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Two regional customs offices seize millions of rupiah worth of illegal cigarettes

The Customs and Excise Office has once again walked the talk when it comes to battling illegal cigarettes.

3 years ago
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BNI optimizes village-owned enterprises for investment

PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. or BNI (stock code: BBNI) proactively seeks sources of local wisdom-based economic growth to prompt stable economic growth in the micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSME) segment. ...

3 years ago
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Bringing the spirit of gotong royong to the world stage

The chair of the G20 Education Working Group 2022, Iwan Syahril, announced that the delegation had reached a consensus regarding the importance of accelerating education transformation to achieve learning recovery in the spirit of gotong royong, which is roughly translated to collaboration. ...

3 years ago

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BNI expands its global network, touches down in the Netherlands

PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI, stock code BBNI) continues to expand its overseas business performance as the global economic recovery strengthens.

3 years ago
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Sidoarjo Customs thwarts two shipments of illegal cigarettes

Sidoarjo, East Java, Customs and Excise has continued its action against illegal cigarettes by thwarting two attempts to send excisable goods (BKC) for tobacco products (HT) in the form of cigarettes with fake excise stamps and no excise tapes/plain cigarettes attached.

3 years ago
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WSL Championship to assist in the recovery of Indonesia's tourism industry

The world's most prestigious surfing competition, the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, will be held on Plengkung Beach in Banyuwangi, East Java.

3 years ago
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Maritime logistics integrator Meratus enhances inter-island connectivity

Composed of many islands and a long coastline, Indonesia is witnessing economic inequality, a tough challenge that the government continues to address.  

3 years ago
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Customs and excise prevents smuggling of lobster seeds at Juanda airport, Surabaya

PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero), part of Surabaya III regional airport authority, to prevent an attempted smuggling of 30,911 lobster seeds bound for Singapore via terminal 2 for international departures at Juanda airport, Surabaya.

3 years ago
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Tackling learning loss, improving literacy

Two years on, it has become clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted numerous aspects of our lives, not least education.

3 years ago
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Regional customs and excise offices work to help businesses export their products

Ensuring the continuity of exports by domestic business players is of paramount importance and that’s why the Customs and Excise Directorate General provides assistance and education on the issue on a regular basis.

3 years ago
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First Indonesia-wide coding competition for kids organized by Koding Next

Indonesia is one of the world’s fastest-growing countries in terms of digitalization

3 years ago
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Minister Nadiem Makarim endorses Merdeka Curriculum as guest teacher

Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Minister Nadiem Anwar Makarim surprised the pupils of class 8 of SMP5 state junior high school Jakarta on Friday.

3 years ago
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New power plant to illuminate the island of Sumatra

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif officially inaugurated the Riau Gas Steam Power Plant (PLTGU) in the Tenayan Industrial Estate, Pekanbaru, Riau, on Thursday (12/05/2022).

3 years ago
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The roadmap toward a better education system for Indonesia

Nineteen episodes of Merdeka Learning have been made to date that touch on the various aspects of educational transformation to ensure that all Indonesians have access to a proper education.

3 years ago
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National Day of Education celebration highlights independent learning in times of recovery

The Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry held a hybrid flag ceremony to commemorate the 2022 National Day of Education on May 5. Nadiem Makarim, wearing traditional costume from Flores, acted as the ceremonial master. The hybrid ceremony was held at the education ministry’s office grounds under strict health protocols as Jakarta was undergoing public activity restriction (PPKM) level 2.  

3 years ago
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Customs and excise successfully prevented an illegal oil export

The customs and excise offices of the Kanwil region in East Java and Tanjung Perak are collaborating with the criminal investigation unit of the National Police headquarters, the East Java regional police and the Tanjung Perak port resort police in preventing the export of 81,040 liters of packaged cooking oil of various brands.

3 years ago
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Immigration issues new policy with adjusted visa, permit processes and fees

The Directorate General of Immigration, through the Directorate of Immigration Stay Permits (Ditintalkim), held the virtual Immigration Stay Permit Services Publicization event on Tuesday (10/05/2022).

3 years ago
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Customs and Excise backs MSMEs to boost economic recovery

In its role as a facilitator of trade and industry, Customs and Excise actively provides support and education to micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) owners to help them export their products abroad.

3 years ago
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Govt expands tourist visa on arrival list to 60 countries

Signaling the revival of Indonesian tourism, the government has expanded the list of countries whose citizens are eligible for the Visa on Arrival for Tourism (VKSKKW) to 60, up from 43.

3 years ago
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Workers are ready for tourism revival

The role of the workforce is very important and strategic to various aspects of national development.

3 years ago
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Customs destroy illegal goods, drugs, sea cucumbers

During the month of April, the customs and excise offices in Jakarta, Merauke and East Java carried out the destruction of illegal goods that had entered their regions.

3 years ago
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RSPO-ISPO collaboration key to smallholder inclusion in sustainable palm oil ecosystem

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), in collaboration with the Jambi Provincial and District Government and local organizations, have launched a memorandum of understanding (MoU) program aiming to scale up oil palm smallholder inclusion in the sustainability ecosystem through ISPO certification.

3 years ago
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Encouraging export activities on the road to economic recovery

It has been known that export activities can accelerate the economic recovery of a country; therefore, it is possible to measure the recovery based on the increasing number of export activities carried out in various regions.

3 years ago
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Batam customs officials apprehend vessel, 14 vehicles carrying contraband

On April 25, Batam Customs and Excise officials intercepted a high speed craft (HSC) allegedly carrying illegal tobacco products in the waters off Petong island.

3 years ago
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Share food in the spirit of togetherness amid Eid

PT LG Electronics Indonesia (LG) held a three-day social action from May 4, 2022 in Jakarta to distribute healthy food to those in need during Idul Fitri, also called Lebaran.

3 years ago
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AIA Regional Chief Executive and Group Chief Distribution Officer

We at AIA are profoundly saddened to confirm that William “Bill” Lisle died in Hong Kong on 20 April 2022, at the age of 57. Bill was an extremely accomplished professional both at AIA and throughout the industry. To countless people, Bill was a dear friend, a trusted mentor, and a well-respected colleague. To those who knew him best, he was above all things, a fiercely dedicated and loving family man.

3 years ago
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Customs and Excise increase state budget to help Indonesia’s recovery

As the nation starts recovering from the pandemic slump, Indonesia’s 2022 state budget has also grown strengthen in line with the increase in state revenues from the tax sector.

3 years ago
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Engaging local communities and smallholders key to sustainable palm oil transformation

In palm oil-producing countries, a sustainable palm oil supply chain respects biodiversity, natural ecosystems, reforestation, local communities and workers.

3 years ago
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Customs and excise starts enforcing export ban on CPO and its derivatives

In an effort to fulfill the needs of staple goods in the domestic market, the government has issued a temporary export ban on crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives in a bid to control prices and ensure CPO availability in Indonesia.

3 years ago
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Indonesia's G20 presidency promotes renewable energy for global recovery

Semarang, Central Java – Indonesia’s Group of 20 (G20) presidency is a special event that requires the support of all Indonesians.

3 years ago
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