Kalimantan Logistics Railway Project to Be Fully Funded by Private Investment, Assuring No Burden on State Budget

JAKARTA, Indonesia – In a significant move set to redefine infrastructure development in Indonesia, Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi has affirmed that the ambitious Kalimantan logistics railway network will be…

National Health Insurance Program Eases Burden for Chronic Illness Patients, Exemplified by Yati Hapsari’s GERD Journey in Central Sulawesi

The enduring struggle with chronic illness often brings with it not only physical discomfort but also significant financial strain and emotional distress for patients and their families. However, for 67-year-old…

Business Coach with Ten Children Challenges Influencer Discourse on Childfree Lifestyle and Parental Burden

The ongoing national debate regarding the "childfree" lifestyle has reached a new crescendo following public statements by business coach Rr. Sarwi Peni Wulandaru, popularly known as Coach Wulan, who has…

Burden-Sharing for Intern Stipends Potentially Deters Corporate Participation

JAKARTA – A proposal for a burden-sharing scheme, where companies contribute a portion of intern stipends, risks significantly diminishing corporate engagement in Indonesia’s crucial National Internship Program. This assessment comes…

Indonesia Property Watch Criticizes New Super-Luxury Property Tax, Citing Market Burden

The Indonesian government’s new policy, effective June 1, 2015, imposing a 5 percent Income Tax (PPh) on "super-luxury" properties with a revised threshold of Rp 5 billion, has drawn sharp…