Menpora Erick Thohir Urges IMI to Propel Sport Tourism and National Automotive Industry, Aligning with President Prabowo’s Economic Vision

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Indonesia’s Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora), Erick Thohir, has strongly encouraged the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI) to intensify its pivotal role in advancing the nation’s…

Malaysia Considers Adopting Indonesian Model for Centralized Music Royalty Collection Amidst Industry Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s vibrant creative industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, as prominent arts activists formally propose that the government assume direct control over the collection…

Indonesia Considers Sweeping Revisions to Foreign Property Ownership Regulations, Sparking Debate Among Industry Leaders

The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively deliberating significant revisions to Government Regulation Number 41 of 1996, a foundational legal instrument governing foreign ownership…

Indonesia Ratifies ILO Convention 188 to Transform the Fishing Industry and Strengthen Worker Protections

Indonesia officially ratified the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention Number 188 concerning Work in Fishing (C-188) on May 1, 2026. This landmark decision, formalized through a Presidential Regulation signed by…

Indonesia’s New Super-Luxury Property Tax Policy Sparks Industry Alarm and Economic Debate

A significant shift in Indonesia’s property taxation landscape, set to take effect on June 1, 2015, with the imposition of a five percent Income Tax (PPh) on "super-luxury" properties, has…

Indonesia Revisits Foreign Property Ownership Laws Amidst Divided Industry Opinion and Economic Ambitions

The Indonesian Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) is actively deliberating significant revisions to Government Regulation (PP) Number 41 of 1996, which governs foreign ownership of…

Indonesia’s Super-Luxury Property Tax Policy Sparks Industry Outcry Amidst Economic Headwinds

Indonesia’s property sector braced for significant headwinds following the government’s decision to implement a new five percent income tax (PPh) on "super-luxury" properties, effective June 1, 2015. This policy, which…

The "No Makeup" Makeup Look: Embracing Natural Beauty in the Evolving Cosmetics Industry

The beauty industry is witnessing a significant shift, with a discernible movement away from bold, statement makeup towards a more understated, natural aesthetic. This evolution is prominently reflected in the…

Indonesia Debates Landmark Property Law Revision: Extending Foreigners’ Right of Use While Sparking Industry Division and Economic Safeguard Concerns

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

Showbiz Round Up Highlights Anji’s New Marriage Desmiliana Ariyana’s Conversion and Ethical Disputes in the Indonesian Entertainment Industry

The Indonesian entertainment landscape has been dominated this week by a series of high-profile developments ranging from unexpected celebrity nuptials to serious allegations regarding filmmaking ethics and domestic legal disputes.…

Indonesia Unveils Sweeping Commodity Export Overhaul, Industry Leaders Voice Concerns Over Market Access

President-elect Prabowo Subianto, during his address at the 19th Plenary Session of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) concerning the Macroeconomic Policy Framework and Fiscal Policy Principles (KEM PPKF) for…