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Criminal Procedure Code Bill, A New Era of Criminal Law Enforcement
1. Introduction The current Law Number 8 of 1981 on Criminal Procedure has been in force for more than forty years. According to the General Elucidati...
Regulatory Changes in Indonesian Employment Law: Employment Contracts, Outsourcing, and Severance Pay
Introduction Employment regulations in Indonesia have undergone significant changes since the enactment of Law Number 6 of 2023 on Job Creation ( Job...
Government Regulation Number 28 of 2025 Refines Business Processes and Strengthens Service Quality Assurance for Business Licensing
1. Introduction 1.1 Background Government Regulation Number 5 of 2021 on the Implementation of Risk-Based Business Licensing [Penyelenggaraan Perizina...
Legal Framework for Developing the Electric Vehicle Industry in Indonesia: Regulations, Taxation, Investment, and Local Content (TKDN)
1. Introduction The global energy transition to cleaner and more sustainable resources has established the electric vehicle ( EV ) industry as a key pillar of the world s decarbonisation agenda. In its commitment to achieving the target of Net Zero Emissions ( NZE ) by 2060, Indonesia regards the development of the EV industry not only as an environmental solution and a strategic opportunity to transform the national economic landscape. The country s potential as a large automotive market, coupl...
Regulation of the Minister of Health Number 5 of 2026 Restructures the Regulatory Framework for the Production, Distribution, and Supervision of Drugs, Medical Devices, Cosmetics, and Health Supplies
Introduction On May 4, 2026, the Ministry of Health ( MOH ) issued Regulation of the Minister of Health Number 5 of 2026 on Health Supplies ("MOH Regulation 5/2026"). MOH Regulation 5/2026 regulates the planning, production, provision, circulation, control, guidance, and supervision of health supplies in Indonesia to ensure their availability, equitable distribution, and affordability for the public under various conditions. In its considerations, the government states that MOH Regulation 5/2026...
Regulation of the Financial Services Authority Number 5 of 2026 Reorganizing Licensing Structures, Capital Standards, and Business Operations of Investment Managers
Introduction On April 29, 2026, the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, OJK ) issued and enacted Regulation of the Financial Services Authority Number 5 of 2026 on the Business Operations of Investment Managers ( POJK 5/2026 ). POJK 5/2026 aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Investment Manager business activities in Indonesia. POJK 5/2026 was established in line with the development of the investment management industry, which requires increased capacity and pr...
Minister of Forestry Regulation Number 27 of 2025 Governs the Licensing of Environmental Services Businesses within Conservation Areas
1. Introduction 1.1 Regulatory Background Minister of Forestry Regulation Number 27 of 2025 on the Utilization of Environmental Services in Nature Reserve Areas, Nature Conservation Areas, and Hunting Parks ( Regulation 27/2025 ) is promulgated to align investment activities with conservation principles within conservation forest areas. The Government seeks to optimize the potential of environmental services through an integrated licensing mechanism, which includes: the utilization of renewable...
Draft Law on Private International Law Regulates Cross-Border Civil Relations in Indonesia
1. Introduction 1.1 Background The Government and the House of Representatives are currently discussing the Draft Law on Private International Law ( PIL Bill ), which is included in the 2026 National Priority Legislative Program. The PIL Bill is prepared to provide a more systematic and integrated framework for civil legal relations involving foreign elements, including the determination of applicable law, jurisdiction, as well as the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments, as ou...