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Increase Love of Reading, Sukaluyu Literacy Village Inaugurated Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:34:00 -0700

As an effort to create an active reading area based on social inclusion,

the Directorate of Community Education and Special Education (PMPK) of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia appreciates the declaration of the "Sukaluyu Literacy Village" held by TBM Lentera Pustaka at the foot of Mount Salak, Bogor

In front of 250 participants, Dr. Cecep Suryana, Coordinator of the Literacy and Reading Culture Function of the Directorate. PMPK The Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia emphasizes the importance of increasing the love of regional-based reading, both village and village and sub-districts by involving all elements in the community. Take part in the Declaration Sukaluyu Literacy Village Nana Mulyana (Sekdis DAP Bogor Regency), Retno Tri Wulandari (Corporate Secretary Bank Sinarmas), Ummi (Chairman of the West Java TBM Forum), and Syarifudin Yunus (Head of the Lentera TBM Program Pustaka), Rosidin (To the village of Sukaluyu), and Sitta (Head of FBTM Bogor Regency). "I appreciate the Sukaluyu Literacy Village which is run by TBM Lentera Pustraka because it involves volunteers, residents, and a large number of school-age children. Hopefully this literacy village can become an incubator for the literacy movement, especially in Bogor. So that the tradition of reading among children and society still exists in the digital era. TBM has a big role to play in creating an Indonesian society that literacy” said Dr. Cecep Suryana.

Marked by the sounding of the angklung, the Sukaluyu Literacy Village inaugurated the use of "3 Reading Corners" TBM Lentera Pustaka located in Warung Loa, Jami, and Tamansari villages followed by a literacy dialogue with children, active readers as a motivation for the importance of reading books in the digital era. Besides efforts to promote the movement to eradicate illiteracy in the community.

BANK SINARMAS SYNERGY WITH SHOPEE MAKE GO ONLINE MSMEs

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:22:00 -0700

In order to support the activities of the financial inclusion month, Bank Sinarmas cooperates with E-Commerce Shopee again held Go Online MSME training via zoom webinar and live streaming on Bank Sinarmas' youtube channel.

The trainees consist of MSME actors, both customers and non-customers of Bank Sinarmas in the Greater Jakarta area, West Java, Java Central and East Java.

Muktiono Wibowo as Micro and Small Business Group Head of Bank Sinarmas explained the material regarding the condition of MSMEs in Indonesia and various financing products at Bank Sinarmas. From Shopee's E-Commerce team provides guidance in managing online business to MSME players.

"I appreciate this activity because it prioritizes MSME financing in clusters or partnerships. making it easier to get great potential and opportunities in one area and facilitate in terms of maintenance. Banking and business actors must go hand in hand and is currently needed our attitude in responding to the situation, namely going online, is not an option but a necessity," said H. Agus Santoso special staff of the Minister of Cooperatives & UMK in the field of law, supervision of cooperatives and financing.

"This Go Online MSME training aims to support increasing sales of MSME players in facing the current pandemic. In addition to holding training for education, Bank Sinarmas also provide convenience in safe and comfortable transactions for MSME actors by using the Bank Sinarmas SimobiPlus Mobile banking application," said the Bank's Retail Banking Director Sinarmas, Miko Andidjaja.

West Java Baznas Establish Cooperation in Collection of Zakat, Infaq and Alms with Bank Sinarmas Sharia Business Unit

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 21:06:00 -0700

West Java Baznas collaborates with the Bank to collect zakat, infaq and alms funds Sinarmas Sharia Business Unit. The signing of the cooperation agreement (PKS) was carried out at the Baznas.

office The PKS memorandum is intended to explore the potential for zakat, infaq and alms among customers Bank Sinarmas Syariah and Donors who have donated through Baznas West Java. The signing of the PKS was directly carried out by the Director of Bank Sinarmas Syariah Halim and the Chairperson of Bank Sinarmas Syariah Baznas West Java KH. Drs. Anang Jauharuddin, M.MPd. The signing of the PKS was witnessed by the Branch Manager of KCS Bandung Inneke, Sharia coordinator region 2 West Java Aldy Wicaksono, Sales Manager KCS Bandung Desiana Tresna and Head of Operation KCS Bandung Devi Rismayani. Meanwhile, the West Java Baznas were also present and witnessed the 1st Deputy Chair, Ir. Rahmat Ari Kusumanto, Deputy Chairman 3 H. Ahmad Ridwan., SE. MM and the ranks of the Division Heads in the field of collection. Several points of agreement raised in the memorandum of cooperation between the West Java Baznas with Bank Sinarmas, the Sharia Business Unit, among others, the existence of the "Jabar Bageur". This card serves to make it easier for customers/donors to channel their donations through: The donation channel that is starting to be used today is by scanning via QR Code.

