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Manufacturing contraction a ‘warning’ sign for policymakers
Economy 1 year ago

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Manufacturing contraction a ‘warning’ sign for policymakers

Politicians have pointed fingers, analysts have noted cause for concern and business representatives have called for concrete measures after 34 consecutive months of expansion in manufacturing activity came to an end in July. 
Employers lobby for rethink of Tapera regulation
Regulations 1 year ago

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Employers lobby for rethink of Tapera regulation

Apindo says it has made several suggestions to the government on revising the Tapera program, but cautioned that any revision was likely to take time since they would need to involve the incoming legislature.
Uncertain demand makes investors queasy about new capital city: Apindo
Economy 1 year ago

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Uncertain demand makes investors queasy about new capital city: Apindo

Apindo says the government should address potential investors' concern over the new capital's small initial market composed of just civil servants and how it might resolve the demand issue.
Apindo says weaker rupiah 'not conducive'
Economy 1 year ago

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Apindo says weaker rupiah 'not conducive'

The employers' association has flagged the rupiah, which reached an all-time low in two years on Friday, cautioning that its weakening rate would adversely impact businesses across a variety of operational aspects.
Let’s all work less!
Editorial 1 year ago

Let’s all work less!

Once we get to the point where enough is enough, it makes sense to decrease working hours at the same rate that hourly productivity increases, so as to keep output constant.
Women raise job concerns over new maternal welfare law
Society 1 year ago

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Women raise job concerns over new maternal welfare law

Some female workers as well as businesses have expressed concerns that the provision on maternity leave in the new Maternal and Child Welfare Law could be an extra burden on their colleagues and operations, respectively.
Tapera program faces backlash from employees, employers
Regulations 1 year ago

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Tapera program faces backlash from employees, employers

The policy, named the public housing savings (Tapera) program, requires participants to make a monthly deposit equal to 3 percent of their monthly salary.
Weaker rupiah, high oil prices hit RI manufacturing sector
Economy 1 year ago

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Weaker rupiah, high oil prices hit RI manufacturing sector

Indonesian manufacturers are feeling the pinch, as a weakening rupiah exchange rate against the United States dollar and a surge in oil prices lead to higher input costs for local industry.
Businesses call on incoming govt to maintain fiscal discipline
Economy 1 year ago

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Businesses call on incoming govt to maintain fiscal discipline

Managing the state budget without fiscal discipline could be dangerous, Kadin said.
Apindo calls on incoming govt to raise deficit cap to 5%
Economy 1 year ago

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Apindo calls on incoming govt to raise deficit cap to 5%

The employers association has suggested that the next government stretch the limitation on the state budget deficit from 3 to 5 percent, although an economic aide of the Prabowo campaign says it is unlikely the president-elect would do so.
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