Bad Timing for Unnecessary Burden
The Government Regulation on the Public Housing Savings Program has sparked controversy. It adds to the burdens of workers and businesses.
Tempo
June 16, 2020
THE government has lost empathy and sensitivity towards the problems of the people. When most of the people are facing economic difficulties as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Joko Widodo has issued a government regulation on the Public Housing Savings Program (Tapera). Although this program has a noble aim, the announcement is sorely mistimed.
According to this regulation, every employee earning at least minimum wage will bec
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