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…

Thai Automotive Associations Urge Government to Impose 32 Percent Excise Tax on Chinese Electric Vehicle Imports to Safeguard Local Industry

The automotive landscape in Thailand, long referred to as the "Detroit of the East," is currently navigating a period of unprecedented turbulence as a coalition of domestic industry leaders issues…

Global Consensus Emerges as Nations Implement and Propose Social Media Bans for Under-16s to Safeguard Child Development.

A significant global shift towards stricter regulation of digital platforms for minors is underway, with an increasing number of countries enacting or proposing legislation to prohibit children under the age…

New Diving Regulations Implemented in Komodo National Park to Safeguard Marine Ecosystems

The Balai Taman Nasional Komodo (BTNK), or Komodo National Park Authority, has officially enacted new regulations governing marine tourism activities within its protected waters. Effective immediately, divers wishing to explore…

Maluku Provincial Government Intensifies Supervision of Fresh Plant-Based Food to Safeguard Public Health and Food Security

AMBON, REPUBLIKA.CO.ID – The Maluku Provincial Government has significantly intensified its oversight of Fresh Plant-Based Food (PSAT) across various traditional markets, a strategic move aimed at guaranteeing the safety and…

Maluku Strengthens Animal Supervision Ahead of Eid al-Adha 2026 to Safeguard Public Health and Livestock Industry

AMBON, MALUKU – With Eid al-Adha 2026 on the horizon, the Maluku Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Agency (BKHIT Maluku), in close collaboration with the Maluku Provincial Agriculture Office, has…

Indonesian Pediatric Society Urges Parents to Implement Age-Appropriate Sexual Education to Safeguard Children Against Potential Abuse

The Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI) has issued a comprehensive set of recommendations for parents regarding the implementation of sexual education for children, emphasizing that such discussions should begin as early…

Aceh Barat Implements Proactive Social Media Restrictions to Safeguard Students from Online Harms Ahead of National Regulation

MEULABOH, Aceh Barat – The Aceh Barat Regency Government has taken a decisive step to protect its young population, announcing a comprehensive policy to restrict students’ use of social media…

Indonesia’s Strategic Pivot: Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption to Safeguard Fiscal Health and Enhance Energy Security

The rapid acceleration of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Indonesia has emerged as a crucial strategic imperative, aimed at significantly mitigating the adverse impacts of volatile global oil prices on…