Blog Category: Legal Updates

Litigation in Indonesia: Challenging the Court’s Jurisdiction

Parties in Indonesia can challenge the court’s jurisdiction, which can be done by raising objections at the beginning of the legal proceedings in the form of an exception. These exceptions encompass:   Absolute competence, which challenges the court’s jurisdiction based on the subject matter of the case. For instance, if a defendant contends that the Litigation in Indonesia: Challenging the Court’s Jurisdiction

Employing Foreign Workers in Indonesia

Under Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Regulation No. 10/2018, dated 11 July 2018, regarding procedures for the utilization of foreign manpower, employers intending to employ expatriates must have a foreign worker utilization plan (RPTKA). The RPTKA is a plan to employ expatriate manpower in certain positions for a certain period that is approved by the MOM. Employing Foreign Workers in Indonesia

Liability for Digital Health Products and Services in Indonesia

To comply with Indonesian law, digital platforms typically enter into an agreement with the healthcare facilities and/or healthcare professionals with which they engage and provide terms and conditions (terms) to be agreed upon by platform users. These agreements and terms typically specify the liabilities for the digital platforms and the healthcare facilities or healthcare professionals Liability for Digital Health Products and Services in Indonesia

Diving into GR 30/2024: Water Resources Usage and Licensing for Companies in Indonesia

Indonesia’s new Government Regulation No. 30 of 2024 regarding Water Resource Management (“GR 30/2024“), issued on August 14, 2024, seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for sustainable water resource management, aimed at protecting water resources while supporting productive use. The scope of resources covered includes surface water (from rivers, coasts, etc.) and groundwater. GR 30/2024 Diving into GR 30/2024: Water Resources Usage and Licensing for Companies in Indonesia

Energy Transition in Indonesia

The Indonesian government expects geothermal, hydropower and bioenergy to be among the primary energy sources in Indonesia from 2015 until 2050, as outlined in Presidential Regulation No. 22 of 2017 regarding the National Energy General Plan (PR 22/2017). PR 22/2017 also aims to increase the share of renewable energy in the energy supply mix from Energy Transition in Indonesia

Indonesia Government Regulation Looks to Attract Investors to IKN with Improved Incentives

In 2023, the Indonesian government issued Government Regulation No. 12 of 2023 regarding the Issuance of Business Licenses, Ease of Doing Business, and Investment Facilities for Business Actors Within the Capital City of Nusantara (Ibu Kota Nusantara or “IKN”) (“GR 12/2023”) to attract investors to invest and do business in IKN and areas of Kalimantan Indonesia Government Regulation Looks to Attract Investors to IKN with Improved Incentives