Expertise: Government

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

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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

SSEK Helps Host Special Event on Indonesia’s New Capital

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SSEK Law Firm and Castle Asia, a consulting firm with more than 30 years of experience in Indonesia, recently held a special event to discuss Indonesia’s planned new capital, Capital City of Nusantara (Ibu Kota Nusantara or IKN). The event, “Nusantara’s Development Trajectory and Long-Term Planning,” featured Bambang Susantono, Presidential Special Envoy for International Cooperation … SSEK Helps Host Special Event on Indonesia’s New Capital

SSEK Founding Partner Quoted in ABLJ Article on Legal and Business Trends in Indonesia

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SSEK Law Firm founding partner Ira A. Eddymurthy was quoted in an Asia Business Law Journal article on legal and business expectations in Indonesia following the election in February. Ira, discussing the reactions of foreign clients to the election and the change of leadership, said clients wanted to see the new composition of the ministries, … SSEK Founding Partner Quoted in ABLJ Article on Legal and Business Trends in Indonesia

SSEK Partner Joins AmCham Indonesia Meeting with Deputy for Investment Climate Development

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka was part of an American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (AmCham Indonesia) meeting with the Deputy for Investment Climate Development at the Ministry of Investment/BKPM. The meeting focused on the ministry’s priorities for enhancing Indonesia’s investment climate, including the planned revision of the government regulation on risk-based business … SSEK Partner Joins AmCham Indonesia Meeting with Deputy for Investment Climate Development

SSEK Nominated for Best Company at Manpower Ministry Awards

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SSEK Law Firm was nominated for Best Company at the 2024 Naker Awards. The Naker Awards are organized by Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) to recognize employers, employees, and companies for their professional contributions and dedication to the field of employment.

SSEK Lawyers Attend Business Chambers and Trade Agencies Meeting on IKN

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka and associate Tiffanny Nasya Massie attended the recent Meeting of Business Chambers and Trade Agencies for International Cooperation on Nusantara. The meeting was organized by the Presidential Special Envoy for International Cooperation on Nusantara Capital of the Republic of Indonesia. This inaugural event invited representatives of selected business … SSEK Lawyers Attend Business Chambers and Trade Agencies Meeting on IKN

SSEK Partner Joins AmCham Indonesia Meeting with New US Ambassador

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka was part of the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (AmCham Indonesia) meeting with the new US Ambassador to Indonesia, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir. Stephen is a member of the AmCham Indonesia Board of Governors. The AmCham Indonesia delegation touched on a number of key areas, including ways to … SSEK Partner Joins AmCham Indonesia Meeting with New US Ambassador

Looking Ahead to Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Agency

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The introduction of Law No. 27 of 2022 regarding Personal Data Protection (“PDP Law”) on October 17, 2022, marked a significant step toward strengthening data protection in Indonesia. Among other actions, the PDP Law calls for the creation of a new data protection body, the Personal Data Protection Agency (“PDP Agency”), which will be an … Looking Ahead to Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Agency

Indonesia Employment Law Update: Mandatory Employer and Employee Contributions for Public Housing Savings Program

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The Indonesian government has issued a new regulation on the public housing savings program and the contributions by employers and employees that will become mandatory beginning in 2027. Government Regulation No. 21 of 2024 (“GR 21/2024”) was enacted on May 20, 2024. It amends Government Regulation No. 25 of 2020 regarding the Implementation of the … Indonesia Employment Law Update: Mandatory Employer and Employee Contributions for Public Housing Savings Program

Fortifying Indonesia’s Cyber Defenses: New Regulations for National Security and Crisis Management

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Indonesia’s Presidential Regulation No. 47 of 2023 regarding National Cyber Security Strategy and Cyber Crisis Management (“PR 47/2023”) was enacted on July 20, 2023. This regulation provides strategic guidelines for government institutions and stakeholders to enhance (i) national cybersecurity and (ii) cyber crisis management. Central to this effort is the National Cyber and Crypto Agency … Fortifying Indonesia’s Cyber Defenses: New Regulations for National Security and Crisis Management