Thousands gather to pray in return to Idul Fitri festivities
The country’s COVID-19 caseload has been improving gradually over the last two months since the third wave of infections.
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Indonesia’s palm oil export ban could cost state $1.4 billion a month
The ban on RBD palm olein exports becomes effective on Thursday (April 28) and will remain in place until the price of cooking oil drops.
Boba drink brand Xing Fu Tang officially certified halal in Indonesia
Since the first Indonesian outlet opened, managing director Vancelia Wiradjaja said Xing Fu Tang had been aiming to get the halal status from the start.
Soaring prices of staple goods dent Jokowi’s approval
The survey was conducted before the ban on exports of cooking oil and its raw materials and before suspects were named in the corruption case related to a scarcity of the oil.
Indonesia widens export ban to include both crude and refined palm oil
The announcement comes after a prior statement that said the ban would only cover refined, bleached, and deodorized palm olein.
Indonesia’s leadership test
If Indonesia succeeds in managing the issue of Russia, as well as the controversy over its palm oil ban, it may emerge with more political capital.
Defense procurement ToT deals pave way for strategic autonomy
Strategic autonomy could help the country protect its national interests and sovereignty, as well as boost its self-dependence.
Indonesian government ‘will respect’ court ruling on Papua’s special autonomy
In the law’s previous edition, the creation of new administrative areas required green-lighting by the MRP and regional legislative councils.
Palm oil export ban will hurt us: Indonesian farmers
According to 2021 data, only 16.29 million out of a total 46.89 million tons of crude palm oil was bought by the domestic market.
Crude palm oil excluded from Indonesia export ban
Jokowi had said that exports of cooking oil and its raw material would be banned, but did not mention details.