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Fuel Subsidies Largely Benefit Private Vehicles, Not Public Transport
... by Djoko showed fuel subsidy spending reached Rp 551.2 trillion ($31 ... . While supporting a shift in subsidy spending, Djoko said incentives for electric ... public transport system can reduce social risks, improve safety, promote more ...Business Jun 15, 2026 | 12:49 pm
Thousands of Indonesian Students Rally Against Govt Policies
... rising living costs, public spending, and controversial state programs. ... revived public discussion on social media about the possibility ... of failing to deliver social justice and public welfare. ... described as wasteful state spending, lowering food and fuel ...News Jun 12, 2026 | 5:04 pm
Indonesia Tightens Oversight of MBG Program
... stabilize one of President ’s signature social programs, which aims to combat ... relying on outside distributors. MBG spending reached Rp 88.15 trillion ... increase has created excess monthly spending of around Rp 1 trillion ($55 ...News Jun 12, 2026 | 10:07 am
JCI Jumps 1.2% as Global Rally Eases Pressure from Rupiah Weakness
... . As of May 2026, MBG spending had reached Rp 88.15 ... weigh on sentiment regarding Indonesia’s social and political stability. “As long ...Business Jun 12, 2026 | 9:00 am
Economic Buffer Under Pressure as Middle Class Continues to Shrink
... than 81% of total household spending. Household consumption itself contributed 53 ... at lower-income households, including social assistance, the free nutritious meals ... Indonesia’s Institute for Economic and Social Research, said middle-income households ...Business Jun 12, 2026 | 7:54 am
Hundreds of Indonesia’s Free Meal Kitchens Suspend Operations Amid Budget Delays
... to improve fiscal efficiency and spending management Dudung acknowledged that some ... the start.” He argued that spending allocations appeared imbalanced, with procurement ... with private companies using corporate social responsibility funding to reduce pressure ...News Jun 11, 2026 | 11:45 am
Rate Hike, Fuel Price Surge Put Indonesia’s Middle Class Under Pressure
... , raising concerns over household spending and consumption growth. Bank ... he said. "Yet when social assistance is distributed, they are ... primary driver of household spending. Read More: Higher ... the government to expand social protection programs for vulnerable ...Business Jun 10, 2026 | 3:34 pm
Higher Pertamax Prices Risk Swelling Demand for Subsidized Gasoline
... . Such shortages could create broader social tensions and disrupt economic activity ... 43 million. As a result, government spending on energy subsidies and compensation ...Business Jun 10, 2026 | 12:30 pm
Finance Minister Expects Rupiah to Recover to Rp 16,800–17,500 Range in 2027
... , subsidy requirements, and overall state spending, he said. “In line with ... . Critics contend that rising government spending on flagship programs -- including free ... of rural cooperatives, and expanded social assistance programs -- has raised questions ...Business Jun 9, 2026 | 3:55 pm
Purbaya Signals Further Budget Tightening in 2027 Amid Rising Spending Commitments
... its budget efficiency and spending refocusing measures in ... effectiveness of subsidies and social assistance programs to protect ... the quality of state spending through efficiency and refocusing ... more targeted and equitable social assistance and subsidy programs ...Business Jun 9, 2026 | 3:03 pm
Bali to Host Asia’s Top Open-Water Swimmers as Indonesia Boosts Sports Tourism
... Illegal Villa Rentals Sold on Social Media According to Widiyanti, sports ... encourages longer stays and higher spending on accommodation, transportation, food services ... approximately 10% of global tourism spending in 2023 and is projected ...Lifestyle Jun 4, 2026 | 7:25 pm
AMRO Says Indonesia Needs More Targeted Subsidies
... government’s fiscal flexibility even as spending needs continue increasing. “Indonesia’s ... governments continue increasing spending to support growth, maintain social protection, and ... encouraged Indonesia to improve spending efficiency and strengthen tax ...Business May 28, 2026 | 10:33 am
Indonesia’s Growth Paradox: Higher Growth, Poorer People
... shift. Indonesia must redirect public spending away from ultra-populist programs ... contestable. At the same time, social protection systems must evolve to ...Opinion May 23, 2026 | 11:57 am
Rupiah Slide Past 17,600 Reflects Fiscal Risks, Not Monetary Pressure: Economist
... Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM FEB UI ... the government ramps up spending for flagship programs ... the fiscal posture through spending refocusing and budget reallocation ... reallocating spending from less productive budget items toward social ...Business May 18, 2026 | 4:53 pm
Indonesia’s External Debt Climbs to $434 Billion in Q1 2026
... , with borrowing directed toward priority spending and efforts to capitalize on ... mainly allocated to health and social services, which accounted for 22 ... public administration, defense, and compulsory social security at 20.2%; education services ...Business May 18, 2026 | 3:19 pm
LPEM FEB UI Questions Indonesia’s Reported 5.61% Economic Growth
... at Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics and ... may simply reflect a shift in spending from future quarters, given that ...Business May 13, 2026 | 5:51 pm
Rupiah Hit by Global “Perfect Storm,” Weakens to Rp 17,414
... as education, healthcare, and social protection becomes more limited,” he ... fiscal credibility through disciplined government spending while strengthening domestic industries ... is protecting vulnerable communities. Social protection programs must remain strong ...Business May 11, 2026 | 6:33 pm
Indonesia’s 5.61% Growth Not Fully Felt by Businesses, Apindo Says
... warehousing at 8.04%, healthcare and social services at 7.62%, and wholesale ... to increased mobility and consumer spending during the holiday period,” she ...Business May 6, 2026 | 7:46 pm
Indonesia’s Growth Has ‘Plateaued’ at 5%, Economist Says
... by the University of Indonesia’s Social Economic Research Institute (LPEM FEB ... , emphasizing better targeting over higher spending. Indonesia’s debt remains manageable at ... is wise spending,” she said, suggesting tighter targeting for social programs. “From ...Business May 6, 2026 | 11:37 am
BCA Posts $849.8 M Q1 Profit as CASA Surge Powers Lending Growth
... Director Hendra Lembong said seasonal spending during Ramadan and Eid-Al ... , in line with its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. Micro ...Business Apr 24, 2026 | 12:55 pm
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