INDONESIA'S NEW REGULATION ON THE EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN MANPOWER: OFFERING SOME CLARITY WHILE RAISING QUESTIONS

The Indonesian government issues regulations and policies to control and mitigate the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issue 5, January 2026 | A new presidential regulation is expected to introduce more detailed human rights due diligence requirements for Indonesian businesses in 2026. This update highlights the current framework and what businesses should expect.

Issue 1, January 2025 | Indonesia’s digital regulations require foreign platforms to register and comply with local rules, with blocking of market access as a key enforcement mechanism.

On 14 September 2018 the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing of the Republic of Indonesia introduced Regulation of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing of the Republic of Indonesia Number 23/PRT/M/2018 on the Owners and Occupants’ Association of Multistoried Dwelling Units (“Regulation 23”).