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Indonesia Proposes $46b Education Budget, Including Free Meals Program
... trillion in total government spending for 2027 under its ... not constitute core education spending. The ruling requires the ... of the largest new spending programs under Prabowo, who ... centerpiece of his administration’s social policy. The program was originally ...News Aug 14, 2026 | 6:26 pm
Economists Urge Prabowo to Set Realistic Targets in 2027 Budget Address
... seigniorage to finance government spending. “People want to ... zero access to subsidies and social aid. On populist programs ... the free meal. Such spending cannot drive sustainable economic ... needs to rationalize ‘other spending’, cut overlapping bureaucracy and ...Business Aug 14, 2026 | 8:00 am
Prabowo's Flagship Free Meals Program Faces New Financial Reality
... private-sector participation through corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, grants, and ... and a reallocation of existing government spending. However, he cautioned against relying ...News Aug 7, 2026 | 8:15 am
Indonesia's Free Meals Program Cost $5.6 Billion in H1
... accounted for 6.1% of central government spending during the period and provided ... conference in Jakarta. Total state spending reached Rp 1,656 trillion ($92 ... spending on priority government programs, including the nationwide free meals initiative, social ...Business Aug 3, 2026 | 6:56 pm
Court Forces Indonesia to Rework Free Meals Funding by 2028
... through sustainable government revenue, clear spending priorities, a credible fiscal deficit, ... , while spending cuts risk reducing funding for healthcare, social protection, ... as the government ramps up social spending alongside affordable housing initiatives. ...Business Jul 31, 2026 | 1:29 pm
Indonesian Elementary Student Earns NASA Recognition for Cybersecurity Discovery
... hijacking issue, in which inactive social media links could potentially be ... days to validate the vulnerability, spending three to four hours each ...Tech Jul 29, 2026 | 3:27 pm
The Real Lesson from Dubai Isn't Tax Breaks -- It's Trust
... -thin margins. A decline in tourism spending can quickly hurt businesses in ... Science at the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore ...Opinion Jul 27, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Wells Dry Up, Crops Fail as Drought Expands Across Indonesia
... clean water while farmers are spending more to keep rice fields ... services and are seeking corporate social responsibility (CSR) support to improve ...News Jul 20, 2026 | 11:00 am
Indonesia Spends $91.7 B in H1, Budget Absorption Hits 43.1%
... support economic growth and ensure spending was distributed more evenly throughout ... Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, social assistance, including health insurance premium ... Purbaya said. Meanwhile, non-ministry spending reached Rp 639.7 trillion, primarily ...Business Jul 8, 2026 | 3:38 pm
Indonesia Layoffs Top 23,000 in 2026 as Economists Warn of Economic Slowdown
... Gadjah Mada University's Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, warned that ... have far-reaching economic and social consequences. "Layoffs will increase open ...Business Jul 6, 2026 | 10:58 am
JKN Strengthens Indonesia's Human Capital as BPJS Kesehatan Expands Healthcare Access and Sustainability
... of 2025, the Health Social Security Fund (DJS Kesehatan) ... the Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM FEB UI ... food and beverage industries and social services. The study also ... participation raises household per capita spending by 2.71% while ...Special Updates Jul 3, 2026 | 3:42 pm
BPJS Kesehatan Says JKN Powers Health, Productivity and Economic Growth
... reported that the Health Social Security Fund (DJS Kesehatan ... Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics ... and beverage industries, and social services. The study also ... participation raises per capita household spending by 2.71% while ...Special Updates Jul 3, 2026 | 3:30 pm
Finance Minister Says Prabowo’s Free Meals Program Can Be Cut Even More
... one of the country’s largest social spending initiatives. Purbaya said the proposal ... the increase generated excess monthly spending of around Rp 1 trillion. ... Indonesia’s largest social welfare initiatives. Government data show MBG spending reached Rp ...News Jun 26, 2026 | 11:06 pm
JCI Slides as MSCI Verdict Nears, BI Independence Fears Resurface
... its annual budget, covering operational spending as well as funds allocated ... : AI to Watch Over Indonesia’s Social Aid to Save $15 Billion ...Business Jun 23, 2026 | 9:03 am
Navigating ASEAN: The Art of Surviving and Winning in the World's Most Complex FMCG Market
... middle class and rising consumer spending. Yet treating ASEAN as ... Differences in culture, language, social values, and levels of ... consider values, identity, and social relevance when choosing brands. ... of the cultural and social factors that influence business ...Special Updates Jun 22, 2026 | 4:39 pm
Indonesia Allocates Rp 10.3 Trillion to Bring Electricity to Thousands of Villages
... carries personal significance. He recalled spending much of his childhood without ... of Indonesia's effort to promote social equity and create opportunities for ...News Jun 19, 2026 | 8:14 pm
BTS Concerts to Deliver Significant Boost to Jakarta Economy, Governor Says
... in ticket sales and tourism spending, making BTS concerts a major economic ... Indonesia announced through its official social media channels. Jakarta is one ... occupancy rates at hotels, increasing spending in restaurants and shopping centers ...Lifestyle Jun 19, 2026 | 8:08 pm
BGN Targets Rp 3.4 Trillion Savings With Temporary Suspension of Free Meals Program
... of President Prabowo Subianto's flagship social initiatives. BGN has removed 76 ... become one of the largest social spending initiatives under Prabowo's administration. Officials ...News Jun 18, 2026 | 10:34 pm
Indonesia Halts Expansion of Free Meal Kitchens Following Governance Concerns
... of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship social initiatives aimed at improving child ... has resulted in excess monthly spending of around Rp 1 trillion ($55 ...News Jun 16, 2026 | 6:58 pm
Indonesia Welcomes US-Iran Deal, Won’t Rush Energy Policy Changes
... ,” the ministry wrote on its social media account on Monday. Jakarta ... , including cutting non-essential state spending and mandating government staff to ...News Jun 15, 2026 | 9:16 pm
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