Later donations that enter via the QR Code will be automatically entered into the donation account Baznas West Java. In addition, there is also a "Blessing Savings" program where this savings is valid for 2 years the profit sharing will be donated to the Inggit Ganarsih Clinic program (Clinic for the community old). Meanwhile, customers will get quota for Hajj seats that have been prepared by Bank Sinarmas Business Unit Sharia, then after 2 years the savings will be returned to the customer for 1 million rupiah. On this occasion, there was also a symbolic handover of the aid of the Koran and Packages Ramadan from Bank Sinarmas Syariah to West Java Baznas and submission of digital donations via Bank Sinarmas Syariah QRIS application.

Minimum Salary Predicted to Rise Slightly

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 21:58:00 -0700

Director of Labor Relations and Wages at the Ministry of Manpower, Dinar Titus Jogaswitani,

said his ministry was still waiting for the latest data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) regarding the variables needed to determine the provincial minimum wage (UMP). "If we look at the current conditions, especially due to the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, it can be seen that there is a significant impact on the economy in Indonesia," he said in a written message. . He ensured that the data presented by the statistical authority would describe the current real situation of economic growth and inflation. "The determination of the minimum wage in 2022 is predicted to increase in the majority, although it has not been able to meet the expectations of the parties. This must be appreciated as a step forward considering that we are still recovering from the effects of Covid-19," he said. The National Wage Council (Depenas) and the National Tripartite Cooperation Institute (LKS Tripnas) have held a meeting on 21-22 October 2021 in Jakarta. The meeting agreed to encourage the determination of the UMP in accordance with the provisions of Government Regulation no. 36/2021 on Wages. "For parties who are not satisfied, they can use a lawsuit mechanism in accordance with the provisions of the legislation," he said. On the other hand, the percentage increase in the minimum wage is potentially lower than the previous year, in line with the implementation of a new calculation method for calculating the minimum wage. Secretary General of the All-Indonesian Workers Organization (OPSI) Timboel Siregar explained that the determination of the 2022 minimum wage will refer to PP. 36/2021 in lieu of PP No. 78/2015. According to him, the calculation of the minimum wage will use a number of new variables. In the old regulation, the increase in the minimum wage refers to the rate of inflation and economic growth for the current year.

Eka Hospital, Leading in Service Innovation

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:55:00 -0700

Human negligence is a major contributor to work accidents, including in health services.

Ensuring that the chance of negligence is maintained at zero percent, Eka Hospital has implemented the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for more than a decade. A study released by Health Affairs magazine in 2008 showed that the value of losses arising from medical errors in the United States (US) was valued at US $ 17.1 billion (Rp 242.7 trillion) per year. Other estimates have even led to a projection of US$ 29 billion. Two years later, a US Department of Health survey showed that at least one in seven patients in the US had experienced a medical error. The main trigger? Human error factors such as doctors' fatigue in carrying out their duties, as seen from the results of the Mayo Clinics Proceedings survey. This encourages the importance of using technology to help overcome efficient workloads related to customer service, such as reading medical records, diagnosis, administering medication, to avoidable allergies. One of the hospitals in Indonesia that encourages the use of technology in treating patients is Eka Hospital. The hospital, which was established in 2008 since its first year of existence, has implemented a comprehensive and integrated Electronic Medical Record (EMR) with all medical and non-medical departments.

