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Accommodation

Tech 3 months ago

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Bali governor seeks to pull the plug on Airbnb

I Wayan Koster explained that digital accommodation platforms had affected Bali’s regional income, particularly because they do not contribute to locally generated revenue (PAD).

Society 6 months ago

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Indonesia speeds up plans for haj village project in Mecca

The government is accelerating plans to build special accommodation for Indonesian pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with construction of the so-called haj village expected to begin as early as the end of this year, following an instruction from President Prabowo Subianto to improve services.

Editorial 8 months ago

Housing for whom?

What is missing from the housing agenda is the important conversation about design, access and equity.

Economy 9 months ago

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Jakarta hotels cut staff to stay afloat amid govt spending cuts

Most hotels in Jakarta have reported declining occupancy rates since the government cut spending on official trips and conferences, while operating costs keep climbing, forcing some to reduce headcount to scrape by.

Regulations 10 months ago

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Hotels demand crackdown on unlicensed rentals in Bali

As the number of tourists in Bali continues to rise, hotels on the island are suffering from declining occupancy rates, which they blame on a growing number of unlicensed rentals, raising concerns about harm to the local economy.

Editorial 10 months ago

Look inward for haj fixes

Instead of looking to the Saudis for more sweeteners, the government must sort out all the recurring domestic problems that have marred the organization of the haj in the past.

Middle East and Africa 10 months ago

MBS welcomes opening 'Indonesian village' in Mecca: Prabowo

The President said the Saudi leader had responded well to a plan to establish a speical village in Mecca for Indonesian pilgrims.

Economy 1 year ago

2025 state budget accommodates new administration’s flagship programs

Ministry/institution spending has been adjusted from the original Rp 976.8 trillion in the 2025 draft state budget (RAPBN) to Rp 1,160.1 trillion in the 2025 state budget (APBN). Meanwhile, non-ministry/institution spending has decreased from Rp 1,716.4 trillion to Rp1,541.4 trillion.