million New Jobs
The program will initially target 27.2 million expectant and breastfeeding mothers, toddlers, and 37 million school-aged children.Business Dec 15, 2024 | 6:26 pm
Prabowo Plans Amnesty for Inmates with Mental Disorders, Foreign Nationals, and Non-Violent Papua Separatists
President Prabowo plans amnesty for inmates with mental disorders, HIV, drug offenses, and non-violent Papua cases to ease overcrowding.News Dec 14, 2024 | 2:47 pm
Cigarette Prices to Rise by 5–8 Pct in 2025 Under New Regulations
Cigarette prices will rise in 2025, even though the government is not increasing tobacco excise duties.News Dec 13, 2024 | 9:15 pm
Indef Compares Indonesia’s Illegal Cigarette Crisis to Latin America's Narcotics Battle
Indef compares the challenge of eradicating illegal cigarettes in Indonesia to the battle against narcotics in Latin AmericaNews Dec 13, 2024 | 5:18 pm
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