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The speech that redrew the lines

Art & Culture 1 month ago

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The speech that redrew the lines

As Indonesia embraced Reform in 1998, BJ Habibie envisioned a military with a smaller political role. Nearly three decades later, his words have taken on renewed significance.

Proposal to drop deputy regional heads from local elections gains traction

Politics 1 month ago

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Proposal to drop deputy regional heads from local elections gains traction

A proposal to stop directly electing deputy regional heads has gained traction in the House of Representatives, with lawmakers arguing that the current system often produces dysfunctional partnerships and unnecessary political and administrative costs.

Suits, scholars and the silent House

Editorial 1 month ago

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Suits, scholars and the silent House

This unofficial shadow cabinet offers something the Prabowo administration currently lacks: a rigorous, uncompromised sparring partner.

Regional leaders 'anxious' over transfer cuts, revenue-share delays

Regulations 1 month ago

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Regional leaders 'anxious' over transfer cuts, revenue-share delays

All eyes are on President Prabowo Subianto, who is set to unveil next year's state budget in two weeks, which will reveal whether transfers to regional governments will face another round of cuts.

House pushes for additional funds to pay PPPK salaries in 39 regions

Archipelago 1 month ago

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House pushes for additional funds to pay PPPK salaries in 39 regions

There are 39 regencies and cities in Indonesia, which cannot pay their contract employees using their own regional budgets after the central government cut funding.

Financial hub on shaky ground

Editorial 1 month ago

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Financial hub on shaky ground

Rushing the newly planned financial center through an opaque, three-week legislative blitz risks creating an unstable tax haven and sidelines the deep, system-wide economic reforms the country actually needs.

Indonesia passes bill to set up international financial center

Regulations 1 month ago

Indonesia passes bill to set up international financial center

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the financial center, known as PFII, is expected to draw foreign investment and help accelerate the country's growth.

Indonesian lawmakers give go-ahead to financial centers plan

Regulations 1 month ago

Indonesian lawmakers give go-ahead to financial centers plan

Indonesia has for a long time sought to develop its financial sector and hopes to provide wealth management services to rival neighboring Singapore, where many rich Indonesian families choose to invest.

No tax for 50 years: Govt mulls over incentives for financial center

Regulations 1 month ago

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No tax for 50 years: Govt mulls over incentives for financial center

Very generous tax rules are among the incentives the government is considering to lure global investors to take part in developing the country's inaugural financial hub.

House presses ahead with asset forfeiture bill, dismisses rejection claims

Politics 1 month ago

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House presses ahead with asset forfeiture bill, dismisses rejection claims

The House of Representatives reassured that discussions on the long-awaited asset forfeiture remain ongoing, dismissing online claims that lawmakers had rejected the proposed legislation, as they continue public consultations on the bill.

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