Google Fined €1 Billion by European Commission for Digital Markets Act Violations, Marking a Landmark Enforcement Action

Google has been penalized with a substantial fine of approximately €1 billion (equivalent to roughly US$1.07 billion or IDR 17 trillion at current exchange rates) by the European Commission, a…

Indonesian Government Confirms 8 Percent Commission Cap Exclusive to Two-Wheeled Online Transport as Regulation for Taxis Remains Under Review

The Indonesian government has officially clarified that the newly proposed 8 percent commission cap for online transportation services will be strictly applied to two-wheeled vehicles, commonly known as ojek online…

DPR RI Commission XII Approves IDR 27.33 Trillion Indicative Budget Ceiling for ESDM Ministry in 2027, Paving Way for Major Energy Initiatives

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Commission XII, responsible for energy, mineral resources, environment, and forestry affairs, officially approved the indicative budget ceiling for the Ministry of Energy and…

House of Representatives Commission III Criticizes Rien Wartia Trigina for Reporting Former Domestic Worker Under Data Protection Law

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Commission III has issued a sharp rebuke against Rien Wartia Trigina, popularly known as Erin, following her decision to file a counter-report against…

Four years into the Sexual Violence Crime Law, National Commission Highlights Surge in Cases.

JAKARTA – The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) has reported an alarming surge in sexual violence cases, projecting a staggering 22,848 incidents by 2025. This significant increase…

President Prabowo Subianto Demands Ride-Hailing Platforms Reduce Commission Fees to Below Ten Percent to Ensure Driver Welfare

President Prabowo Subianto has issued a stern ultimatum to major ride-hailing applications operating in Indonesia, specifically targeting industry giants Gojek and Grab, to significantly reduce the commission fees deducted from…

Aceh Information Commission Rules HGU Land Data as Public Information Following Legal Dispute with National Land Agency

The Aceh Information Commission (Komisi Informasi Aceh or KIA) has officially declared that data regarding Right to Cultivate (Hak Guna Usaha or HGU) permits constitutes public information that must be…