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Indonesian government mulls over foreign tourist tax after viral incidents
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Industry representatives say that the tax could negatively affect tourism and related sectors, including the micro, small and medium enterprise sector.
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JAKARTA – The Indonesian government is considering a tax for foreign tourists after controversial incidents made their rounds on social media, but industry associations warn that businesses may suffer as a result.
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan called for the new levy to be imposed soon.
