Regulation and Sustainability Challenges in Indonesia’s Multi-Million House Gecko Trade Industry
The house gecko, scientifically known as Gekko gecko, has transitioned from a common household inhabitant to a high-value commodity openly traded across Indonesia’s digital marketplaces. Recent investigations into major e-commerce…
Bali Legislature Pushes for Subak Regulation Revision Amid Alarming Rice Field Shrinkage and Insufficient Funding
The Bali Provincial Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) is advocating for a significant revision of the Regional Regulation (Perda) concerning Subak, Bali’s revered traditional irrigation system, aiming to establish 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…
Navigating Indonesia’s Property Market: A Deep Dive into the Growing Threat of Fraudulent Agents and the Urgent Need for Robust Regulation
The dream of property ownership or lucrative real estate investment in Indonesia is increasingly shadowed by the pervasive threat of fraudulent property agents, commonly referred to as "agen bodong." These…
Indonesia’s Landmark Child Protection Regulation Sees 200 Digital Platforms Submit Risk Assessments, Paving Way for Safer Online Ecosystem
JAKARTA – In a significant step towards fortifying the digital landscape for its youngest citizens, a total of 200 digital platforms operating across Indonesia have successfully submitted their mandatory self-assessment…
Snare Crisis in West Sumatra Highlights Urgent Need for Regulation as Young Sumatran Tiger Becomes Latest Victim
The critical endangerment of the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) has been brought into sharp focus once again following the rescue of an 11-month-old female tiger in Pasaman Regency, West…
Ministry of Forestry Regulation 6/2026 on Carbon Trading Aims to Empower Local Communities and Bolster Indonesia’s Green Economy
JAKARTA – The Ministry of Forestry (Kemenhut) has issued Regulation Number 6 of 2026 (Permenhut 6/2026), a landmark legal instrument designed to govern carbon trading through greenhouse gas emission offset…
Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry Unveils New Regulation to Democratize Carbon Trading, Empowering Local Communities in Forest Conservation
JAKARTA – The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry (Kemenhut) has officially released Ministerial Regulation (Permenhut) Number 6 of 2026, a landmark legislative instrument designed to govern carbon trading through the greenhouse…
Indonesia Reassesses Electric Vehicle Tax Incentives as New Ministerial Regulation Outlines Future Fiscal Framework for Battery-Powered Transport
The landscape of electric vehicle ownership in Indonesia is poised for a significant regulatory shift as the government moves to redefine the tax status of battery-powered transportation. For several years,…














