Today's Top 3 News: Prabowo Optimistic for 8% Economic Growth, Raising Doubts After Jokowi's Shortfall
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19 July 2024 22:41 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top three news on Friday, July 19, 2024. Here are the highlights: Prabowo Optimistic for 8% Economic Growth, Raising Doubts After Jokowi's Shortfall, Jokowi Summons Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut to Palace, and How Foreigners Can Get KITAS in Indonesia: What's Needed, How Much It Costs.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Prabowo Optimistic for 8% Economic Growth, Raising Doubts After Jokowi's Shortfall
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President-elect Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism about achieving 8% economic growth, even placing a friendly bet with ministers from neighboring countries on his success. This ambitious target comes after Joko Widodo or Jokowi, the outgoing president, promised a 7% growth rate during his 2014 campaign. However, Jokowi's administration ultimately delivered an average growth of around 5% per year.
Despite falling short of the promised 7%, Jokowi's administration points to Indonesia's performance exceeding some regional neighbors. For example, the third quarter of 2023 saw Indonesia's economy grow at 5.05%, compared to Malaysia's 3.9% and Thailand's 2.5%.
2. Jokowi Summons Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut to Palace
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Joko Widodo or Jokowi summoned the Religious Affairs Minister to the Palace in Jakarta on Friday morning, July 19, 2024. Yaqut arrived around 9:12 Jakarta time (WIB) but left shortly after, at 10:05 WIB.
When questioned by reporters about the meeting's topics, Yaqut remained tight-lipped. “I was reporting on my work at the Religious Affairs Ministry. There's a lot to be done,” he said.
3. How Foreigners Can Get KITAS in Indonesia: What's Needed, How Much It Costs
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - How to get a KITAS is something that must be known by foreign nationals or foreigners who want to stay temporarily in Indonesia.
KITAS or Limited Stay Permit Card is an important document that must be owned by foreigners because it is a sign of legality to live in Indonesia.
To get a KITAS, there are conditions and costs that must be met first. To better understand the requirements, costs, and how to get a KITAS in Indonesia, here is the information for you.
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