Sinar Mas Land Muslim Foundation Helps Renovate Mosques in the BSD City Area

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:48:00 -0700

Sinar Mas Land, which oversees PT Bumi Serpong Damai Tbk through the Sinar Mas Land Muslim Foundation (YMSML)

continues to contribute to the community around the company's work locations. This time, the effort was realized through a mosque/musala renovation program in the Pagedangan District, Tangerang Regency, Banten, namely the Al-Ghofur Mosque, Al-Hikmah Musala, and Al-Ikhlas Musala. The renovation process for the three places of worship will take place from mid-September 2021 until the end of November 2021. The renovation assistance is a form of concern for the fulfillment of good worship facilities for residents around the company's construction environment. This activity is one of PT BSD Tbk's Community Resident Support Department programs in the field of religion in collaboration with YMSML. “It is hoped that the renovation of religious facilities can provide more benefits for the community and strengthen the company's relationship with local residents. We hope that this renovation can increase the comfort of worship and increase residents' activities in carrying out worship, including educational activities for children around the mosque through the Al-Qur'an Education Park (TPQ)," said the Board of Trustees of the Sinar Mas Land Muslim Foundation and Managing Director of the President Office. Sinar Mas Land, Dhony Rahajoe.

Choose WFH and WFO?

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 21:38:00 -0700

Many young people who started work in the last 18 months have never spent their time working in an office.

Working remotely or from home, work from home (WFH), is indeed much more informal. Also more casual. Many job seekers, especially 2020 graduates, are leaving school and entering a chaotic world, mainly because job opportunities are limited. Indeed, with the easing of activity restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic in many places, finding work has become a little easier. However, the working situation is still far from normal. Many young workers say that one of the most important aspects of working patterns during the pandemic is that they lose the office atmosphere. Moreover, when they realize that their "office space" is a bedroom wall, which may be box-shaped, and has been their office for almost the last two years. They wish to have more opportunities in daily social interactions with their peers, both to build friendships and to get input from mentors or seniors. Some company management is aware that there is a need to help their employees, especially new employees, adapt to work in abnormal situations in order to feel accepted. The management of Trevelino/Keller, a marketing company in Atlanta, for example, have a ritual they call “Spotify at 9”—because it's at 9 a.m. On that occasion, they all played the same song, then discussed it on Slack, a special chat platform. They also run book clubs and watch TED Talks virtually. However, Suneet Dua, Chief Product Officer at accounting giant PwC U.S., expects the impact of the current situation to be positive. Positive in the sense that this pandemic situation builds resilience and adaptability in young workers.

Celebrate Every Little Achievement

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:39:00 -0700

We need to stop underestimating and blaming ourselves for every failure that occurs.

It won't help anything or turn a failed thing into a success. No! at all no. So, what we need to do is celebrate every achievement that we achieve, no matter no matter how small the achievement. Celebrating achievements doesn't have to be expensive how come. For example, looking in the mirror and praising ourselves, buying ice cream that we like, watching dramas favorite things we like for 3 hours, or other things that make us happier and motivated.

Looking for happiness from simple things

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:36:00 -0700

At the beginning of the article, we said that if the reality of life that we have is not suitable with our purpose in life, does not mean our world is over.

There are many things we can still do do to pursue existing life goals, or at least to stay motivated in pursue other life goals. There is one commendable action that we can do when we have not been able to reach our life goals. What's that? Helping others to achieve their life goals. Don't have to help them in a way luxurious and expensive, just in a simple way. For example, providing used books that are still feasible and useful for street children and build a reading garden for them. In this simple way, we can help our brothers and sisters the less fortunate to increase their knowledge and entertain them. With this way, we will find happiness in ways that may seem simple, but are actually have great meaning to other people. Noble actions like these will make us feel fulfilled and excited again to pursue other life goals that have not been achieved.

Realize that in life, there are dimensions of failure and dimensions of success

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:32:00 -0700

Failure is often defined as a life goal that cannot be fully achieved. When what we want is a "motorcycle" but what we get is a "bike", so we often call it a failure.

But hey! Aren't bicycles useful for us too? Again Also, our life does have dimensions of failure and dimensions of success. That is, there are times when our hard work has not yielded anything, and there are times when we work hard we have finally brought us to a very satisfactory result, which we can call a success and in harmony with our life goals. Calm down, be patient and keep moving forward back to reach our life goals. And, surrender and leave everything to fate. Because Life consists of dimensions of failure and success.

Complete Micro PPKM Rules: 75 Percent WFH, Worship at Home

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Sat, 9 Apr 2022 21:49:00 -0700

The government again applies the Imposition of Restrictions on Micro-scale Community Activities (PPKM Mikro).

