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Jakarta hotels cut staff to stay afloat amid govt spending cuts

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.

Legal aid cuts hurt protection for abuse survivors

Society 9 months ago

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Legal aid cuts hurt protection for abuse survivors

The protection of survivors of gender-based violence has come under scrutiny following cuts to legal aid funding, as calls grow for stronger cooperation between the government and civil society organizations to prevent violence and enforce the anti-sexual violence law.

SOEs may need to cut back on business trips, commissioners

Companies 10 months ago

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SOEs may need to cut back on business trips, commissioners

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir says his office is exploring further budget cuts for SOEs by limiting business trips and reducing the number of executives.

Hotels see revenue decline amid budget cuts: Survey

Companies 11 months ago

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Hotels see revenue decline amid budget cuts: Survey

In a survey involving 717 hotels across 30 provinces, more than 30 percent of respondents reported revenue losses of more than 40 percent in January compared to the same month last year.

Opportunities for education amid budget tightening

Academia 11 months ago

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Opportunities for education amid budget tightening

We see hope in partnerships beyond the state, emphasizing collaboration with community-based organizations, industries and international entities to avert disaster and sustain education.

WHO must cut budget by fifth after US pullout

Americas 11 months ago

WHO must cut budget by fifth after US pullout

The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed slashing a fifth of its budget following the US decision to withdraw, and must now reduce its reach and workforce, its chief said in an internal email seen by AFP on Saturday.

Two hotels in Bogor temporarily cease operations due to budget cuts

Companies 11 months ago

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Two hotels in Bogor temporarily cease operations due to budget cuts

It cited budget cuts coupled by economic and tourism uncertainty in the country that had battered the meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition (MICE) segments.

Low-key 'mudik' another vote of no confidence in Prabowo

Academia 11 months ago

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Low-key 'mudik' another vote of no confidence in Prabowo

Prabowo has simply ignored people who have doubted his government's economic direction.

A modest Idul Fitri

Editorial 11 months ago

A modest Idul Fitri

Unless the President can empathize with people’s grievances and burdens, public discontent will persist.

Budget cuts put Bali’s event industry on brink of collapse, association says

Economy 11 months ago

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Budget cuts put Bali’s event industry on brink of collapse, association says

The event industry in Bali is under pressure from austerity measures, according to industry representatives, with significant revenue declines recorded as a result of reduced government trips and events.

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