Tobacco industry players urge Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to implement a new cigarette excise layer. Read about the proposed tariffs to combat illegal trade.
The Ministry of Health stated that controlling cigarette consumption is an important part of the national strategy to reduce stunting because cigarettes are one of the largest household expenses, which results in reduced allocations for nutritious food.
Makassar Customs and Excise Office has intercepted 505,162 illegal cigarettes during Operation Gurita across five South Sulawesi districts between April and June 2025. Learn more.
