Bogor‘s Puncak to See New Bus Services by 2025 Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) is gearing up to launch public bus services on the Cibinong-Puncak route in Bogor Regency, West Java. These services are expected to commence operations by February 2025. According to Deputy Minister of Transportation Suntana, the new bus … Read more
Headline: Thousands of Poverty-Stricken Jakartans to Have Education Stipends Unfrozen; DPRD Vows Oversight Subhead: Disdukcapil Jakarta to reissue 105,960 KJP and KJMU cards frozen in phase II 2024; Komisi E DPRD set to monitor funds Article: The Jakarta Regional Education Board (Disdik) has announced plans to reinstate 105,960Keyboard Jobber (KJP, a cashless card for school … Read more
In a recent development, Jakarta is abuzz with discussions surrounding the future of the Jakarta-Surabaya High-Speed Rail (HSR) project, with the fresh leadership of the Ministry of Coordinating Affairs for Infrastructure and Regional Development. Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) shed some light on the project’s prospects under the new administration of President Prabowo Subianto. A … Read more
Understanding the 12% PPN on Rice: A Guideline for Consumers
Headline: Indonesia Spared From New PPN Rate; Rice Among Exempted Commodities Subheading: National Food Agency (NFA) assures consumers that staple food items, including locally produced rice, will not bear the increased 12% PPN rate. Article: In a recent announcement, the National Food Agency (NFA) has clarified that Indonesia’s staple food items, particularly locally produced rice, … Read more
"Bishop’s Christmas 2024 proceeds smoothly; Jakarta Cathedral appreciates TNI-Polri"
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Headline: Smooth Natal 2024 Mass at Jakarta Cathedral; Church Expresses Gratitude to TNI, Polri The implementation of Christmas Mass 2024 at the Jakarta Cathedral in Central Jakarta ran smoothly, a spokesperson for the Cathedral has confirmed. The Church extends its appreciation to the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) for … Read more
Title: Indonesia‘s PPN Hike to 12% in 2025: The Projected Positive Impacts Article: Assistant Editor – December 26, 2024 Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) has outlined a series of positive impacts expected from the increase of Value Added Tax (PPN) from 11% to 12%, set to take effect on January 1, … Read more
Headline: Indonesia‘s National Food Agency Clarifies Upcoming PPN Changes, Ensuring No Tax Hike on Key Domestic Rice Subheadline: Rice consumers can breathe easy as the government ensures no tax increase on locally produced staple, targeting only imported and premium varieties. Article: The Indonesian government has moved to reassure consumers that its plan to increase the … Read more
Uskup Agung Jakarta Weighs In on PPN Hike Proposal Jakarta – Ignatius Kardinal Suharyo, the Archbishop of Jakarta, has responded to the government’s plan to increase VALUE ADDED TAX (PPN) to 12 percent. In a press conference at the Cathedral Church of Jakarta, Cardinal Suharyo acknowledged that the decision has been made and the public … Read more
"Budget-friendly Meal Alternatives: Inexpensive Susu Tak, Eggs, and Moringa Leaves"
Title: Indonesia‘s Makan Bergizi Gratis Program: Discovering Alternatives to Milk with Daun Kelor and Eggs In a recent revelation, the Head of the National Nutrition Agency, Dadan Hindayana, has proposed daun kelor (Indian mulberry leaves) and eggs as potential substitutes for milk in Indonesia’s Makan Bergizi Gratis (Free Nutritious Meals) program. The program, initiated by … Read more
Jakarta – Puan Maharani, the Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, has extended her greetings for Christmas 2024, urging all Indonesians to strengthen interfaith tolerance during this festive season. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Puan Maharani expressed her hopes that Christmas would bring about unity and understanding among Indonesia‘s diverse … Read more