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View all search resultsComment: Ordering ports to cease US dollar transactions
July 3, OnlineThe Transportation Ministry will soon issue an instruction to oblige all seaport operators across the archipelago to stop charging for numerous services in US dollars
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uly 3, Online
The Transportation Ministry will soon issue an instruction to oblige all seaport operators across the archipelago to stop charging for numerous services in US dollars.
The ministry's director general for sea transportation, Bobby Mamahit, said the use of the rupiah was expected to help stabilize the currency.
Your comments:
To The transportation minister: Your intention to stop business entities from quoting and charging in US dollars is indeed a very good move and well overdue.
Ensure that in the law it is categorically stated that payment of goods and services is in rupiah only and 'all forms of foreign currency [especially the US dollar] are not acceptable'. Another requirement to be made known is: State the penalty for violation.
The use of foreign currencies is rampant in Batam, Karimun, Riau Island, Balikpapan, Manado, Makassar, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and Papua: With many tourists complaining about such schemes.
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