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    "data": {
        "id": 1738210,
        "msgid": "president-prabowo-orders-task-force-to-accelerate-deregulation-efforts-1778691162",
        "date": "2026-05-13 23:00:11",
        "title": "President Prabowo orders task force to accelerate deregulation efforts",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "President Prabowo Subianto has directed State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi to establish a special task force of experts to expedite deregulation and simplify Indonesia's bureaucratic business permit processes, which currently take up to two years compared to just two weeks in neighbouring Southeast Asian countries. He highlighted frequent investor complaints and the need to reduce regulatory layers to curb corruption and bolster business confidence. This initiative underscores the government's priority on regulatory reform to support legitimate businesses and enhance Indonesia's investment climate.",
        "content": "<p>If our neighbors can issue permits in two weeks, why does it take us\ntwo years?Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto has instructed\nState Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi to prepare the formation of a\nspecial task force aimed at accelerating deregulation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>He said the task force is necessary to simplify various regulations\nand business permits that are currently considered too layered and\nbureaucratic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo the State Secretary Minister, I want you to gather experts and\nform a special task force to speed up deregulation. Simplify things; do\nnot make them difficult,\u201d Prabowo said at the Attorney General\u2019s Office\nin Jakarta on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The president noted that he frequently receives complaints from\nbusiness players seeking to invest in Indonesia who are forced to wait\nup to two years for licensing approvals.<\/p>\n<p>He compared the situation with several Southeast Asian countries that\ncan issue business permits within just two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf our neighbors can issue permits in two weeks, why does it take us\ntwo years? We need to simplify the regulations,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n<p>Prabowo added that regulatory reform is an urgent priority because\noverly complicated rules can create opportunities for corruption.<\/p>\n<p>He also emphasized that deregulation is crucial for maintaining\ninvestor confidence and encouraging businesses to operate in\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to help and support business players. We will discipline\nthose who violate the rules. But those who act in good faith and\ngenuinely want to work must be supported,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s economic council meets economists over\nurgent demands<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Kadin encourages deregulation in labor sector for\neconomic recovery<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Maria Cicilia, Raka Adji<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/president-prabowo-orders-task-force-to-accelerate-deregulation-efforts-1778691162",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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