Indonesia morning news for August 8
Indonesian man claims he received a $3.3m tax bill for six companies he doesn’t own An Indonesian man says he recently received the shock of his life when a tax officer knocked on his door […]
Indonesia morning news for August 7
PLN to cut employee salaries for blackout compensation State-owned electricity firm PLN plans to cut salaries of its employees to pay out Rp 839 billion (US$58.7 million) in compensation for Sunday’s blackout that impacted at […]
Indonesia morning news for August 6
Lights on? Prepare for more blackouts, says PLN Following the blackout that disrupted activities across West Java and Greater Jakarta on Sunday, state electricity firm PLN has warned there will be further, planned, power outages […]
Indonesia morning news for August 5
Power restored to most of Indonesia capital after 9-hour blackout Power has been restored in most parts of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, after the city of 10 million people went without electricity for more than nine […]
Indonesia morning news for August 2
Government injects funds worth Rp6.5 trillion into electricity firm The Indonesian government has decided to inject Rp6.5 trillion in funds into state electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) to strengthen its capital structure and […]
Indonesia morning news for August 1
‘Indonesia is not ready’: Millions of domestic workers have no protection Every day, working mother Loecia Nhadilah and her husband get help from two domestic workers who live with them in East Jakarta. — The […]
Indonesia morning news for July 31
Indonesia sends 7 containers of plastic waste back to France, Hong Kong The Batam Customs Office in Riau Islands has sent seven containers containing hazardous and toxic waste owned by importing company PT Arya Wiraraja […]
Indonesia morning news for July 30
Softbank invests another $2 billion in Grab, pledges more for EV projects Japan-based Softbank Group has pledged to invest in renewable energy and the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia as well as announcing another round […]
Indonesia morning news for July 29
North Sumatra Prosecutor’s Office investigates misuse of JKN funds by 40 hospitals The North Sumatra Prosecutor’s Office is investigating 40 hospitals and clinics in North Sumatra suspected of misappropriating national health insurance (JKN) funds since […]
Indonesia morning news for July 26
Jokowi revives special military force to help police combat terrorism President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has revived a special military force to strengthen Indonesia’s fight against terrorism. — The Jakarta Post Govt to prevent human trafficking […]
Indonesia morning news for July 25
Indonesia, UAE firms sign agreements worth $9.7 billion: Indonesian government Companies in Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates have signed agreements worth a total of $9.7 billion during an official visit of Abu Dhabi crown […]
Indonesia morning news for July 24
Govt to reduce spending after revenue growth slows in first half Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said the government will reduce spending in the coming months as revenue growth was slow in the first […]