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With the Omnibus Law becoming effective on 2 November 2020, the Indonesian government has issued a series of regulations to guide its implementation, including what we consider to be a ‘mixed bag’ of labour reforms. We highlight the key changes under these labour reforms that employers need to consider. Read more
We set out our key observations on important Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) changes under the New Investment List that are relevant to businesses operating in Indonesia’s consumer sector. Read more
Indonesia's New Investment List contains significant changes to foreign direct investment in Indonesia, including the liberalisation of certain important business segments within the Energy, Resources and Infrastructure sectors. Read more
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law has been heralded for introducing significant reforms in a range of areas, including Indonesia’s laws on investment, employment, immigration, environmental standards, business licensing and building permits. In this article we discuss the potential impact on investors in the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors. Read more
Law No. 36 of 1999 on Telecommunications, which is the core legislation governing the telecommunications sector in Indonesia, is one of 78 laws amended by the Omnibus Law. The changes to the telecommunications law are intended to help accelerate Indonesia’s digital economy. Read more
The labour reforms in the Omnibus Law have largely been controversial because they are widely reported to introduce a fundamental shift in employee protection in Indonesia. While this is true for certain aspects of the law, such as employee entitlements upon termination, employers should be mindful that many of the changes may actually be employee-friendly. Read more
Indonesia’s widely heralded, but controversial, Omnibus Law is intended to remove a plethora of complexities and red tape across a range of existing laws that are seen to hinder business efficiency in Indonesia. It also aims to significantly reduce the barriers to foreign investment, supporting a more open and competitive economy. Read more