in fact, Indonesian residents, not just citizens, are required to pay fiskal. but we can't expect The Jakarta Post to get these minor facts correct, can we?
nonetheless, don't believe anything till you see it. this same story makes a guest appearance every 2-3 years.
JAKARTA (JP): The government has said it would abolish fiscal fees in 2010.
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani said the government had drafted a bill removing the fees, Metro TV reported Wednesday.
Indonesian citizens are currently required to pay a fiscal fee of Rp 1 million (US$ 107) to go overseas via airport, and Rp 500,000 through seaport. (***)
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