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VAT Hike Likely Delayed, Electricity Subsidies to Cushion the Impact, Says Luhut

Luhut said that the government is considering using social assistance funds to provide electricity subsidies as a way to offset the VAT hike
Business Nov 28, 2024 | 11:46 am

Planned VAT Hike Lacks Public Support, Gov't Told

The public has the right to know how the revenue from the VAT increase will be used before its implementation.
Business Nov 25, 2024 | 3:48 pm

Gov’t Can Postpone VAT Hike without Amending Law

The law allows the government to adjust VAT rates within a range of 5 percent to 15 percent.
Business Nov 20, 2024 | 9:10 pm

KPK Vows to Keep Pushing for Asset Forfeiture Bill Despite Setback in 2025 Legislation Priority List

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to urge the House of Representatives (DPR) to prioritize the Asset Forfeiture Bill
News Nov 20, 2024 | 12:34 pm

Communication Minister to Restructure Organization Amid Online Gambling Scandal

The restructuring will focus on job rotations and ensuring that employees are assigned to roles that align with their skills and expertise.
News Nov 19, 2024 | 8:04 pm

VP Gibran's 'Lapor Mas Wapres' Faces Prank Reports

. The Presidential Office has acknowledged that frivolous reports have flooded the "Lapor Mas Wapres" complaint service.
News Nov 18, 2024 | 8:04 pm

Prabowo Wants to Learn from Brazil’s Free Meal Program as Launch Date Nears

Prabowo only has less than two months before his government starts distributing the free meals, and so he seeks Brazil's help.
News Nov 18, 2024 | 1:13 pm

Indonesia Plans to Make Dairy Cow Imports Easier

Indonesia is planning to make its dairy cow imports easier to accommodate President Prabowo Subianto’s free meal plan.
Business Nov 14, 2024 | 3:19 pm

All New Cabinet Members Told to Disclose Their Wealth

The KPK is ready to assist cabinet members with valuing their assets and filling in the forms.
News Nov 13, 2024 | 8:59 pm

Lapor Mas Wapres: Here's How You Can File Complaints with Vice President Gibran

Starting Nov. 11, Indonesians can directly voice concerns to Vice President Gibran through the new "Lapor Mas Wapres" complaint service.
News Nov 11, 2024 | 5:30 pm

President Prabowo Disbands Job Creation Law Task Force

President Prabowo Subianto has officially disbanded the 2020 Job Creation Law Task Force
News Nov 9, 2024 | 1:50 pm

Erick Thohir Enlists 8 State-Owned Enterprises to Support Free Nutritious Meals Inititative

Eight state-owned enterprises (BUMN) have been tasked by State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir to support the Free Nutritious Meal
News Nov 8, 2024 | 8:41 pm

Indonesia Scraps Minimum Wage Regulation After Constitutional Court Ruling

Sufmi Dasco confirms PP No. 51/2023 on minimum wage is no longer valid following the Constitutional Court's ruling.
Business Nov 6, 2024 | 4:32 pm

Gov’t Doesn’t Want to Import for Prabowo’s Free School Meals

To cut imports, the government intends to involve cooperatives to supply domestically produced ingredients for the free meal program.
News Nov 6, 2024 | 8:05 am

Indonesian Lawmaker Calls Apple’s Tax Holiday Demand “Absurd,” Supports iPhone 16 Ban

Mufti Anam criticized Apple for allegedly requesting a 50-year tax holiday and expressed his support for the continued ban on iPhone 16
Tech Nov 4, 2024 | 4:00 pm

Minister Nusron Vows to Combat Land Scammers

The land mafia in Indonesia will face severe penalties and will be targeted for financial dismantling.
News Nov 1, 2024 | 10:27 am

Food Sector Committed to Working with Government for A Healthier Indonesia

Industry calls for closer collaboration to improve health outcomes as Prabowo makes food security a national priority.
Opinion Oct 29, 2024 | 11:50 am

New Healthcare Regulation Offers Benefits for Ex-Ministers, Except Convicted Ones

The law ensures health services for ministers who have finished their terms, but not for those convicted of crimes.
News Oct 17, 2024 | 10:57 am

Jokowi Set to Open Garuda Palace and Conduct Trial Run at Nusantara Airport

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is scheduled to inaugurate the new state palace, Garuda Palace, in Nusantara
News Oct 10, 2024 | 10:43 pm

Prabowo’s Vision: 3 Million Houses Annually to Alleviate Housing Shortage

Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, announced that Prabowo's administration plans to build 3 million houses annually.
Business Oct 10, 2024 | 8:37 pm

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