Electric vehicle (EV) owners in Indonesia do not pay progressive vehicle tax (Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor atau PKB) on their first battery-electric vehicle, even if it is the second or third car in their household. Under current Indonesian government regulations, EVs are granted a progressive tax exemption to incentivize the transition from internal combustion engines to … Read more
The Indonesian economy is currently navigating a period of heightened sensitivity as the rupiah faces sustained downward pressure against the U.S. Dollar. In recent trading sessions, the currency has breached the psychological threshold of Rp 16,000 to Rp 18,000 per dollar, a movement that has prompted significant scrutiny from market analysts and policymakers alike. While … Read more
The Dangers of Unilateral Strength Training: when Building Muscle on One Side Isn’t Strength Jakarta – The pursuit of physical fitness can sometimes lead to misguided training practices. A recent case highlighted the extreme consequences of prioritizing aesthetics over balanced advancement: a man who focused solely on building muscle on one side of his body … Read more