Blog Category: Pembaruan Hukum

Indonesia Issues Long-Awaited Regulation on Disability Concessions and Corporate Incentives

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The Indonesian Government has issued Government Regulation No. 31 of 2026, the long-awaited implementing regulation of Law No. 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities. Issued nearly a decade after the law, the regulation provides greater clarity on the concessions available to persons with disabilities and the incentives available to companies that support disability inclusion. … Indonesia Issues Long-Awaited Regulation on Disability Concessions and Corporate Incentives

Indonesia’s Non-Halal Product Labeling: New Regulation on Design and Labeling Guidelines for Non-Halal Labels

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The Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (Badan Penyelenggaran Jaminan Produk Halal or “BPJPH”), the Indonesian government agency that oversees the country’s Halal Product Assurance system, including halal certification, has issued a regulation on design and labelling guidelines for non-halal labels. BPJPH Regulation No. 3 of 2026, dated Juli 23, 2026, regarding Design and Labeling Guidelines … Indonesia’s Non-Halal Product Labeling: New Regulation on Design and Labeling Guidelines for Non-Halal Labels

Indonesia Establishes International Financial Center Framework: What Investors and Businesses Should Know

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Indonesia has taken a significant step toward positioning itself as a regional financial hub with the ratification of legislation establishing the Indonesian International Financial Center (Pusat Finansial Internasional Indonesia or “PFII”). Approved by the House of Representatives on 21 July 2026, the new framework lays the legal foundation for a dedicated financial jurisdiction, with its … Indonesia Establishes International Financial Center Framework: What Investors and Businesses Should Know

Indonesia Issues New Regulation on Labor Inspection Procedures

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Indonesia has introduced a new framework for labor inspections under Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 11 of 2026 on Procedures for Labor Inspection (“Reg. 11/2026”). Effective from 3 July 2026, the new regulation replaces and fully revokes Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 33 of 2016, as amended by Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 1 of … Indonesia Issues New Regulation on Labor Inspection Procedures

Cybersecurity Compliance in Indonesia: Key Legal Requirements for Electronic System Providers

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As businesses increasingly rely on digital technologies, cybersecurity has become a key compliance issue in Indonesia. Electronic system providers (“ESPs”) are subject to a range of legal obligations designed to safeguard electronic systems, protect personal data, and ensure effective responses to cyber incidents. Indonesia’s cybersecurity framework is primarily governed by the Electronic Information and Transactions … Cybersecurity Compliance in Indonesia: Key Legal Requirements for Electronic System Providers

ESG Reporting and Corporate Social Responsibility Obligations in Indonesia

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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) obligations in Indonesia are closely linked to corporate social responsibility (CSR) requirements under Indonesian law. While ESG regulation continues to evolve, companies operating in Indonesia should understand the existing legal framework and prepare for further developments in sustainable finance regulation. ESG Reporting Requirements in Indonesia Under Indonesia’s Company Law, CSR … ESG Reporting and Corporate Social Responsibility Obligations in Indonesia

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority Strengthens the Digital Backbone of Banking Sector through Regulation No. 1 of 2026 on IT Governance for Commercial Banks

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Following the issuance of Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan or “OJK”) Regulation No. 11/POJK.03/2022 regarding the Implementation of Information Technology by Commercial Banks (“OJK Reg. 11/2022”), which establishes the general framework, requirements, and principles governing the use of  information technology (IT) by commercial banks in Indonesia, the OJK has now issued its implementing … Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority Strengthens the Digital Backbone of Banking Sector through Regulation No. 1 of 2026 on IT Governance for Commercial Banks

Hiring Employees in Indonesia: Choosing Between Fixed-Term and Permanent Employment

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One of the first decisions employers face when hiring in Indonesia is whether a role should be filled under a fixed-term (definite) employment contract (PKWT) or an indefinite-term (permanent) contract (PKWTT). The distinction is important, as Indonesian law imposes specific requirements on the use of fixed-term contracts. Fixed-term contracts A fixed-term employee is also known … Hiring Employees in Indonesia: Choosing Between Fixed-Term and Permanent Employment

Is AI Regulated in Indonesia? Understanding the Current Legal Framework

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Indonesia currently lacks a comprehensive central regulation governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across business sectors. The existing legal framework primarily consists of Ministry of Communication and Information (MOCI) Circular Letter (CL) 9/2023, regarding the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. This circular letter serves as a non-binding guideline for the use of AI by business … Is AI Regulated in Indonesia? Understanding the Current Legal Framework

Indonesia’s Proposed Centralized Export Regime: Key Legal and Commercial Considerations

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Indonesia’s export regime for strategic natural resources may soon undergo one of its most significant structural changes in recent years. The Government is reportedly preparing a regulation that would centralize the export of certain commodities through PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (“DSDI”), which is expected to function as the primary intermediary between domestic producers and … Indonesia’s Proposed Centralized Export Regime: Key Legal and Commercial Considerations