Jokowi seeks more control over Indonesia policy with new bills


A general view of Jakarta after sunset. Indonesia has moved a step closer to passing a series of sweeping reforms that will effectively strengthen President Joko Widodo’s control over economic policy in a bid to boost investment. - AFP

JAKARTA: Indonesia moved a step closer to passing a series of sweeping reforms that will effectively strengthen President Joko Widodo’s control over economic policy in a bid to boost investment.

The government this week submitted to the parliament a so-called omnibus bill on job creation after missing several deadlines in the face of nationwide street protests by workers’ unions.

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