Indonesia Cracks Down on International Online Gambling Syndicate, 321 Foreign Nationals Transferred for Further Investigation

Jakarta, Indonesia – On Sunday, May 10, 2026, a significant police operation culminated in the transfer of 321 foreign nationals (WNA) to various immigration detention centers and offices across Indonesia…

Revisiting Foreign Property Ownership: Indonesia Poises for Significant Regulatory Overhaul

The Indonesian Ministry of Agr Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively refining a proposed revision to Government Regulation (PP) No. 41 of 1996 concerning foreign ownership…

IHSG Closes Strong Week with 2.35% Gain Despite Significant Foreign Outflows of Rp1.6 Trillion

The Jakarta Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) concluded the trading week ending Friday, April 17, 2026, on a positive note, posting a marginal gain of 0.17% to close at 7,634.004.…

Foreign Scrutiny Highlights Alarming "Pump-and-Dump" Valuations and Market Integrity Concerns in Indonesia’s Capital Market

Jakarta’s capital market is currently under intense scrutiny from international financial media, notably the Financial Times, which has drawn attention to a troubling phenomenon colloquially known as "saham gorengan" –…

Indonesia Prepares Significant Overhaul of Foreign Property Ownership Regulations, Igniting Diverse Reactions Across Real Estate Sector

Indonesia’s Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively drafting revisions to Government Regulation No. 41 of 1996 concerning foreign ownership of property in the archipelago,…

Indonesia Considers Landmark Overhaul of Foreign Property Ownership Laws, Sparking Debate Over Market Impact and National Interests

The Indonesian Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively reviewing Government Regulation No. 41 of 1996 concerning foreign ownership of property in Indonesia. This proposed…

Indonesia Considers Sweeping Reforms to Foreign Property Ownership Laws Amidst Divided Opinions and Economic Imperatives

The Indonesian Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively deliberating significant revisions to Government Regulation (PP) No. 41 of 1996 concerning foreign ownership of property…

US Government Elevates Home Internet Routers to National Security Concern, Restricting Foreign-Made Devices

The United States government has initiated a significant shift in its approach to cybersecurity, reclassifying commonly overlooked home internet routers as high-risk devices with direct implications for national security. This…

Indonesia Poised to Overhaul Foreign Property Ownership Laws, Sparking Debate Over Market Stability and Investment Attraction

The Indonesian Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively deliberating significant revisions to Government Regulation (Peraturan Pemerintah or PP) No. 41 Year 1996 concerning foreign…