Transportation Ticket Discount Program Successfully Reached Its Target: Govt.
The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs announced that the transportation ticket discount program for the second semester of 2026 has achieved its target.
The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs announced that the transportation ticket discount program for the second semester of 2026 has achieved its target.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed that the government will soon announce a work-from-home (WFH) policy before the end of March.
The Indonesian government held a meeting to discuss energy policy and economic stimulus led by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto in Jakarta on Friday (3/27/2026), as part of the government's efforts to maintain price stability and strengthen national economic growth.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto emphasized that the Eid al-Fitr Allowance (THR) for private sector workers must be paid in full no later than seven days before Eid al-Fitr and cannot be paid in installments.
The government has allocated a budget of IDR 12.83 trillion for the first quarter of 2026 economic stimulus package, which includes transportation ticket discounts, toll road toll reductions, and social assistance.
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, stated that the continuation of the incentive policy in the automotive sector for 2026 is still under thorough review, considering the substantial fiscal support provided in recent years.
The government has ensured the continuation of the Economic Package Program in 2026 as part of its strategy to maintain economic growth momentum, maintain public purchasing power, and expand job creation.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program and Merah Putih Village Cooperative (KDMP) will be the driving forces in achieving 8 percent year-on-year (yoy) economic growth.