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Academia 3 weeks ago

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From manufactured chaos to people’s real grievances

Behind the state’s narrative of manufactured chaos lies an undeniable reality: an overburdened public rising up to demand economic fairness, accountability and genuine justice.

Economy 3 weeks ago

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Ambitious targets cast doubt on ‘prudent’ budget plan

Economists say the government’s macroeconomic assumptions for next year cast doubt on a 2027 budget plan that comes with relatively cautious goals for state revenue and expenditure.

Economy 4 weeks ago

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Prabowo vows low budget deficit, rigorous fiscal discipline

President Prabowo Subianto has proposed a low fiscal deficit for the 2027 state budget bill though more efficient spending and higher revenue, even while holding onto an ambitious economic growth target.

Economy 1 month ago

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2027 budget plan puts prudence, credibility to the test

Economists stress that creating a credible plan is more important than painting a bold aspiration, as the government continues to propose ambitious economic growth targets, while seeking to uphold fiscal prudence.

Regulations 1 month ago

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Purbaya doubles down on selective additional transfers amid regional shortfalls

The finance minister is taking the precaution to verify local administrations' claims about a funding squeeze as regional transfers fell 11.2 percent yoy to Rp 357.4 trillion (US$20 billion) as of end June.

Economy 2 months ago

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Govt expects full-year tax shortfall despite strong growth in first half

Indonesia has completed the first half of 2026 with strong growth in tax revenue but the government expects the full year to conclude with a Rp 47 trillion (US$2.6 billion) shortfall.

Editorial 2 months ago

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A welcome peace deal

A fragile US-Iran peace deal brings global relief, but it leaves Indonesia with a stark wake-up call after a distant conflict reached into its kitchens and effectively turned off the lights in Jakarta.

Academia 3 months ago

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Developmental state ambition: Reading Prabowo’s economic direction

President Prabowo’s visionary fiscal address signals a bold shift toward a state-driven, developmental state model aimed at unleashing Indonesia’s economic potential—but its ultimate success hinges entirely on dismantling the entrenched governance and bureaucratic failures of the past.

Academia 4 months ago

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Purbaya’s aggressive fiscal shift: Growth at what cost?

Finance Minister Purbaya has pivoted toward an aggressive, pro-growth fiscal strategy that breaks from years of cautious discipline. However, using reserve cash and central bank surpluses to fund this vision may jeopardize Indonesia’s long-term institutional stability and debt credibility.

Regulations 5 months ago

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Govt doubles down on fuel subsidies, cuts airfare VAT

The government says prices of subsidized gasoline and diesel will stay fixed even if global oil prices remain elevated, while airlines will be allowed to lift airfares, but without excessively hurting consumers.

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budget-deficit

PREMIUM From manufactured chaos to people’s real grievances

PREMIUM Ambitious targets cast doubt on ‘prudent’ budget plan

PREMIUM Prabowo vows low budget deficit, rigorous fiscal discipline

PREMIUM 2027 budget plan puts prudence, credibility to the test

PREMIUM Purbaya doubles down on selective additional transfers amid regional shortfalls

PREMIUM Govt expects full-year tax shortfall despite strong growth in first half

PREMIUM A welcome peace deal

PREMIUM Developmental state ambition: Reading Prabowo’s economic direction

PREMIUM Purbaya’s aggressive fiscal shift: Growth at what cost?

PREMIUM Govt doubles down on fuel subsidies, cuts airfare VAT