I think the government should increase the exit tax even more. There is nothing wrong with it. People that pay tax do not need to worry and people that do not pay tax should at least pay tax when going oversees.
In my view, anyone that can afford to travel is "wealthy" enough to pay the Rp 2.5 million. It should just be taken into account when booking a ticket.
For the Indonesian government, it means an increase in income, directly and otherwise indirectly, as a result of more registrations for obtaining a tax number.
On the other hand, people might be encouraged to spend holidays and subsequently more money, inside the country of Indonesia, hence boosting the local economy.
Don't complain, no need to travel abroad when you're already living in such a nice place where so many islands are waiting to be explored.
TIM BEEKELAAR
Jakarta
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