Indonesia under mounting pressure to scrap VAT on sanitary pads amid rising living costs

發布時間: 2026年11月3日 新聞來源: SCMP 南華早報 查看原文
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Indonesia under mounting pressure to scrap VAT on sanitary pads amid rising living costs

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The Indonesian government is facing mounting pressure to scrap the value-added tax (VAT) on sanitary pads and other menstrual hygiene products, with critics arguing it adds to the financial burden for women from low-income families already struggling to buy basic necessities.

While the 11 per cent tax on such products is not new, the issue has gained traction amid public anger over rising living costs.