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Tenggara Backgrounder February 19, 2021
POLITICS
Sanctions, private scheme may impede mass vaccination target
To ensure the mass inoculation against COVID-19 will meet the target, the government has authorized the use of punishment against whoever rejects vaccination. The stick mechanism is stipulated in the recently signed Presidential Regulation (Perpres)...
Jokowi too powerful, almost beyond criticism
A new survey has confirmed that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo continues to enjoy a high approval rating. Leading a large coalition government that includes the majority of political parties and most powerful interest groups in the country, he remain...
Intan Jaya armed conflicts prevail, underlying motives questioned
Recurring shooting incidents in Intan Jaya regency, Papua, between members of armed separatist groups and security personnel have led to the deaths of not only the belligerents but also civilians, while hundreds of locals have fled their homes and ta...
Skepticism, concern loom over food estate project
President Jokowi’s signature food estate project has started to yield results. As farmers in Central Kalimantan and North Sumatra harvested their crops for the first time since the project kickstarted last year, some problems linger, adding fuel to s...
BUSSINES & ECONOMICS
Ready to launch: RI appoints Ridha to spearhead sovereign wealth fund
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund is now ready to launch after the board of directors was finalized on Tuesday with Ridha Wirakusumah leading as chief executive officer (CEO). The government has been on a fast track to launch the fund, dubbed the Ind...
Will tax break salvage the auto industry and the economy?
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita scored a policy win against Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati over his ministry’s proposal to temporarily exempt new cars from the luxury good sales tax (PPnBM). The proposal received support from Coo...
Pertamina to halt LNG purchase contracts, braces for lawsuits
Pertamina is set to review its liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchase contracts, including a questionable contract with Mozambique LNG1 Company Pte Ltd. It was in response to shrinking domestic LNG demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic and alleged suspicio...
Garuda uses bribery case to terminate Bombardier planes lease
National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia unilaterally ended a Bombardier aircraft leasing contract with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) and will return a dozen CRJ-1000 jets, citing efficiency measures and a bribery probe against Bombardier regarding the...
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