Tax Office Clarifies Toll Road VAT Plan Still in Planning Stage
The Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes states that the proposed VAT on toll road services is part of a long-term strategic plan and not yet in effect. Read morel.
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Economy
Economy
National Food Agency Claims Distribution Issues for Rising Minyakita Prices
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) confirms Minyakita raw material stocks are safe, attributing recent price hikes above the Rp15,700 ceiling to uncontrolled distribution chains. Learn more.
Economy
Finance Minister Dismisses Two Director Generals in Major Leadership Shuffle
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa dismissed Febrio Nathan Kacaribu and Luky Alfirman from their posts, leaving three strategic Echelon I positions vacant.
Economy
Bank Indonesia Holds BI-Rate at 4.75 Percent to Stabilize Rupiah
Bank Indonesia maintains the BI-Rate at 4.75% in April 2026 to strengthen Rupiah stability amid global economic volatility and Middle East tensions.
National
Government Targets Groundbreaking for Five Waste-to-Energy Plants by June 2026
Presidential Chief of Staff Muhammad Qodari announces that construction for five major Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) plants will begin in June 2026. Learn more.
National
Govt Evaluates Expanding JKN Subsidies to 120 Million Low-Income Recipients
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf announced plans to expand PBI JKN health insurance coverage to 120 million people to eliminate exclusion errors. Learn more.
International
Indonesia Condemns Israeli Military Propaganda at Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Israeli military for placing propaganda banners on the ruins of the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza. Learn more.
National
INP Nutrition Service Unit Launches Buffet-Style MBG Program
Indonesinan Police-run nutriton service unit (SPPG) Pejaten trials a buffet-style Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program at SMA Kemala Bhayangkari 1 to improve student discipline and reduce food waste. Learn more.
Criminal
INP and FBI Uncover Global Phishing Syndicate Responsible for $20 Million Loss
The Indonesian National Police and FBI arrested a couple for operating a global phishing syndicate that targeted 34,000 victims and caused $20 million in losses. Learn more.
Criminal
Govt Transfers Corruption Convict to Nusakambangan After Coffee Shop Visit
Immigration and Correctional Affairs Minister Agus Andrianto transferred corruption convict Supriadi to Nusakambangan high-security prison following an unauthorized visit to a Kendari coffee shop. Learn more.
National
BGN Involves Peruri to Guarantees the Transparency in the Provision of IT
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is engaging the Republic of Indonesia's Money Printing Company (Peruri) to ensure transparency in the provision of Information and Technology (IT) solutions to ensure the success of the Free Nutritional Meals Program (MBG).
Criminal
Police Listed a Drug Dealer of Meth and Etomidate as Wanted Man
The Indonesian National Police (INP) Criminal Investigation Agency has listed a drug dealer as a wanted person.
