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President Prabowo: Tax is a tool of justice for all Indonesians

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto asserted that tax serves as an instrument for redistributing state income and pursuing an equitable economy for all citizens. "It is crucial ... Read More


No new taxes in 2026, only reforms, says Finance Minister

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati confirmed that the government has no plans to introduce new types of taxes to meet the 13.5 percent increase in tax revenue targeted in the 2... Read More


BI Governor urges Indonesians to defend rupiah as national symbol

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo reminded the public that the rupiah is a symbol of national sovereignty, fought for by the country's heroes, and must be preserved, respe... Read More


Indonesia's external debt growth slows to 6.1 pct in Q2 2025: BI

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Indonesia's external debt grew at a slower pace in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, rising 6.1 percent year-on-year (yoy) to US$433.3 billion, compared to 6.4 percent in Q1, Bank I... Read More


Prabowo sets 2026 budget focus on food, energy, and education

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto highlighted that the government had decided to focus the 2026 Draft State Budget (RAPBN) on eight primary areas, including food and energy sec... Read More


People feel benefits of flagship programs: President

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- President Prabowo Subianto stated that the people have felt the benefits of a number of flagship programs, including 20 million recipients of Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) and Free H... Read More


Digital space serves as gateway to women's empowerment

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria stated that Indonesia's current digital space serves as a gateway to independence and empowerment for women. He e... Read More


Prabowo announces record education budget of IDR757.8 tln for 2026

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- President Prabowo Subianto has announced that the government will allocate IDR757.8 trillion (around US$46,8 billion) for the education sector in 2026, marking the largest educatio... Read More


Indonesia allocates $20.7 bln for 2026 Free Nutritious Meals program

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the Free Nutritious Meals (Makan Bergizi Gratis or MBG) program, allocating Rp335 trillion (around US$... Read More


President Prabowo vows to protect rice trade from market manipulation

Jakarta, Aug. 15 -- President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto has emphasized that rice and rice milling are vital components of the nation's food security and directly impact the livelih... Read More