Strategic Mineral Mining Practices in Indonesia

Strategic Mineral Mining Practices in Indonesia

As a country rich in mineral resources, particularly strategic minerals, Indonesia continues to enhance its mining governance to support sustainable development. Strategic minerals, such as nickel, copper, gold, bauxite, and rare earth elements, play an essential role...

A Comprehensive Guide to International Trademark Registration

A Comprehensive Guide to International Trademark Registration

International trademark registration is a crucial step for brand owners to protect their intellectual property rights abroad. By registering an international trademark, brand owners can ensure that their trademark rights are recognized globally. The legal basis for...

Comparative Analysis of Tax Systems in Indonesia and Malaysia

Comparative Analysis of Tax Systems in Indonesia and Malaysia

The tax system is a fundamental pillar supporting a country's economic stability and infrastructure financing. Taxes serve as a primary source of funding for various government projects and programs aimed at enhancing public welfare. This comparative analysis examines...

Regulations on Import Duty Exemptions for Electric Vehicles

Regulations on Import Duty Exemptions for Electric Vehicles

The provision of import duty exemptions for electric vehicles (EVs) until December 2025 is expected to bring multiple benefits, both in driving sustainable national economic growth and in supporting Indonesia’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions through EV adoption....

The Latest Government’s Strategy to Reduce Salt Import

The Latest Government’s Strategy to Reduce Salt Import

The Ministry of Industry has revealed that the national salt demand in 2022 reached 4.5 million tons, consisting of 3.7 million tons for the processing industry and 800 thousand tons for household and commercial consumption. Indonesia usually imports salts from other...

Criminal Sanctions for Perpetrators of Domestic Violence

Criminal Sanctions for Perpetrators of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a form of violation of human rights. In addition, domestic violence is classified as a form of crime against human dignity and discrimination. Domestic violence can be defined as an act or actions that result in physical, psychological, and sexual...

New Penalty for Coal DMO Violations

New Penalty for Coal DMO Violations

Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati issued a new regulation on penalty and compensation funds for coal companies that do not follow the rules for fulfilling domestic needs, or known as domestic market obligations (DMO). The regulation,  Minister of Finance...

New Regulation on Regional Accounts Receivable Write-Off

New Regulation on Regional Accounts Receivable Write-Off

At present, there are 3,981 Case Files of State Receivables (BKPN) with a value of more than Rp469 billion. Given the high value of bad debts, it is necessary to have a strong collaboration between the Ministry of Finance as the state financial manager with the...