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Edisi Monday, September 16, 2024
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Digital Certificates’ Alluring Profits
The business of digital signatures and e-stamps is booming, as regulations push digital certificate providers to rake in profits.
Edisi Monday, September 9, 2024
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Alleged Connection of Kaesang and Gibran to Entrepreneurs
A photograph of a private jet window exposes Kaesang Pangarep and Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s connections to a network of business actors.
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Capital Injections in Gibran and Kaesang’s Startups
Startups owned by Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Kaesang Pangarep are flooded with venture capital injections. Assisted by a presidential advisor.
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Overwhelming Support for Solo Soccer Team and Kaesang
Persis Solo attracts substantial funding since Kaesang Pangarep acquired its shares. Sponsors tend to be influenced by the prominence of the owner.
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The Fall of Gibran and Kaesangs’ Culinary Businesses
The culinary businesses of Gibran Rakabuming and Kaesang Pangarep are fading. This seems to contradict their massive financing.
Edisi Monday, September 2, 2024
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Political Maneuvering for BPK Seats
Commission XI of the House of Representatives will elect five BPK members. Several political parties are forming a coalition to support their strongest candidates.
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BPK Members’ Inclination to Corruption
The selection process for BPK members is under scrutiny following multiple instances of its leaders being implicated in corruption cases. The selection process is deemed to be lax.
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Jiwasraya Customers’ Concern Ahead of Liquidation
The government plans to liquidate Jiwasraya after the settlement of policyholder claims. A massive deficit still hangs over the company.
Edisi Monday, August 26, 2024
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Accommodating Prabowo’s Programs in the 2025 State Budget
The 2025 State Budget accommodates several of Prabowo Subianto’s programs. Lobbying efforts are underway to ensure the smooth implementation of these priority programs.
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The Trial and Budget for Free Nutritious Meal Program
The trial of the free nutritious meal program involves military personnel and private parties. Authorities manage everything from communal kitchens to food distribution.
Edisi Monday, August 19, 2024
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Concerns over Mandatory Vehicle Third-Party Liability Insurance
The government continues with its plan to make vehicle insurance and third-party liability insurance compulsory. There is suspicion that insurance is used to collect money from the public.
Edisi Monday, August 12, 2024
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The Plan to Impose Tax on Sweetened Beverage Products
The government revives plans to impose taxes on sweetened beverages and other food products. There are also plans to implement a color-coded label as a replacement for the tax.
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The Rise of Cheap Cigarettes due to Increased Tax
Consumers are downtrading their cigarette choices as tax rates rise, leading to an increase in cheap cigarettes and a persistent smoking prevalence.
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Government’s Plan to Add Goods Subject to Excise Taxes
The government plans to expand the list of goods subject to tax. However, attempts to broaden excise taxes often face public resistance.
Edisi Monday, August 5, 2024
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Behind Muhammadiyah’s Acceptance to the Offer of Mining Concession
Muhammadiyah cadres and administrators are divided in their response to the mining concession. There are whispers from the government and the entrepreneurs.
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Burdens and Facilities for Mass Organizations to Receive Mining Concession
The government provides facilities to make it easy for religious organizations to manage mines. Offers discounts on information data compensation rate.
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The Risks of Loans Using Deposit Funds from Export Proceeds
Banks regularly give credit to coal exporters who have deposits from foreign exchange proceeds of exports. It is prone to moral hazards.
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Haedar Nashir of Muhammadiyah: God Willing, Muhammadiyah is Already Satisfied
Muhammadiyah follows Nahdlatul Ulama’s step to accept mining concession offer from the government. Muhammadiyah General Chair Haedar Nashir explains about it.
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Busyro Muqoddas of Muhammadiyah: We Have Studies Rejecting Mining
Muhammadiyah accepts the government’s mining concession offer. Many members are against it. Busyro Muqoddas, Chair of Muhammadiyah’s Law and Human Rights Council explains.
Economy
New Regulations on Local Content Requirement in Solar Power Industry
The government revises regulations on solar panel and photovoltaic power station’s local content requirement. Investors are hesitant due to unreasonable requirements.
Edisi Monday, July 29, 2024
Edisi Monday, July 22, 2024
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Cosmetic Preservatives in Long-Lasting Bread
Two bread brands are suspected of using a type of preservative that is not allowed in food. It is believed as a way to attack small and medium-scale bread producers.
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Home-Baked Bread Business Competes with Manufactured Breads
The presence of Okko and Aoka disturbs home-industry breads produced by micro, small and medium businesses.
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BPOM’s Response on Bread with Preservative for Cosmetics
The BPOM does not approve the use of sodium dehydroacetate as a food ingredient. Emma Setyawati, acting Deputy for the Supervision of Processed Foods at BPOM explains.
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Aoka and Okko Breads Producers' Explanation on Harmful Preservatives
Producers of Okko and Aoka breads suspect elements of business competition.
Edisi Monday, July 15, 2024
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Indonesia’s Textile Industry Hit by a Flood of Imported Textiles
Mass layoffs hit the textile industry. The latest import regulation triggered a flood of textile imports, causing the local industry to collapse.
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Wary of Collecting Protection Tariffs
Several ministries are waiting for each other over the implementation of trade protection import duties. There is fear of retaliation from competing countries.
Economy
Curbing the Influx of Cheap Goods
Imported clothing products tend to be cheaper than local products. Certain policies make manufacturers in other countries more competitive.