The policy is contained in the Minister of Home Affairs Instruction Number 13 of 2021. In this regulation, the government tightens a number of restrictions on activities within the district/city. Some of the new rules include working from home (WFH) 75 percent, studying from home, and an appeal not to worship in public places. Restrictions are distinguished based on the zoning of each area, namely red, orange, yellow, and green. The government has tightened activities in offices by requiring 75 percent WFH. Previously, companies were only required to apply 50 percent WFH. The 75 percent WFH rule applies in red zone areas. Meanwhile, offices in the yellow and orange zones can hold 50 percent WFH. "For regencies/cities that are in the Red Zone, restrictions are carried out by applying WFH of 75% (seventy five percent) and WFO of 25% (twenty five percent)," quoted from a copy of the Ministry of Home Affairs Number 13 of 2021 obtained from the Director General of Adwil Ministry of Home Affairs Safrizal ZA, the Government provides three conditions for offices that hold work in the office (work from office / WFO). Companies are required to tighten health protocols, arrange alternate working hours, and ensure employees who are WFH do not go to other areas.

Spread it! COVID-19 Vaccine Online Registration Link in Jakarta

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Thu, 7 Apr 2022 21:44:00 -0700

There are a number of ways to register online for the COVID-19 vaccine in DKI Jakarta. Online registration can make it easier for the public and prevent queues at the location.

It is known that the COVID-19 vaccination service has begun to accelerate. Many locations already provide free vaccinations for those aged over 18 years to the elderly. So how do you register online for the COVID-19 vaccine in DKI Jakarta? see the following review: Online list of COVID-19 vaccines: Dukuh Village One of the locations that provides vaccinations is the Dukuh Village Health Center. The vaccine will be carried out on 21, 22, 23, 25, 28, and 30 June 2021 at SMPN 24 Jakarta. Online list of COVID-19 vaccines: Mall of Indonesia One of the locations that provides vaccinations is Mall of Indonesia (MOI). Vaccines are carried out on the LG floor from Monday to Friday at 10.00-16.00 WIB until June 25, 2021. Vaccination is carried out for Indonesian citizens aged 18 years and over, foreigners aged 60 years and over. To prevent crowds, vaccination registration is done online. Here's the link for MOI vaccination registration

Ministry of Health Affirms Government Vaccines Cannot be used for Mutual Cooperation Vaccines

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Tue, 5 Apr 2022 21:39:00 -0700

The Ministry of Health emphasized that the Covid-19 vaccine that was set by the government for mass vaccination could not be used for mutual cooperation vaccine programs or vaccines carried out by companies.

"Gotong royong vaccines must be different from program vaccines. So Sinovac, Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Novavax vaccines will not be used in mutual cooperation vaccines," said Director of Prevention and Control of Direct Infectious Diseases at the Ministry of Health, Siti Nadia Tarmizi. related to the provisions contained in the Regulation of the Minister of Health no. 18 of 2021. In an official statement explaining the regulation, the Ministry of Health said it gave permission to use the COVID-19 vaccine in the government's vaccination program and mutual cooperation vaccination. Nadia said that what was meant in the statement was that the government's vaccination program could use vaccines used in the mutual cooperation vaccination program, but not vice versa. For example, he said, when the government received a vaccine grant from a brand other than the one specified for the government's vaccination program, the vaccine could be used for government vaccinations.

Additional Vaccines Arrive in Quarter III

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Sun, 3 Apr 2022 21:13:00 -0700

PT Bio Farma expects additional Covid-19 vaccines to meet the needs of 70% of Indonesia's population to arrive in the third quarter of 2021.

Spokesman and Corporate Secretary of PT Bio Farma (Persero) Bambang Heriyanto said the company is seeking additional vaccines from various schemes. From the multilateral scheme, according to him, a vaccine is sought from the WHO Covax/GAVI agency. "Meanwhile, bilaterally, additional vaccines are sought from Astrazeneca, Novavax, and Sinopharm for the Mutual Cooperation Vaccination program," he said, in total Indonesia has received around 76 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from three manufacturers, namely Sinovac and Sinopharm from China, and Astrazeneca from the UK. From 81.5 million bulk doses of Sinovac, he continued, 65.5 million doses of the finished vaccine will be processed, then 6.4 million doses of Astrazeneca vaccine, 1 million doses of Sinopharm, and 3 million doses of Coronavac. In other words, Indonesia already has nearly 76 million doses of vaccine. This ensures that the company's Covid-19 vaccine supply is sufficient to realize the government's target in the national vaccination program. According to the latest data from the Covid-19 Task Force, only 18 million Indonesians have received the Covid-19 vaccine. This figure is still far from the target set by the government in early January 2021. Until early 2022, the government targets to vaccinate 181.6 million or 70% of the population.

