News andUpdates


News and Updates

Key Changes under Indonesia’s Labor Protection Bill

Indonesia's House of Representatives (“DPR”) issued a draft bill on Employment Protection (Rancangan Undang-Undang tentang Pelindungan Ketenagakerjaan, the “Labor Protection Bill”) in August 2026.…


Constitutional Court Clarifies Term “High Court” under Bankruptcy Law

On September 29, 2026, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (the “Court”) pronounced its decision in Case No. 243/PUU-XXIV/2026 concerning the judicial review of Law No. 37 of 2004…


Constitutional Court Decision on the Judicial Review of the Consumer Protection Law: Consumer Protection in Digital and Cross-Border Transactions

On September 29, 2026, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (the “Court”) pronounced, in an open plenary session, its decision on Case No. 86/PUU-XXIV/2026 (the “Decision”),…


Constitutional Court Mandates Color Labels on Food and Beverages

On September 29, 2026, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (the “Court”) pronounced, in an open plenary session, its decision in Case No. 110/PUU-XXIV/2026 (the “Decision”), which…


Constitutional Court Puts Procedures on Access Termination by Government

On September 29, 2026, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia (the “Court”) pronounced its decision in Case No. 311/PUU-XXIV/2026 (the “Decision”). The case was submitted and examined…


Long-Awaited Implementing Regulation of Personal Data Protection Law

On July 16, 2026, the Government of Indonesia enacted Government Regulation No. 33 of 2026 on Implementing Regulation of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (“GR 33/2026”). GR 33/2026…


Indonesia International Financial Centers Bill Passed by Parliament

On July 21, 2026, the Parliament passed the Bill on Indonesia International Financial Centers (the “Passed Bill”). The Passed Bill now awaits enactment by the President. Under the relevant law, the…


New Minister of Trade Regulation on Trade Through Electronic Systems

On June 4, 2026, the Minister of Trade (the “MOT”) enacted Regulation (Peraturan Menteri Perdagangan) No. 19 of 2026 on Trade Through Electronic Systems (“Regulation 19/2026”). Regulation 19/2026…


Updates on Foreign Exchange Market Transaction Requirements

On May 26, 2026, the Members of the Board of Governors of Central Bank of Indonesia (“Bank Indonesia”) enacted Regulation (Peraturan Anggota Dewan Gubernur or PADG) No. 11 of 2026 on Second Amendment…


New Regulation on Drugs Promotion and Advertising

The Indonesian Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan or “BPOM”) enacted BPOM Regulation No. 7 of 2026 dated April 29, 2026, on Drug Promotion and Advertising (“BPOM Reg…