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Indonesia Cancels Electricity Discount, Boosts Wage Subsidies for Millions

6/4/2025

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Indonesia has scrapped a proposed 50% electricity discount, reallocating those funds to a Wage Subsidy Assistance program. This initiative will deliver 300,000 rupiah monthly to 17.3 million low-income workers. With a robust economic stimulus package of 24.44 trillion rupiah (US$1.5 billion), the government aims to invigorate demand through cash aid, transportation discounts, and food support this June and July.

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Indonesia has scrapped a proposed 50% electricity discount, reallocating those funds to a Wage Subsidy Assistance program. This initiative will deliver 300,000 rupiah monthly to 17.3 million low-income workers. With a robust economic stimulus package of 24.44 trillion rupiah (US$1.5 billion), the government aims to invigorate demand through cash aid, transportation discounts, and food support this June and July.