LATEST UPDATES
Rooting Carbon in the Fields: Minister of Agriculture Regulation No. 18 of 2026 on Carbon Trading through GHG Emission Offsets in the Agriculture Sector
Minister of Agriculture Regulation No. 18 of 2026 sets the procedures for carbon trading through GHG emission offsets in the agriculture sector. This update covers who may trade, farmer partnerships and benefit-sharing, the approval and Authorization pathways, and what existing projects need to do.
OJK Regulation 5/2026: OJK Revamps the Investment Manager Licensing Regime
On 29 April 2026, the OJK issued OJK Regulation No. 5 of 2026, introducing significant reforms to the long-standing licensing and regulatory framework for Investment Managers. This ARMA Update highlights the key changes, particularly the introduction of a business activity-based licensing classification that aligns the Investment Manager licensing regime with that of other securities companies.
Governing Law Is Not Boilerplate: Enforcement, Asset Recovery, and the Strategic Reality of Cross-Border Entertainment Contracts
This update examines why choice of governing law and dispute resolution forum is a strategic commercial decision in cross-border entertainment transactions, and how Indonesian production houses can structure that choice to preserve real enforcement leverage when a dispute arises.
New Coal Blending Approval and Enhanced RKAB Reporting under MEMR Regulation No. 6 of 2026
MEMR Regulation No. 6 of 2026 introduces a new approval regime for coal blending activities, expands quarterly reporting obligations under the RKAB framework, and clarifies the correction mechanism for errors in RKAB decisions. Coal mining licence holders conducting coal blending activities must obtain prior MEMR approval and comply with additional reporting requirements.
Exit Strategy in Indonesian M&A: Practical Considerations
In Indonesian M&A practice, a profitable business is not necessarily an easy business to sell. Exit issues often surface only when shareholders begin exploring a sale and encounter valuation gaps, buyer concerns, or issues with the company’s structure, governance, regulatory position, or key contractual arrangements.
Indonesia’s New Carbon Trading Framework for the Waste Sector: An Overview of Minister of Environment/BPLH Regulation No. 11 of 2026
Minister of Environment/Environmental Control Agency Regulation No. 11 of 2026 establishes Indonesia’s new framework for carbon trading in the waste sector, covering domestic and international carbon trading, GHG emissions trading and offsets, registration and reporting, as well as monitoring and evaluation. The regulation provides a framework for stakeholders to participate in waste-sector carbon trading while supporting Indonesia’s NDC targets and international carbon market commitments.
Employment Series: Termination Benefits - Separation Pay Following Termination of Employment under Indonesian Law
Under Indonesian law (GR 35/2021), terminating an employment relationship triggers specific statutory obligations. While fixed-term (PKWT) employees are entitled to compensation pay, Separation Pay (Uang Pisah) specifically applies to permanent (PKWTT) employees under certain conditions.
Indonesia’s Wellness Industry: Navigating a Rapidly Growing Consumer Market
Indonesia’s wellness industry has evolved from a niche consumer segment into one of the country’s fastest-growing lifestyle markets. Supported by favourable demographics, rising disposable income, increasing health awareness, rapid digitalization, and evolving consumer preferences, the sector presents significant opportunities for businesses across the fitness, beauty, healthcare, nutrition, hospitality, retail, and digital wellness industries. As market growth accelerates, businesses entering the sector must also navigate Indonesia’s risk-based licensing regime, sector-specific regulations, and evolving compliance requirements.
Foundation Assets in Indonesia: Key Rules on Sources, Use, and Reporting
A foundation's assets are subject to strict legal rules governing how they are acquired, managed, used, and reported. Understanding these requirements is essential to maintaining good governance, ensuring accountability, and preserving the foundation's charitable purpose.