A recent decision by Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has sparked diverse reactions from the business community due to its impact on the country’s manpower law, particularly around several core provisions that will influence...more
In a bold move during the final stages of his administration, President Joko Widodo officially established the Police Corps for Eradication of Corruption. This new anti-corruption unit within the Indonesian National Police...more
The Indonesian government has enacted a new law aiming to improve parental and child welfare. The new Law 4/2024 aims to ensure that working mothers enjoy equal rights in the workplace and also addresses high mortality rates...more
The Indonesian Supreme Court has issued new guidance on the issue of compensation pay and balance-of-contract pay for fixed term employees.
On 29 December 2023, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia issued Circular...more
The Indonesia Supreme Court has stated that the absence of a Bahasa Indonesia language version of a contract should not of itself mean that the contract should be voided, except where it can be proven that the absence of such...more
On 2 January 2024, the Indonesian Government officially enacted the Law No. 1 of 2024 on the Second Amendment to Law No. 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions (EIT law)....more
On 30 March 2023, the Indonesia Competition Commission (“KPPU”) issued the KPPU Regulation No. 3 of 2023 on the Assessment of Merger, Consolidation, or Acquisition of Shares and/or Assets that could Result in Monopolistic...more
Corporate criminal liability is not a new concept in Indonesia. However, it is rarely applied given unclear implementing regulation. The New Criminal Code introduces provisions about corporate criminal liability, which are...more
Noting the extraterritorial approach adopted by the Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (“PDP Law”), the enactment of the PDP Law will not only affect the way Indonesian businesses navigate the personal data...more
On 17 October 2022, Indonesia passed Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (PDP Law) as the main regulatory instrument for personal data protection. The enactment of the PDP Law will inevitably affect the way your...more
After years of discussions, as of 20 September 2022, the Indonesian House of Representatives (HOR) has passed the Personal Data Protection Bill into Law (PDP Law). However, the PDP Law is yet to be effective and is not...more
As previously introduced under the Government Regulation No. 35 of 2021 on the temporary employment agreement, outsourcing, working hours and breaks, and employment termination (GR 35/2021). The employer's obligation to file...more
In the implementing of one of its duties to prevent corruption from happening in Indonesia, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as Indonesian Corruption Watchdog issued Circular Letter No. 19 of 2021 regarding...more
Our third SEA View article highlights the Corruption Eradication Commission's (KPK) step-up in enforcement against corporate malfeasance and forecasts the longevity of this stance with upcoming leadership changes at...more