# welfare
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Government Restores Free BPJS Coverage for 120,000 Critically Ill Patients
Indonesia restored free BPJS coverage for 120,000 critically ill patients after accounts were suspended under subsidy eligibility reviews.News Feb 11, 2026 | 3:49 pm
Indonesia Plans to Expand Free Meal Program to Elderly, Agency Says
Indonesia is preparing free nutritious meals for elderly and disabled people, with distribution and caregiving support under review.News Feb 5, 2026 | 12:52 pm
Prabowo Says Indonesia’s Free Meal Program to Exceed McDonald’s Global Output
The government aims to increase the program’s output to 82.9 million meals per day this year as part of its efforts to combat stunting.News Jan 22, 2026 | 11:10 pm
Rp 6.6 Trillion Disbursed for Sekolah Rakyat Program in 2025
Indonesia's spending on the Sekolah Rakyat program reached Rp 6.6 trillion in 2025, or 80.5% of its total allocation.Business Jan 19, 2026 | 11:06 am
Grab Allocates $5.9 Million for Driver Welfare, Insurance, and Holiday Pay
Grab Indonesia has allocated Rp100 billion for driver insurance, holiday bonuses, and skills training under a new welfare program.Business Jan 13, 2026 | 8:54 pm
Indonesia Opens 166 Free Boarding Schools for Underprivileged Children
Indonesia has launched 166 People’s Schools nationwide to provide free education and boarding for children from low-income families.News Jan 12, 2026 | 2:28 pm
Free Meals Built Prabowo’s Brand, Now They Test His Leadership
A survey shows that the free meal program is nearly universally known, with 93.6% of Indonesians aware of the program.News Jan 9, 2026 | 8:17 am
Temporary Income Tax Incentives Risk Future Shock for Workers, Economists Warn
Economists warn that temporary income tax exemptions for workers could hurt consumption and widen inequality once incentives end.Business Jan 5, 2026 | 4:30 pm
Pope Leo XIV Urges the Faithful on Christmas to Shed Indifference in the Face of Suffering
Leo revived the tradition of offering Christmas greetings in multiple languages abandoned by his predecessor, Pope Francis.News Dec 26, 2025 | 2:53 am
Bekasi Sets Indonesia’s Highest Minimum Wage at Nearly Rp 6 Million for 2026
Bekasi has again set Indonesia’s highest minimum wage for 2026 at Rp 5.99 million, surpassing Jakarta and other major industrial regions.Business Dec 24, 2025 | 11:31 pm
Migrant Workers Send Home $12.7 Billion as Indonesia Steps Up Protection
Remittances from Indonesian migrant workers reached $12.7 billion by Q3 2025, underscoring their growing role in the national economy.Business Dec 18, 2025 | 10:48 pm
Indonesia Prepares 500,000 Skilled Migrant Workers, Moves Away From Domestic Sector
Indonesia plans to deploy 500,000 skilled migrant workers globally while reducing reliance on domestic-sector placements.News Dec 18, 2025 | 8:33 pm
Jakarta to Decide Minimum Wage Ahead of December 24 Deadline
Jakarta will set its minimum wage ahead of the Dec. 24 deadline, with Governor Pramono Anung confirming an increase next year.Business Dec 18, 2025 | 2:06 am
Indonesia Orders Governors to Set Minimum Wages by December 24
The home affairs minister says minimum wage decisions must safeguard workers’ welfare without placing excessive burdens on employers.Business Dec 17, 2025 | 9:49 pm
Prabowo to Inaugurate Rp 1 Trillion Hospital During Papua Visit
Prabowo also announced the formation of an Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua’s Special Autonomy Development.News Dec 16, 2025 | 11:56 pm
As Capital Floods Into Banten, Governor Warns of Uneven Regional Growth
Banten is drawing major domestic and foreign investment, but uneven infrastructure keeps districts like Lebak and Pandeglang lagging behind.Business Dec 10, 2025 | 6:07 pm
Prabowo: Rebuild Roads and Bridges First to Deliver Relief
Prabowo orders urgent restoration of road access in Sumatra to speed aid distribution as floods and landslides isolate key regions.News Dec 7, 2025 | 8:38 pm
Khofifah: East Java Now a National Food Powerhouse With Surplus Supplies
East Java has achieved food self-sufficiency and holds national-leading food stocks, Governor Khofifah says during a visit to B-Universe.Business Nov 28, 2025 | 3:54 pm
Indonesia Finalizes Formula for 2026 Minimum Wage Calculation
Indonesia has finalized its 2026 minimum wage formula and will announce it soon after coordinating with labor, business and stakeholders.Business Nov 28, 2025 | 2:24 pm
Jakarta Chamber Says Minimum Wage Policy Lacks Clear Standard
Kadin Jakarta says the absence of a clear national wage formula has stalled 2026 minimum wage decisions and urges a bipartite system.News Nov 25, 2025 | 8:20 pm
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