A regulation issued in 2018 – Minister of Research and Higher Education (“MRHE“) Regulation No. 53 of 2018 regarding Foreign Higher Education dated October 30, 2018 (“MRHE Regulation 53/2018“) – has made it possible for foreign entities to establish a university in Indonesia, subject to certain conditions and restrictions, including cooperation with a local university. … Establishing a University in Indonesia with Foreign Investment
There has been some noise recently about the Indonesian Government’s intention to open investment opportunities for foreign universities. The chairman of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal or “BKPM“), Thomas Lembong, said in early 2019 that the government was considering changes to the foreign capital investment rules for foreign universities. According to … Employment Law and Foreign Investment in Indonesia’s Higher Education Sector
The need for robust protections for intellectual property (“IP“) and confidential data has become only more glaring as we stride fully into the digital era. This applies to companies and business sectors across the board, including the education sector. Universities generate a large amount of IP, whether generated by the universities themselves, including through research … A Lesson for Universities in Indonesia on IP and Data Protection
The chairman of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal or “BKPM“), Thomas Lembong, said on February 13, 2019, that the government was considering changes to the foreign capital investment rules for foreign universities and hospitals. According to Lembong, the changes being considered would open the way for foreign universities to open campuses … Indonesia Considers Opening Investment Opportunities for Foreign Universities and Hospitals
