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Grab technology contributes Rp 46.14 trillion in consumer surplus

A study by Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Tenggara Strategics finds that the Grab technology contributes Rp 46.14 trillion in consumer surplus

Tjahjo signs circular on bureaucratic reform

Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Minister Tjahjo Kumolo has signed a circular on strategic and concrete steps to simplify the bureaucratic process. The circular stipulates nine strategic steps that are designed to accelerate President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s bureaucratic reform agenda, including the President’s plan to reduce civil service echelons to only two levels from the current four.

Jiwasraya pleas for bailout from taxpayer money

Desperate for help, state insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwasraya asked the government for a bailout of Rp 32.89 trillion (US$2.35 billion) from taxpayer money to solve its financial crisis. Since the...

Desperate for help, state insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwasraya asked the government for a bailout...

No honeymoon for Jokowi and Ma'ruf after inauguration

The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is currently organizing the inauguration ceremony for Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Ma’ruf Amin. The pair won the presidential election in April 2...

The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is currently organizing the inauguration ceremony for Joko ...

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Debate behind repatriating IS sympathizers emerges

With the fall of the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, countries around the world are sharing a dilemma: Should they repatriate their citizens who joined the terrorist group and thus ensuring their rights of protection while risking the spread of radicalism at home?

A tailored approach for defense budget needed

One of the interesting issues highlighted during the fourth presidential debate was Indonesia’s defense budget, or lack thereof. The two presidential candidates presented contrasting ideas: One argued that it should be increased, while the other argued that the current budget was sufficient. Defense, however, is a peculiar matter and each country must tailor its respective defense measures according to its own security needs.

Preemployment card has potential, yet controversial

Two months prior the general election, incumbent presidential candidate President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and his running mate Ma’ruf Amin introduced three new social program cards, namely Kartu Indonesia Pintar untuk Perguruan Tinggi, Kartu Sembako Murah and Kartu Pra-Kerja to be implemented if they win the presidential election.

NU takes stand for tolerance

During its national consultation meeting and grand conference last week, Indonesia’s largest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), displayed a strong stance for national unity. The group issued several recommendations, including a ban on the use of the word kafir (infidel), a limitation of fatwas (Islamic edicts), the adoption of Islam Nusantara (Islam of the archipelago), caution over the spread of hoaxes and encouragement of active public participation in the upcoming general elections.

Highlights

Grab technology contributes Rp 46.14 trillion in consumer surplus

Highlights

Tjahjo signs circular on bureaucratic reform

Highlights

Jiwasraya pleas for bailout from taxpayer money

Highlights

No honeymoon for Jokowi and Ma'ruf after inauguration

Debate behind repatriating IS sympathizers emerges

A tailored approach for defense budget needed

Post survey, how far can candidates go?

Preemployment card has potential, yet controversial

How Indonesia pulls off the largest one-day election

NU takes stand for tolerance

Tjahjo signs circular on bureaucratic reform

PKS moves closer to Tommy Soeharto, Anies Baswedan

No need to reconcile with Rizieq: Moeldoko

Ahok asked to focus on oil and gas ‘mafia’

Jokowi gathers military commanders at Palace