Indonesia’s Finance Ministry Proposes New Tobacco Excise Layer to Legalize Illicit Producers Amidst Parliamentary Scrutiny Over Moral Hazard Risks

Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance, through its Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has announced a significant policy initiative: the introduction of a new layer within the tobacco excise (Cukai Hasil Tembakau/CHT) system.…

Bintan Regency Proposes 12 Merah Putih Fishermen Villages for 2026 Development to Enhance Coastal Livelihoods

The Bintan Regency Government (Pemkab Bintan) in Riau Islands has formally submitted a proposal to the central government, specifically through the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), for the…

Bogor Mayor Proposes New Transjabodetabek Route to Bubulak Terminal, Citing Success of Existing Services and Growing Commuter Demand

Bogor Mayor Dedie Abdu Rachim has put forth a significant proposal for enhancing inter-city public transportation, advocating for the establishment of a new Transjabodetabek bus route that would connect Jakarta…