Govt continues economic package program to maintain growth

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government decided to continue the provision of the Economic Package Program in 2026 as part of its strategy to maintain the momentum of economic growth, maintain public purchasing power, and expand job creation. Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Spokesperson Haryo Limanseto on Tuesday stated that several key programs will be continued and expanded in 2026. These programs include national internships, adjustments to the utilization period and beneficiaries of the 0.5 percent Final Income Tax (PPh) incentive for MSME taxpayers until 2029, an extension of the Government-Borne Article 21 Income Tax (DTP) for workers in the tourism and labor-intensive...