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Tenggara Backgrounder September 18, 2020
POLITICS
Pandemic turning into boxing ring for political fights
Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan created a huge commotion when he announced on Sept. 9 that he was going to “pull the emergency brakes” by reimposing a lockdown on the capital beginning on Monday to bring the COVID-19 infection rate under control.
Jakarta’s PSBB prioritizes stricter protocol enforcement
The reinstatement of PSBB in Jakarta starting Sept. 14 has led many to believe that the authorities are finally getting a grip on the pandemic by prioritizing public health ahead of economic recovery. But a closer look at what this PSBB part two enta...
Travel ban mounts pressure for better COVID-19 handling
As the country continues to grapple with ever-rising COVID-19 cases, it also has to deal with another impact of the pandemic: Indonesian nationals have been denied entry to 59 countries over virus concerns. Many believe the travel ban is a direct res...
Mapping ‘red zone’ areas: Entrenched dynasties in regional power shift
Political parties and coalitions of parties have named their candidates, both new and old, for the simultaneous elections in 270 regions to be held in less than three months. Political dynasties, however, have left certain regions vulnerable to power...
BUSSINES & ECONOMICS
Telkom eyes Gojek as Grab-Gojek possible merger in the horizon
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia will reportedly invest in local super-app Gojek as the ride-hailing company is said to be reviving talks with arch-rival Grab for a possible merger under the order of their shareholders. Our sources, however, said Telkom’s...
Racing to secure coal baron-supporting Mineral Law regulations
The government is currently drafting three government regulations (PP) of the recently passed Minerba Law No. 3/2020. Out of the three, one draft is planned to be finalized by November. Among the key highlights of this draft is a rule on issuing spec...
Global marketplaces Shopee, JD.id to start paying digital tax on Oct. 1
Global marketplaces Shopee and JD.id are now among the 28 technology companies liable for digital tax in Indonesia. The enrollment of the companies has sparked concern about unfair competition against homegrown marketplaces such as Tokopedia and Buka...
BI maintains policy rate, as capital outflow intensifies
Bank Indonesia (BI) has maintained its monetary policy direction toward exchange rate stabilization due to growing depreciation pressure on the Rupiah in the past two weeks. Although Indonesia’s external balance position has improved, the government’...
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