Auditor-General flags weak recovery, repeated restructuring and decades-old arrears across federal government loans. Malaysia’s latest…
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Hundreds of Indonesian Regions Face Salary Shortfalls: Government Reviews Additional Budget for Civil Servants
by batamnews8by batamnews8Finance Ministry assesses funding support after 490 regional administrations report payroll difficulties. Indonesia’s central government…
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Indonesia Education Policy: Constitutional Court Bars Education Funds From Financing Free Meal Program
by batamnews8by batamnews8Ruling requires school meal program to use non-education budget starting in 2028. Indonesia’s Constitutional Court…
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Indonesia’s Foreign Debt Climbs: External Borrowing Reaches US$444.4 Billion in May 2026
by batamnews8by batamnews8Rising debt reflects government and private sector financing needs amid economic uncertainty Indonesia’s external debt…
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Indonesia Budget Debate: Education Spending Falls Short of Constitutional 20% Target
by batamnews8by batamnews8Finance Minister Purbaya explains why education allocation remains below mandated level Indonesia’s education budget for…
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Malaysia Fiscal Challenge: Subsidy Pressures Threaten Deficit Reduction Goals
by batamnews8by batamnews8Rising fuel costs could complicate efforts to strengthen public finances Malaysia’s efforts to reduce its…
Anti-graft agency warns MBG budgeting and Banper disbursement flaws are creating overpayments and weak oversight.…
Saturday and holiday cuts in free nutritious meals aim to save trillions while tightening standards.…
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Tax Corruption Scandal: KPK Uncovers Rp1.5 Billion “Appreciation Money” Scheme in Banjarmasin
by batamnews8by batamnews8KPK arrests tax officials and company executive over alleged bribery in VAT restitution case Indonesia’s…
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Cross-Border Connectivity: Melaka–Indonesia Bridge Proposal Sparks Economic Hopes and Fiscal Concerns
by batamnews8by batamnews8Ambitious 47.7km bridge plan promises growth but faces sharp financial and environmental scrutiny A proposed…
