July 10, 2013

Ramadan

Man: Best wishes in fulfilling the obligations of the holy fasting month

As the holy month of Ramadan arrives and Muslims prepare for a season of fasting and reflection, this year’s celebrations will be dampened by the impact of the recent subsidised fuel price hike – which along with the annual Ramadan-induced inflation – has effectively doubled the cost of many sample foods, placing a massive financial burden on Indonesia's poor.

Kompas - July 10, 2013