The Budget Committee of the House of Representatives (DPR) has approved the proposal of Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati to adjust subsidy and compensation for energy sector. The proposal was made to respond to the increase in commodity prices as the Government remains consistent to maintain economic recovery and protect people’s purchasing power by […]
The Government has announced that it will lift cooking oil export ban starting on upcoming Monday (05/23). The decision was made by the Government considering the current supply and price of cooking oil as well as the workers and farmers in the palm oil industry. The statement was made by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at […]
Vice President Ma’ruf Amin Thursday (05/19) led the groundbreaking ceremony of Nusantara Industri Sejati (NIS) Industrial Zone in North Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi province. The development of the industrial zone aims to develop a modern, sustainable, and environmentally sound industrial zone. According to Ma’ruf, North Konawe has a great potential for the country as the world’s […]
The COVID-19 Handling Task Force has issued Circular Number 18 of 2022 on Provisions for Domestic Travels During Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic. The circular has been in force since it was signed by Head of the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Suharyanto on May 18, 2022. “This circular is effective from May 18, 2022 to […]
The contribution of processing industry remains dominant to the value of national exports, which reached 74.46 percent on January-April 2022. At the same time, the shipment performance of the manufacturing-sector products reached more than US$69.59 billion, an increase of 29.19 percent in the same period last year. “This shows that the Government’s efforts and policies in national economic […]
Vice President Ma’ruf Amin, accompanied by Ibu Wury Ma’ruf Amin, on Thursday (05/19) will visit Southeast Sulawesi Province. During the visit, Vice President will attend the groundbreaking for the Nusantara Industri Sejati (NIS) Industrial Estate in Motui District, North Konawe Regency and distribute social assistance to communities in Kendari City. Using Special Presidential Aircraft Boeing […]
The Task Force for COVID-19 Handling has issued Circular Number 19 of 2022 on Health Protocols for International Travel Amid the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic. The Circular, signed by Head of the Task Force Suharyanto, came into force on May 18, 2022. “This Circular comes into force from May 18, 2022 until further […]
Ministry of Health has reported that only about 76 percent of hajj candidates that are permitted to go on hajj pilgrimage this year have received a full dose of COVID-19 vaccines. “As of today, only 76 percent have received a full dose, meaning that only 76 percent of the jama’ah (pilgrimage group) are eligible to […]
In a bid to improve protection on consumers of financial services sector, the Government through the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Wednesday (05/18) issued OJK Regulation (POJK) Number 6/POJK.07/2022 on Consumer and Community Protection in Financial Services Sector. The POJK regulates the implementation of consumer protection by the financial services industry from product planning, services provision […]
Following improvements in COVID-19 situation in Indonesia, the Government has decided that it will relax mandatory face masks on outdoor activities and lift obligation to show a negative result of COVID-19 test for fully-vaccinated domestic and international travelers before the departure. Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Tuesday (05/17), said that the policy is adopted […]
