Food estate program dubbed ‘total failure’ as technical problems persist
The plan was to prepare land for the cultivation of rice and other staple crops, however, acidic soil had hampered the growth of some crops.
Policy Matters
Indonesian Home Ministry maintains current Covid-19 restrictions until November
The Home Affairs Ministry decided to keep the restrictions after considering "the level of community transmission" as well as the "socioeconomic condition" of the population.
Indonesia’s digital TV transition not ready for prime time
This was not the first time the communications ministry delayed the program as it had done so twice previously.
Nicotine replacement products categorised as ‘non-poison’ from Oct 6: Health minister
Through the exemption, access to nicotine replacement products is now easier and wider through over-the-counter purchases at retail stores.
China launches policies to keep students rested
In April 2021, the ministry issued a guideline to require students to go to bed by a certain time, even if they did not finish their homework in time.
Plan to abolish Gender Ministry involves merger into larger ministry, lawmakers told
Gender Equality Minister Kim Hyun-sook confirmed the abolition of the ministry, and said on Oct 5 that it was coordinating details with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
Inflation bites harder as Indonesia braces for ballooning transportation costs
The central bank expects core inflation to increase at a rapid pace, which has prompted the central bank to hike its rates over the last two months.
Japanese transportation companies look to credit cards as cheaper payment option
Paying for public transportation by credit card is expected to spread further when more overseas tourists come to Japan in the near future.
Hong Kong disburses 2nd instalment of e-voucher under Phase II
A spokesman for the Hong Kong government said the e-vouchers were disbursed via six stored value facility operators.
Indonesian Agriculture Ministry under pressure to release detained imports
With around Rp 30 billion worth of imports detained, demurrage, utility costs and other expenses so far amount to some Rp 8 billion in losses incurred by the importers.