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Reveals INDONESIA's Strategy to Reach Carbon Neutral Target by 2060

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Sat, 2 Apr 2022 21:46:00 -0700

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif revealed a number of long-term strategies in the energy sector to be able to achieve the target of carbon neutral or net zero emission (free of carbon emissions) by 2060.

"In the energy sector, we are targeting to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 or faster with international assistance with a number of strategies. First, through the development of massive new and renewable energy (EBT)," said Arifin in a webinar entitled "Indonesia-Norway Investment Opportunities in Hydro and Solar Energy in Indonesia" organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Oslo, Monday. EBT development includes solar panels, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, marine, hydrogen, as well as Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Another strategy is to reduce the utilization of fossil energy sources by "co-firing" biomass and retiring steam power plants (PLTU) and gas and steam power plants (PLTGU). "The last PLTU will be terminated in 2058 and the PLTGU in 2054," he said. During that period, it was noted that no new PLTU was allowed, unless it already had a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) or was under construction.

Regarding Fintech, LPS Boss Calls Strong Supervision Very Needed

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Fri, 1 Apr 2022 21:40:00 -0700

Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa

assesses the importance of strengthening regulations and supervision of financial technology or fintech to protect national consumers. He said the accelerated growth of the fintech industry resulted in a disruption to the pattern of public credit or loans. If previously people chose to borrow from banks, then with the existence of fintech, everyone can get loans more easily from online platforms. "To protect the interests of consumers, a strong regulatory and supervisory approach is needed, such as using Regulatory Technology (RegTech)," he said. "Rather than a guarantee program that requires several prerequisites to reduce potential risks," he added. He explained, Regtech is one way to anticipate fintech violations by utilizing data-based technology or data bases, artificial intelligence or artificial intelligence to blockchain. Thus, supervision of governance, transactions, compliance to reporting obligations can be faster and easier. Several banks in Indonesia are said to have upgraded their digital platforms to improve user experience and customer loyalty, while increasing their efficiency.

Leading Aftech, Pandu Patria Sjahrir Wants Indonesian Fintech to Grow Big

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:35:00 -0700

Pandu Patria Sjahrir, who is the nephew of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Panjaitan, was elected as the General Chair of the Indonesian Fintech Association (Aftech) in 2021–2025.

The appointment of the Scouts was stated in the results of the General Meeting of Members of Aftech II number 005/Governance/VI/2021. In the meeting, Pandu was judged to have met the selection requirements and passed the fit and proper test. Currently, Pandu is the President Commissioner of SEA Group Indonesia, which oversees PT Airpay Internasional Indonesia (ShopeePay). Pandu is also listed as an investor in several technology companies in Indonesia through AC Venture and Indies Capital. In addition, Pandu also holds the position of Commissioner at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). "Although it is still in its early stages, I believe that financial technology services in Indonesia have enormous growth potential, such as in China and America to support the national economy and financial inclusion," said Pandu. In addition to Pandu, other figures who are included in the ranks of high-ranking Aftech for the period 2021 to 2025 include the former Minister of Communication and Information in Jokowi's first term, Rudiantara.

Jakarta is on alert for spike in cases

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:28:00 -0700

The surge in Covid-19 cases in the capital is anticipated by the DKI Jakarta Health Office by preparing 34 controlled isolation locations and lodging for health workers.

The 34 new places add to the three previously assigned locations. Fify Mulyani, Head of the Public Health Division of the DKI Jakarta Health Office, explained that the preparation of the new location was contained in DKI Jakarta Governor Decree Number 675 of 2021 concerning Amendments to Governor's Decree Number 979 of 2020 concerning Controlled Isolation Locations belonging to the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government in the Context of Handling Covid-19 19. The governor's decree stated that there were 37 locations. Three locations have been determined through the Governor's Decree No. 979/2020, the remaining 34 new locations have been determined in the new Governor's Decree. "The provision of the new location is to anticipate if there is a spike in cases. If the occupancy rate at Wisma Atlet is more than 80 percent, then the isolation area prepared by the DKI Provincial Government will be used," he said. From the records of the DKI Jakarta Health Office, for the addition of daily positive cases in the last two days more than 1,000 cases. Head of the Disease Prevention and Control Division of the DKI Jakarta Health Office, Dwi Oktavia, explained that from the PCR test on 10,893 specimens from 7,625 people, 1,019 positive cases and 6,606 negative cases were found.

