Jakarta, Indonesia – A significant policy debate has emerged within the Indonesian cabinet regarding the distribution mechanism of Minyakita, the government-subsidized bulk cooking oil. Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, has put forth a proposal to channel a larger, potentially exclusive, portion of Minyakita’s distribution through State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) to curb recurrent price hikes and stock shortages. His proposition calls …
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Indonesia’s Proposed State-Owned Enterprise Takeover of Refined Sugar Raw Material Imports Sparks Economic Concerns Amidst Self-Sufficiency Push
Jakarta, VIVA – The Indonesian government is moving forward with a controversial plan to transfer the import of raw materials for refined sugar from private companies to State-Owned Enterprises (BUMNs). This significant policy shift, announced during a Hearing Meeting (RDP) with Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, aims to address long-standing issues within …
Read More »The Rise of the Savvy Used Car Buyer: How Transparency and Guarantees are Reshaping the Pre-Owned Automotive Market
The landscape of purchasing pre-owned automobiles is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a new generation of discerning buyers who are armed with information and demanding greater assurance. Gone are the days when the phrase "buying a cat in a bag" accurately depicted the used car market. Today, particularly among millennials and Generation Z, a more critical and informed approach …
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