- Lawmaker proposes reducing VAT from 11 percent to 10 percent to ease financial burden
- Lower VAT aims to boost consumer spending and demand for goods
- Reduction may not have immediate impact but could increase transaction volumes
- Suggests taxing certain agricultural products at 8 percent to support the sector
- Emphasizes importance of fiscal policies for lower-income communities
- Aligns with President Prabowo’s commitment to alleviate hardships
- Highlights need to maintain consumer spending to sustain purchasing power
- House of Representatives supports policies to preserve economic resilience
Source: en.antaranews.com
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