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Regulations 2 years ago

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After nearly a decade, Jokowi falls short on promise of energy subsidy reform

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has largely failed to reform energy subsidies in the country, experts say, a promise he made some nine years ago, before his tenure in the nation’s highest office.

Business 5 years ago

Gas companies, PLN sign deals on cheap gas supply for power plants

Once fully implemented, the incentive is expected to save the government Rp 20 trillion in subsidy spending each year between 2020 and 2024.

Business 6 years ago

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Govt, House agree to lower diesel subsidy rate, larger volume of subsidized gas

The government and lawmakers have agreed to a lower subsidy rate for diesel fuel (Solar) and to increase the volume of gas in a hearing to determine energy budget assumptions for 2020.

City 7 years ago

City Hall staff park vehicles elsewhere following parking subsidy cut

City Hall civil servants were spotted parking their vehicles in several neighboring building complexes on Tuesday, as Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has stopped the parking fee subsidy at the National Monument.

Business 8 years ago

Government to slash subsidy for railway pioneer routes

The government has decided to slash a subsidy for six railway pioneer routes – railway routes in remote areas – in an attempt to optimize the use of this year’s state budget, an official has said.

Business 8 years ago

Indonesia grapples with inflation dilemma as subsidies cut

What’s good for Indonesia’s fiscal chiefs is proving a headache for the central bank.

Business 9 years ago

Government receives complaints after withdrawing electricity subsidy

After the government decided to drastically slash the number of subsidized consumers of 900 volt ampere (VA) electricity at the beginning of the year, it has received six reports from customers who feel undeserving of the subsidies.

Business 9 years ago

Incentive cut discourages investment in renewable energy: Expert

A plan by Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Ignasius Jonan to cut incentives for the development of new and renewable energy sources is being criticized because it will discourage investors from putting their money into this sector.

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