The country is now in a shambles as the government insists on increasing VAT rate to 12% next year. Ever since its announcement, this new policy has received backlash from the public. People show their frustration by trending hashtags such as #TolakPPN12Persen, #TolakKenaikanPPN12Persen, and #PajakMencekik on social media platforms, as well as creating a petition against it on change.org, which currently has been signed by more than a hundred thousand of people. Not only that, Indonesian students through BEM SI (Aliansi Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa Seluruh Indonesia) plan to hold a simultaneous demonstration all across the country if the government remains uncompromising on this issue. To subscribe please click here
