
Prohibition of Withholding Diplomas and Personal Documents by Employers
The Government of Indonesia, through the Ministry of Manpower, has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting workers rights by issuing Minister of Manpower Circular No. M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 concerning the Prohibition of Withholding Diplomas and/or Personal Documents Belonging to Workers/Laborers by Employers…

Initial Public Offering (IPO): Preparing a Company to Go Public in Indonesia
When discussing the capital markets, the topic of IPO is certainly one that cannot be overlooked. Initial Public Offering (IPO), which refers to the process of transforming a company’s funding structure from privately held to publicly owned. An IPO is one of the key methods for a company to raise capital from the public by selling a portion of its shares in the stock market…

Electricity Supply Business Plan 2025-2034 Officially Launched to Guide Indonesia’s Power Sector
The government continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainable energy development through the release of the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) of PT PLN (Persero) for the 2025-2034 period. This document serves as a strategic guide for transforming the national electricity sector, with a focus on reducing dependence on fossil fuels and expanding electricity access to remote areas…

Two Strategic Government Regulations Drive Improved Mining Governance and Clean Energy Transition
In an effort to strengthen governance in the mining sector and accelerate the transition toward clean energy, the Government of Indonesia has issued new regulations aimed at enhancing sustainable resource management and supporting national decarbonization goals. These regulatory measures reflect the government’s ongoing commitment to balancing economic development with environmental responsibility…

Effective Management of Employment Termination: Legal Considerations and Schinder Law Firm Success Stories
Termination of employment is one of the most sensitive and contentious aspects of labor law in Indonesia. Employers must navigate a complex regulatory framework to ensure compliance with statutory obligations and avoid costly disputes. At Arta & Partners, we have successfully represented both domestic and multinational clients in various labor disputes, ensuring fair outcomes and risk mitigation…

Indonesia’s Biomass Co-Firing Strategy: Unlocking Cleaner Power Amid Structural Challenges
As part of its energy transition roadmap, Indonesia is embracing biomass co-firing as a key decarbonization strategy. With ambitions to reach 23% renewable energy by 2025 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, the government is transforming over 100 coal-fired power plants to integrate biomass…

Bridging Arbitration Powerhouses: What HKIAC-SCCA Cooperation Means for Indonesia’s Legal and Business Landscape
In a strategic move that reinforces the global shift toward more diverse and inclusive arbitration hubs, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) and the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (“SCCA”) signed a Cooperation Agreement…

Indonesia’s New Regulation on Government Guarantee: What Investors Should Know
In early 2025, the Indonesian Government introduced Minister of Finance Regulation No. 5/2025 (‘MoF Reg. 5/2025’), marking a significant step forward in strengthening investor confidence in the country’s renewable energy sector. ..

CIETAC Strengthens Ties with Austria to Boost Legal and Trade Cooperation
In March 2025, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), under the leadership of Vice President Xie Changqing, concluded a significant legal diplomacy mission to Austria aimed at advancing Sino-Austrian economic and legal collaboration. The visit was part of China’s broader internationalization…

Government Regulation No. 8/2025: Exporters Required to Retain Export Proceeds from Natural Resources Domestically
The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, has introduced a significant policy aimed at strengthening national economic resilience by requiring the retention of Export Proceeds from Natural Resources (DHE SDA) within the country…
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