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Regulations 2 months ago
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Tobacco industry opposes new sweeping controls, belated clarity
The tobacco industry is up in arms over a new set of rules that could cover everything from packaging and tar and nicotine content to additives, not least because of a lack of clarity from the government for the past two years until its issuance deadline on Sunday.
Archipelago 3 months ago
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Batam tax status entices cigarette smuggling into Indonesian customs area
Cigarettes produced in the Batam, Bintan and Karimun Free Trade Zone (FTZ) are not required to have a tobacco products excise (CHT) if consumed inside the FTZ, leading to much cheaper cigarette prices when compared to those produced inside the Indonesian customs area.
Opinion 11 months ago
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Analysis: Govt drops excise hikes, offers amnesty to illegal cigarette makers
The government has walked back its previous plan to raise the tobacco excise tax, a policy that had been a central pillar of its earlier crackdown on illegal cigarettes. Under the former administration, the approach was largely punitive, marked by annual excise hikes, aggressive “Gempur Rokok Ilegal” raids on small retailers, and stiff penalties for anyone caught selling untaxed products. In a major policy shift, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has now announced that the government will instead offer amnesty to illegal cigarette producers, aiming to incentivize them to register, fulfill their tax obligations, and transition into the formal, regulated market.
Jakarta 11 months ago
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Businesses breathe fire over smoke-free zones expansion in Jakarta
Jakarta’s plan to expand smoke-free zones and tighten cigarette sales regulations has been met with strong pushback from business groups, who warn that the new rules could eat into revenues and disrupt livelihoods.
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