MAHKOTA GROUP (MGRO) SUPPORTS THE POLICY OF PLACING FOREIGN EXCHANGE EXPORT PROCEEDS
25 January 2019
KONTAN.CO.ID - PT Mahkota Group Tbk (MGRO) positively welcomed the issuance of the regulation on the placement of export proceeds (DHE) into the Indonesian financial system which officially took effect on Wednesday (23/1) yesterday. Usli Sarsi, CEO of Mahkota Group stated that his party is ready to support the government so that exporters keep DHE in the country.
“This is one way to be able to stabilize the value of the rupiah, because from experience so far the decline in the value of the rupiah has greatly disrupted the sustainability of the business world in Indonesia,” Usli explained when contacted by Kontan.co.id, Thursday (24/1).
Although so far MGRO has not become an exporter, in the future it is possible that the issuer will export depending on which conditions can provide the best results for the company. “Of course we will continue to refer to the rules set by the government so that business activities continue to run smoothly in accordance with the company's target,” he continued.
According to Usli, in general there is no difficulty in returning DHE. However, he expressed the possibility of why companies are reluctant to bring the foreign exchange back to Indonesia. “Maybe because the interest rate in Indonesia is considered less attractive when compared to abroad and also income tax on interest is considered still high,” said Usli.
MGRO hopes that the enactment of Government Regulation (PP) Number 1 of 2019 will keep the rupiah value maintained. Especially at this time MGRO is conducting the initial stage of operation of the refinery (refinery) and the construction of a kernel crushing plant in Dumai, Riau, so that there are import activities of several equipment and equipment that the issuer does.
“With the stabilization of the rupiah, these purchase plans can proceed in accordance with the set budget,” Usli said.
Reporter : Sugeng Adji Soenarso
Editor : Yoyok