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Legal Compliance Assessment of the Malaysian Health Sector Through the Lens of Privacy Policies
Jan 04, 2023
Value of information privacy has changed over time. Hence a weak personal data protection legal system will increase the threats and damages to individuals, especially in case of sensitive data like health information. Considering increasing amount of incidents,
An Introduction to the Indonesia Second-home Visa
Dec 29, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a catastrophe for Indonesia's economy. Indonesia has been facing a recession since 2020, when the economic growth plunged to -2.07%. The recovery began in 2021, indicated by the surge of the economic growth. In 2022, the recovery has continued to be the focus for the Government of Indonesia, thus the government focusing on creating law in Indonesia and regulation in Indonesia that can make investment easier. However, the economic uncertainty for 2023 is haunting. Global economic growth is predicted to be slowed due...
Terminating the Electrical Steam Power Plant Under Presidential Regulation No. 112 of 2022 in Indonesia
Dec 20, 2022
The promulgation of the law in Indonesia by Presidential Regulation No. 112 of 2022 concerning the Acceleration of Renewable Energy Development for Electricity Supply ("PR 112/2022") is a sign that Indonesia will start implementing low-emission electricity projects to protect the environment. PR 112/2022 stipulates the Electric Supply Business Plan (Rencana Usaha Penyediaan Tenaga...
Paid-Up Capital Requirements for Existing Foreign Direct Investment Companies (PT PMA) Before the Enactment of Guidelines and Procedure for Risk-Based Licensing and Investment Facilities (BKPM) Regulation No. 4 Of 2021 in Indonesia
Dec 14, 2022
The Ministry of Investment/Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal or "BKPM") issued BKPM Regulation No. 4 of 2021 on Guidelines and...
Expansion Guidelines for Mining Business Permit Areas (Wilayah Izin Usaha Pertambangan/"WIUP") and Special Mining Business Permit Areas (Wilayah Izin Usaha Pertambangan Khusus/"WIUPK") for Mineral and Coal Conservation in Indonesia
Dec 08, 2022
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Arifin Tasrif, issued the Minister of Energy and..
2023 Adjustment of Minimum Wage for Workers in Indonesia
Nov 30, 2022
A new year reflects business progress and continuity for both business actors and workers. Along with economic development in Indonesia, more job opportunities are open for the public and the wages of workers shall be at the standardized Minimum Wage. If business actors do not heed the wage provisions stipulated in the Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 18 of 2022 concerning the Determination of the 2023 Minimum Wage by law in Indonesia ("MoMR 18/2022"), then the sanctions are....
The Obligation to Register Fixed Term Employment Agreements in Indonesia
Nov 23, 2022
The Fixed Term Employment Agreement or Perjanjian Kerja Waktu Tertentu (PKWT) based on Indonesian government regulation, is regulated under Government Regulation No. 35 of 2021 on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts, Outsourcing, Hours Of Work, And The Procedure For The Termination Of Employment ("GR 35/2021"), which implements the Indonesian Job Creation Law under the government's effort to provide greater protection to employees (workers/labors)....
Key Points in the Minister of Health Regulation (PMK) No. 24 of 2022 on Medical Records in Indonesia
Nov 16, 2022
On 31 August 2022, the Ministry of Health of Indonesia issued the Minister of Health Regulation No. 24 of 2022 on Medical Records ("PMK 24/2022"). The PMK 24/2022 is a regulatory framework that functions as the implementation of the health technology transformation in Indonesia, which is Indonesia's sixth pillar of Health Transformation. The PMK 24/2022 has replaced the PMK No. 269 of 2008 on Medical Records. The main issues in the PMK 24/2022 are data storage and transfer, which are also subject to Law No.27 of 2022 concerning Privacy Data Protection ("PDP Law")....
The Importance of the Construction Safety Management System (SMKK) in Indonesia
Nov 10, 2022
On 2 February 2021, the government issued Indonesian Government Regulation No. 14 of 2021 as an amendment to Government Regulation No. 22 of 2020 on the Implementation of Law No. 2 of 2017 on Construction Services (Amended GR 22/2020). One of the most significant changes in Amended GR 22/2020 is regarding the Construction Safety Management System (SMKK).
A Brief Overview of the Indonesian Personal Data Protection Law
Nov 02, 2022
President Joko Widodo officially ratified Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (PDP Law) on 17 October 2022, which has been expected for a long time, ever since the first draft was released for public comment on 28 January 2020. Before the PDP Law was ratified, personal data protection regulation in Indonesia was not codified under a particular law. Instead, it was regulated in more than 30 different laws and regulations...