Indonesia Introduces New Rules for Internships and Workplace Training
,Indonesia’s Law No. 27 of 2026 concerning Labor Protection (“Law 27/2026”) introduces new requirements for internships and workplace training. Enacted on 28 October 2026, the law replaces Law No. 13 of 2003 on Manpower and certain manpower provisions of the Job Creation Law. It was introduced following a Constitutional Court decision calling for manpower rules […]
BPH Migas Sets Fixed Reporting Deadlines for Natural Gas Pipeline Regulatory Accounts
The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (Badan Pengatur Hilir Minyak dan Gas Bumi, or “BPH Migas”) has issued Regulation No. 4 of 2026 on Regulatory Accounts for Business Entities Engaged in Natural Gas Pipeline Transportation (“Regulation 4/2026”). The regulation replaces and repeals BPH Migas Regulation No. 21/P/BPH MIGAS/III/2011 (“Regulation 21/2011”). It was stipulated on […]
Environmental Supervision in Business Zones Is Overhauled
About the Regulation Minister of Environment/Head of the Environmental Control Agency Regulation No. 14 of 2026 governs the supervision of Detailed Environmental Management Plans (Rencana Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup or RKL) and Detailed Environmental Monitoring Plans (Rencana Pemantauan Lingkungan Hidup or RPL), collectively referred to as Detailed RKL-RPL, as well as environmental administrative sanctions in zones. […]
Indonesia Sets New Accreditation Rules for Migrant Worker Placement Companies
A new regulation establishes how Indonesia will assess the performance and compliance of licensed migrant worker placement companies. Self-assessment and an integrated digital system are scheduled to begin in 2027. On 28 October 2026, the Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers/Head of the Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Agency issued Ministerial Regulation No. 14 […]
Changes to Import Policies and Regulations: Adjustments to Import Licensing, Reporting Obligations, and Administrative Sanctions for Importers
Overview The Indonesian Government, through the Ministry of Trade, has issued Minister of Trade Regulation Number 18 of 2026 concerning the Second Amendment to Minister of Trade Regulation Number 16 of 2025 on Import Policies and Regulations (“MOT Regulation 18/2026”). The Regulation introduces several adjustments to Indonesia’s import regulatory framework, particularly concerning import licensing procedures, […]
Indonesia’s New Halal Guidelines for Retail Sales: What Businesses Need to Prepare
Indonesia’s halal compliance framework extends beyond the products on store shelves to the way retailers receive, store, display and sell them. BPJPH Head Decree No. 376 of 2026 introduces guidelines for implementing the Halal Product Assurance System for sales services, with practical implications for supermarkets, pharmacies, cosmetics retailers and businesses selling through electronic commerce. A […]
Indonesia Introduces Halal Product Assurance Guidelines for Natural Medicines, Quasi-Drugs and Health Supplement
On 12 October 2026, Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal or “BPJPH”) issued Decree of the Head of BPJPH Number 371 of 2026 concerning Guidelines for Implementing the Halal Product Assurance System for Natural Medicines, Quasi-Drugs and Health Supplements (“Decree 371/2026”), which came into effect on 18 October 2026. The decree […]
Indonesia Tightens Data Privacy Rules With Government Regulation Number 33 of 2026
Introduction Following the issuance of Government Regulation No. 33 of 2026 on the Implementation of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (”GR 33/2026”), Indonesia has significantly expanded its operational personal data protection framework. While Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (”PDP Law”) established the principal rights of Personal Data […]