# Indonesia pressures to scrap sanitary pad VAT

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3373160/indonesia-under-mounting-pressure-scrap-vat-sanitary-pads-amid-rising-living-costs

Indonesia faces pressure to remove VAT on sanitary pads. Critics say the 11% tax burdens low-income women. Protests occurred in Jakarta over rising living costs.

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Original source: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3373160/indonesia-under-mounting-pressure-scrap-vat-sanitary-pads-amid-rising-living-costs