Controversial Super-Luxury Property Tax Sparks Concerns from Indonesia Property Watch

A new policy imposing a five percent Income Tax (PPh) on "super-luxury" properties, set to take effect on June 1, 2015, has ignited significant debate within Indonesia’s housing sector. Industry…

President Donald Trump’s Administration Establishes Controversial $1.8 Billion “Lawfare” Compensation Fund Following Withdrawn Lawsuit

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – In a move that has ignited intense debate and raised significant constitutional questions, President Donald Trump’s administration has agreed to establish a $1.8 billion (approximately Rp31.78…

Na Daehoon Expresses Outrage Over Former Wife Julia Prastini and Partner Safrie Ramadhan Using Children for Controversial Social Media Content

The domestic conflict between South Korean influencer and chef Na Daehoon and his former wife, Julia Prastini, widely known as Jule, has reached a critical boiling point following a series…

Ubisoft Halifax Union Secures Compensation Deal After Controversial Studio Closure

Following the contentious closure of Ubisoft Halifax, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Canada has successfully negotiated a compensation package for the affected employees. The resolution marks a significant development…

Controversial Price Gap and Design Similarities Between EMMO JVX GT and Chinese Electric Motorcycle Spark Public Scrutiny

The emergence of the EMMO JVX GT electric motorcycle as a primary operational vehicle for Indonesia’s high-profile "Makan Bergizi Gratis" (MBG) or Free Nutritious Meal program has ignited a significant…

Civil Society Coalition Sues Indonesian Government Over Controversial Reciprocal Trade Agreement with United States

A broad coalition of Indonesian civil society organizations officially filed a lawsuit against the President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Jakarta State Administrative Court (PTUN) on March 11,…