G-7 Global Taxation, Varied Capital Market Response

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:22:00 -0700

Global capital markets moved varied in early trading. Two main sentiments that characterize stock trading globally,

namely the agreement on the minimum tax limit for global corporations and comments by the United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate. Tech giants on Wall Street were down in the session before trading began. As announced, the Group of Seven (G-7) countries reached an agreement on the minimum tax limit for global corporations. Multinational companies must pay a minimum tax of 15 percent to the country of origin and the country where their business units operate. G-7 member countries include the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. The US government continues its efforts to continue its economic recovery plans. Yellen told Bloomberg News that President Joe Biden must press ahead with his $4 trillion recovery plan for the country. Even if the recovery plan triggers inflation and leads to the possibility of raising the benchmark interest rate. Any price hike due to Biden's grand plan to revitalize the US economy would be temporary and higher interest rates would actually be positive.

VAT on Basic Needs: Poverty Surge Threatens

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:06:00 -0700

There are three tariff options for this basic need. First, the general VAT rate proposed by the government is 12%.

Second, a low tariff is imposed in accordance with the multi-tariff scheme formulated by the fiscal authority, namely 5%, which is legalized through the issuance of a Government Regulation (PP). Third, using the Final VAT rate proposed by the government of 1%. So far, most of the basic necessities needed by the community are not subject to VAT. These goods include rice, grain, corn, sago, soybeans, salt, meat, eggs, milk, fruits and vegetables. This provision is contained in Law no. 42/2009 concerning the Third Amendment to Law no. 8/1983 concerning Value Added Tax on Goods and Services and Sales Tax on Luxury Goods. Director of the Center of Economic and Law Studies Bhima Yudhistira assesses that the implementation of VAT for basic needs that is not balanced with social assistance will increase the poverty rate. This is because food supplies account for 73.8% of the total component of the poverty line. “The sensitivity of food prices to the number of poor people needs to be observed. Purchasing power can immediately drop and is counterproductive to efforts to reduce poverty during the pandemic," he said. Another risk that also needs to be considered by the government in formulating this policy is an uncontrolled spike in basic needs inflation. “The impact is a risk of increasing basic needs inflation. Basic goods that were previously excluded from VAT objects are then subject to VAT, the price will increase," he said.

There are foreign investors ready to form new sharia insurance this year

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:55:00 -0700

A new sharia insurance company is rumored to be formed this year, as there are investors who are interested in entering the industry in Indonesia.

The number of companies will also increase along with conversions and spin offs. Chairman of the Indonesian Sharia Insurance Association (AASI) Tatang Nur Hidayat explained that the development of sharia finance, including sharia insurance in Indonesia, attracted investors to invest. Investors from abroad also looked at the Indonesian market. He explained that this year there will be the formation of a new sharia insurance company. The corporate action was initiated by foreign investors. "[Foreign investors are interested in forming] a new company, but there is a take over option," He also explained that other corporate actions will occur in existing sharia insurance companies. The action is in the form of conversion to the separation of sharia business units (spin off). Tatang gave an example of the ongoing conversion of PT Zurich Insurance Indonesia (ZII) to PT Zurich General Takaful Indonesia (ZGTI). The corporate action was carried out after the Zurich Group acquired PT Asuransi Adira Dinamika (Adira Insurance). Previously, Country Manager of Zurich Indonesia Chris Bendl explained to Bisnis that his party saw the great potential of the sharia insurance business in Indonesia. Therefore, the conversion process was carried out and the new company is targeted to be operational this year.

Home Ownership Loans Are Still the Community's Prima Donate in Buying Property

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 21:59:00 -0700

The home ownership credit (KPR) scheme is still a favorite funding scheme for people to buy property.

