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House Speaker Puan Maharani Defends TNI Law Revision Despite Public Outcry

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Jakarta. House Speaker Puan Maharani defended the revision of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, asserting that the amendments have followed proper legislative mechanisms and do not reintroduce the controversial dual-function role of the military. Speaking at the parliamentary complex in Senayan on Monday, Puan said the revision of Law No. 34/2004 on the TNI had undergone … Read more

Jokowi Backs VAT Hike to 12 Percent Despite Public Outcry

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Solo. Former President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has voiced support for the government’s decision to raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 11 percent to 12 percent, despite public opposition. “The government must have already conducted calculations and considerations regarding the concerns raised by the public,” Jokowi said on Friday in Solo, Central Java. The VAT hike, … Read more