Jakarta, October 22, 2025 – In a fervent display of indignation that quickly garnered public attention, Rieke Diah Pitaloka, a Member of Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the PDI Perjuangan faction, publicly voiced her strong disapproval regarding a Property Tax and Land (PBB) bill issued to Pesantren Al-Fath Jalen, an Islamic boarding school in Tambun …
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Outcry Erupts as Prominent MP Challenges Pesantren Tax Bill, Demanding Clarity on Exemptions for Religious Institutions
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 — The serene educational environment of Pesantren Al-Fath Jalen in Tambun Utara, Bekasi Regency, was abruptly disrupted by a contentious Land and Building Tax (PBB) bill, sparking a vocal protest from Rieke Diah Pitaloka, a prominent member of Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) from the PDI-P faction. Pitaloka’s impassioned response, captured in …
Read More »Indonesian Customs Clarifies Import Duty and Tax Exemptions for Hajj Pilgrims: Navigating Allowances and Restrictions
The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) of the Ministry of Finance has recently issued comprehensive clarifications regarding the import duty and tax exemptions applicable to goods brought in or shipped by Indonesian Hajj pilgrims. These regulations are designed to facilitate the return of pilgrims with their personal effects and souvenirs while also establishing clear boundaries to prevent commercial …
Read More »Indonesia’s Directorate General of Customs and Excise Unveils Comprehensive Duty and Tax Exemptions for Hajj Pilgrim Shipments and Personal Baggage
The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) under the Ministry of Finance has announced significant facilitations for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims, granting exemptions from import duties and taxes on both personal shipments and accompanying baggage. This move aims to alleviate the financial burden on pilgrims and streamline the process of bringing home souvenirs and personal effects from the holy land. …
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