As in Lamudi's press release, this is also in line with the 28 percent growth in interest in property purchases in Semester II-2021 compared to Semester I-2021. The trigger is the implementation of the Government Borne Value Added Tax (PPN DTP) property incentives in 2021. "We note that around 73.8 percent of platform users still choose the option of buying property through KPR," said CEO of Lamudi Mart Polman. This figure shows that the majority of property seekers are very dependent on having access to funding before deciding to buy a property. Meanwhile, incentives from the government to provide price relief for property purchases have a positive impact. So the government's move to extend this incentive has a big enough impact in increasing interest in buying property on the platform. "Especially among the largest users of our platform, the millennial and Generation Z demographics who have a desire for accessibility to affordable housing," he said.

Discourse on Special Entity for Coal DMO Suppliers: Parliament Await Input from Government

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:47:00 -0700

Commission VII of the DPR RI proposes a new entity to ensure domestic coal supply.

However, the DPR is still waiting for input from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM). Deputy Chairman of Commission VII Eddy Soeparno said that at this time the parliament did not know the details of this entity. Although it was submitted at a hearing last week, the DPR is still waiting for stakeholder input. "We are still waiting for comprehensive input and clarity from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources," During the meeting, member of Commission VII DPR Muhammad Nasir said that this formulation would be determined in more detail between the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and associations. Previously, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Arifin Tasrif, had proposed the concept of a public service agency (BLU) to ensure the supply of DMO. He said this BLU has the same function as the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS) in supporting the B30 project. Later, PLN will be asked to buy coal from miners at the market price. Then the difference will be returned from the BLU quote for each company. “This company, of course, has its classification. The low calorie will be charged per ton, the high will be charged per ton. The point is that everything will be subject to that obligation," he explained.

Journalistic Copyright Regulations: Jokowi Gives Green Light

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 21:20:00 -0700

President Joko Widodo offers journalistic copyright regulations or publisher rights to be ratified in the form of new laws,

revisions to old laws, or government regulations (PP). Previously, the Press Council and the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) had submitted the composition of the publisher rights regulations to the Minister of Communication and Information (Menkominfo) Johnny G. Plate in October 2021. New or second revisions to old laws or government regulations," Jokowi said at the Peak of the 2022 National Press Day (HPN) Commemoration, quoted from the Youtube Setpres. in accordance with publisher rights regulations in response to digital transformation. The regulation, said Jokowi, plays a role in managing the press industry ecosystem and creating a more balanced competition climate. In this way, it is hoped that there will be a fair balance between local and global platform companies, as well as giant foreign platforms, such as Google and Facebook. Press Council Chairman Mohammad Nuh said the Indonesian press needed journalistic copyright regulations to overcome the phenomenon of digital feudalism, namely the domination of the digital world by global platforms. "We don't want digital feudalism to happen. In order to avoid digital feudalism, publisher rights are needed," said Mohammad Nuh when reading the national declaration on press independence at the peak of the commemoration of the 2022 National Press Day in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi.

Harmony in Wadas Village is Lost When Everything Feels Right

noreply@blogger.com (fadli_jabir) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:10:00 -0700

The pros and cons of a plan are common. However, in Wadas Village, Purworejo, Central Java,

these differences of opinion led to conflicts that damaged the warmth of the bonds of friendship between neighbors and families. In the name of development, every citizen feels they are the most correct. This hot atmosphere began with the andesite mining plan in the village, which is about 16 kilometers northeast of the city center of Purworejo. The rock is planned to supply material for the construction of the Bener Dam. The Bener Dam is a National Strategic Project (PSN) which will be built with APBN funds amounting to Rp 2.060 trillion. Cholifah (45), a resident of Wadas Village, said that the plans for the construction of the mining site and the construction of the Bener Dam have been socialized to residents since three years ago. Not only triggering differences of opinion, the development plan has until now had an impact on kinship and friendship between residents. In the early stages of socializing the mining plan, Siti Rodiyah (48) said the situation in the village was actually fine. However, slowly, he felt the situation starting to heat up because there were outsiders trying to provoke him. Central Java Regional Police Chief Inspector General Ahmad Luthfi said information on a number of social media accounts stating that the police were acting repressively was not true at all. While at the mosque, police personnel spread out to protect the pro-mining residents who ran to save themselves from the rampage of the contra group. He said his party did secure 64 residents. However, all of them are limited to being questioned. Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, who apologized to the residents of Bener Village regarding the riots that occurred last Tuesday, said that despite facing various obstacles related to residents' refusal, the plan to develop the mining area would continue.