In the last five years, Indonesia has watched several major investment opportunities slip away—often not because of macroeconomic instability, but due to persistent interference from mass organizations (ormas) operating beyond the law. High-profile investors such as Tesla and LG have withdrawn plans to enter the country, citing regulatory uncertainty and environmental risks. Even projects already in development—like BYD’s electric vehicle factory in Subang—have experienced delays due to ground-level obstruction by ormas demanding access or concessions. To subscribe please click here
