social dynamics

Indonesian Government Tightens Criteria for Buying Subsidized Fuel

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) is working on a regulation that will regulate the criteria for citizens entitled to purchase subsidized fuel oil, including diesel and pertalite. While waiting for the regulation to be issued, vehicle owners can purchase fuel oil both online and offline at Pertam...

Indonesia's National Mosque Establishes "China Space"

On September 5, Chargé d'affaires a.i. Zhou Kan attended the inauguration ceremony of the "China Space" in Indonesia's Istiqlal National Mosque and unveiled the plaque of the "China Space" together with the Grand Imam of Nazaruddin. More than 50 people from Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, University of Araza, media and other ...

Morowali Industrial Park Spurs Local Community Development

Inaugurated by President Joko in 2015, the Indonesian Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) has brought development to the community, especially in the Bajodopi area, one of the sub-districts of Morowali regency. At least two nickel processing smelters are operating in the area, the first...

Tax authorities emphasize need to tighten bank account restrictions

The Director General of Taxation (Dirjen) at the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) has given his opinion on the new rules that prohibit the opening of new accounts for individuals or entities that are not willing to provide information to identify their financial status. These rules, such as the 2024 Finance Minister's Article...

China Becomes Major Source of Indonesia's Garment Imports

The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) noted that apparel imports increased in July 2024, especially from China. Monthly imports of knitted garments and accessories (HS 61) increased by 55.46%.Meanwhile, imports of non-knitted garments and accessories (HS 6...

Indonesia cracks down on illegal imports, seizes Rp 100 billion in goods in three operations

On August 19, Indonesia's Trade Minister told the media that the Special Task Force for the Rectification of Illegal Imports had for the third time seized illegal imports worth a total of Rp 20.2 billion, or about Rp 10 million. The seized illegal goods include electric drills, angle grinders...

Indonesian real estate tycoon optimistic after witnessing Xindu's development

Sugianto Kusuma, owner of real estate giant Agung Sedayu Group and developer of the PIK area, is optimistic about the success of Indonesia's new capital (IKN). He witnessed the development of IKN when he attended the 79th Independence Day ceremony...

President Joko to attend inauguration of West Kalimantan alumina smelter

President Joko plans to inaugurate the Alumina Smelter (SGAR) project in Mempawah, West Kalimantan, in September 2024... Joko was visiting the Jakarta Convention Center for the 2024 Environment, Climate, Forestry and New Renewable Energy...

YLKI urges consumers to be wary of illegal food imports from China

The Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) has urged the public to be wary of illegal food and beverage products from China as they can jeopardize people's health.The YLKI researcher said people must be more careful when purchasing food, a...

Indonesia task force seizes 46.1 billion rupiah in illegal imports

The Task Force on Illegal Imports (TFI), composed of the Ministry of Trade, Customs and Taxation and the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung), confiscated illegally imported products valued at Rp 46.1 billion. The Task Force on Illegal Imports, which is also a member of the Advisory Board of...
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