JAKARTA, Dec 5 - Indonesia's military stepped up its relief efforts in three provinces on Sumatra island that have been devastated by deadly floods and landslides, and the country's vice president apologised for shortcomings in the response to last week's disaster. The military has erected at least»»»

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Environment Ministry (KLH) will review the environmental approval documents of companies operating in flood and landslide-affected areas in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, including in the Batang Toru River Basin. Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq stated in Jak»»»

JAKARTA: Ahead of its official roll-out next Monday (Jan 6), Indonesia’s free meal programme for children and pregnant women has stirred some confusion among parents whether they have to pay. The scheme has also been allegedly used by scammers to fleece dozens of business owners. The latest hiccups»»»

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - PT Laba Forexindo Berjangka Director Ibrahim Assuaibi has urged the government to consider the macroeconomic impact of raising the Value-Added Tax (VAT) to 12%. While the policy could generate an estimated IDR 75 trillion annually, Ibrahim warned it may lead to a surge in inflat»»»

JAKARTA, Dec 1 — Indonesian businesses and unions have called for a legislated increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate to be paused because the economic environment is deteriorating, as the government has signalled it is looking at ways to offer some targeted relief. The VAT is due to rise by a »»»