Expertise: Government

Event Recap: Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia and Singapore

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On April 30, 2025, SSEK Law Firm and Withers KhattarWong hosted a hybrid seminar titled Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia and Singapore. The event brought together experts to discuss the implications of recently announced or anticipated U.S. tariffs on businesses operating in Southeast Asia. Held at SSEK’s office in Jakarta and streamed … Event Recap: Understanding the Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Indonesia and Singapore

Indonesia Legal Update: Government Forms Task Force to Drive Energy Transition and Green Economy

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On March 17, 2025, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs issued Ministerial Decree No. 141/2025, which established the Energy Transition and Green Economy Task Force (“TEH Task Force”). The TEH Task Force was established to lead Indonesia’s cross-sectoral efforts to implement a just, inclusive, and measurable green transition, in line with the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term … Indonesia Legal Update: Government Forms Task Force to Drive Energy Transition and Green Economy

SSEK Partners Discuss Legal Aspects of Healthcare Industry for BPJS Employment

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SSEK Law Firm partners Dewi Savitri Reni (Vitri) and Nico A. P. Mooduto were featured speakers in a discussion on the legal aspects of the Indonesian healthcare industry for the Social Security Administering Body for Employment (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan). Vitri and Nico covered the regulatory framework and legal compliance related to the management and direct investment … SSEK Partners Discuss Legal Aspects of Healthcare Industry for BPJS Employment

Stricter Measures Ahead: Analyzing New Amendment to Indonesia’s Immigration Law

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A new amendment passed on 19 September 2024 introduces significant changes to how Indonesia’s Immigration Law (Law No. 6 of 2011 regarding Immigration) is enforced, with a notable impact on foreign nationals. We look at seven key changes in Law No. 63 of 2024 regarding the Third Amendment to Law No. 6 of 2011 regarding … Stricter Measures Ahead: Analyzing New Amendment to Indonesia’s Immigration Law

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