Year Category: 2025

Deadline Ahead: Public ESPs in Indonesia Must Comply with New Data Rules by March 2026

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Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (“MOCDA”) has introduced a new regulatory framework that significantly affects Public Electronic System Providers (“Public ESPs”) in the country. MOCDA Regulation No. 5 of 2025, dated March 18, 2025, regarding Public ESPs (“MOCDA Reg. 5/2025”) was issued as an implementing regulation for Government Regulation No. 71 of 2019, … Deadline Ahead: Public ESPs in Indonesia Must Comply with New Data Rules by March 2026

Arbitration in Indonesia: 2025 Legal Overview and Key Developments

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SSEK Law Firm partners Nico Angelo Putra Mooduto and Mahareksha Singh Dillon, senior associate Vinka Damiandra A. Larasati, and associate Talitha Amanda Ekadhani have authored the Indonesia chapter in the newly released International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2025 guide, published by Global Legal Insights (GLI). Read the Indonesia chapter here. Explore the full 2025 Arbitration … Arbitration in Indonesia: 2025 Legal Overview and Key Developments

Maritime Compliance in Indonesia: How Port State Control Affects Shipping Operators

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Under Article 218 of the Indonesian Shipping Law, a harbor master (syahbandar) has the authority to conduct seaworthiness and safety inspections of Indonesian-flagged ships, and of foreign-flagged ships at Indonesian ports. Harbor masters’ powers also include the authority to inspect vessels and seek information for the purpose of gathering evidence in relation to marine casualties. … Maritime Compliance in Indonesia: How Port State Control Affects Shipping Operators

SSEK Hosts Event on Workplace Investigations Across Borders

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SSEK Law Firm was pleased to host a successful hybrid event, “Workplace Investigations Across Borders: Legal and Compliance Insights for Indonesia, Singapore & Malaysia.” The session brought together legal experts from Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia to explore the practical and legal complexities of cross-border workplace investigations. Topics included best practices for managing employee misconduct, securing … SSEK Hosts Event on Workplace Investigations Across Borders

Navigating BPOM Registration: A Guide to Cosmetics Distribution Permits in Indonesia

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In February 2025, Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) took decisive action by recalling 91 illegal and hazardous cosmetics and skincare products that lacked proper Distribution Permits. These products were found to contain hazardous substances, including mercury, which with long-term exposure can pose serious health risks, such as an increased risk of … Navigating BPOM Registration: A Guide to Cosmetics Distribution Permits in Indonesia

How Foreign Investors Can Establish a Business in Indonesia: A Legal Guide

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Since the introduction of reforms in 2018 aimed at improving the investment climate, Indonesia has streamlined the foreign investment process significantly. Foreign investors are no longer required to obtain specific government authorization prior to establishing their business, aside from the necessary approvals mandated by regulatory bodies in certain highly regulated sectors. Subject to shareholding restrictions … How Foreign Investors Can Establish a Business in Indonesia: A Legal Guide

Arbitration in Indonesia: When Can an Award Be Annulled or Refused?

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In Indonesia, parties may challenge an arbitral award in very limited and specific circumstances, as arbitral awards are generally considered final and binding. However, parties are given the opportunity to file a request to annul a domestic arbitration award if there are grounds to suspect that the award involves any of the following elements.   … Arbitration in Indonesia: When Can an Award Be Annulled or Refused?

IP Infringement in Indonesia: Legal Remedies and Criminal Sanctions Explained

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Generally, remedies for parties that suffer from intellectual property rights infringement are claims for damages and cessation of the unlawful act by the infringer. These claims are to be filed with the commercial courts, except for claims related to the infringement of trade secrets and plant variety protection, which are to be filed with the … IP Infringement in Indonesia: Legal Remedies and Criminal Sanctions Explained

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

SSEK Partner Shares Insights on eFishery Case in Asian Legal Business Article on Indonesia’s Startup Ecosystem

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SSEK Law Firm partner Winnie Yamashita Rolindrawan has been featured in an Asian Legal Business (ALB) article on the eFishery case and Indonesia’s startup ecosystem. The article examines the legal and regulatory considerations surrounding the eFishery case and its broader implications for Indonesia’s startup landscape. Winnie provides expert commentary on key governance issues, regulatory expectations, … SSEK Partner Shares Insights on eFishery Case in Asian Legal Business Article on Indonesia’s Startup Ecosystem