President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo finally signed Government Regulation (PP) no. 25/2024 which amends PP No. 96/2021 concerning Implementation of Mineral and Coal Mining Business Activities. The amendments contain several new clauses, including that special mining business license areas or WIUPK can be offered on a priority basis to business entities owned by religious community organizations. The amendment plan was previously said to have caused a debate between the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Pandjaitan, and the Minister of Investment, Bahlil Lahadalia. Nevertheless, after the changes were finally promulgated, the provisions caused stir in the public.To subscribe please click here
