Pricey oil may cost Indonesia US$13 billion more in subsidy spending
The announcement comes as global oil prices are close to double the $63-per-barrel assumption that served as the basis for the 2022 budget.
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High oil prices hamper recovery of Indonesian airline industry
The high cost of aviation fuel and air ticket price caps have compelled domestic airlines to cut flights so as to maintain profitability.
Indonesia brushes off privacy concerns over Covid-19 app
A Health Ministry spokeswoman acknowledged the security concerns surrounding the app but assured measures had been taken to mitigate potential problems.
Indonesia’s House seeks speedy deliberation to establish new provinces in Papua
In a plenary session last week, lawmakers unanimously endorsed three bills that will stipulate the establishment of the provinces of South Papua, Central Papua and Papua Central…
Five South Jakarta culinary spots for your vegetarian cravings
Vegetarian menus are becoming more common in culinary establishments around Jakarta, especially in South Jakarta.
Top Indonesia Trade Ministry official named suspect in cooking oil graft case
One of the suspects is reported to be the Trade Ministry’s foreign trade director general, while the other three are executives from three private companies.
G-20 role for 27-year-old Indonesia singer sparks criticism
The appointment is the latest in what critics say is a string of celebrities named to political roles as President Joko Widodo attempts to woo a young population battling high…
Indonesia condemns ‘violent actions’ against Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Witnesses said Palestinian protesters threw stones at Israeli security forces, who fired rubber-coated bullets and stun grenades toward some of them.
Indonesia’s Press Council goes ahead with rule for Big Tech to pay for news
The draft regulation seeks to address issues including requirements for aggregators to negotiate fees with publishers, as well as algorithmic influences in digital media.
Can Indonesian youth win the “David Vs. Goliath” fight against “Big Tobacco”?
In the majority of Indonesian ethnic groups, smoking is a socially acceptable activity for youth and adults alike. Children smoking along with adults are not a unique sight in…