The Data Transparency Predicament

President Joko Widodo wants information of all bank account holders to be made accessible. But the adoption of a government regulation in lieu of law faces opposition from legislators.

April 25, 2017

YUSTINUS Prastowo did not attend last Tuesday's hearing at the House of Representatives (DPR) complex in Senayan, Jakarta. The Center for Indonesia Taxation Analysis's executive director changed his mind at the last minute, opting to chair another meeting at his office in Wisma Korindo, South Jakarta.

"The hearing was cancelled because the legislators seem to be busy with Jakarta's gubernatorial election," Prastowo later explained to Tempo at his off

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