Five years ago China Sonangol International Holding made headlines after it decided to boost its presence in Indonesia through China Sonangol Land. Together with its Indonesian partner Media Group (controlled by Surya Paloh, chairman of NasDem Party), they established...

In recent months, everything related to the export of lobster seeds has been in the spotlight. Starting from the attention of the Minister of Marine and Fisheries Edhy Prabowo for giving licenses to several troubled lobster seed exporters, followed by smuggling of lobster seeds by 14 exporting companies, and now an alleged monopoly. Due to this suspicion, the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) took the initiative to conduct further research.

Of all the controversies regarding the Omnibus Law, there is one aspect that is hardly ever discussed: the prohibition of monopolistic practices and unfair business competition. The regulation regarding this aspect has also undergone several important changes. What are the changes and the consequences?

The Bill on the Prohibition of Alcoholic Beverages (otherwise referred to as the RUU Minol) was the talk of the town in 2015. The RUU Minol has undergone several changes along the way, but the parties involved in the discussion could not agree. The discussion just stopped. This week the RUU Minol once again attracted a lot of attention ever since its existence was made public. It is because the deliberation of the Bill continued with initiatives from dozens of lawmakers. The question is still the same: what is the urgency and benefits of banning alcoholic beverages, apart from religious issues?

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU). Several changes must be made to follow the Government’s plan, especially in terms of national economic recovery, one of which is relaxation or moderation in law enforcement.

The latest hearing on the trial of the former Secretary of the Supreme Court Nurhadi and his son-in-law Rezky Herbiyono revealed several new details. It is fascinating how Nurhadi can run the scheme for years using his position in the Supreme Court without anyone knowing.

On Nov. 10, 2020, the KPK announced that it had named two new suspects in the Budget Mafia case, namely the Regent of North Labuhanbatu one Khairuddin Syah Sitorus and one Puji Suhartono. On Nov. 11, 2020, the KPK announced one more suspect in the case, who happens to be another politician from PPP, one Irgan Chairul Mahfiz. Separately, related to the Bengkalis graft case, the Panel of Judges declared the Regent of Bengkalis one Amril Mukminin guilty. In Jakarta, Taufik Agustono, the director of PT Humpuss Transportasi Kimia (PT HTK), who is standing trial for allegedly bribing Bowo Sidik Pangarso (who at the time was a member of the Commission VI of the House of Representatives representing Golkar) listened to the prosecutors’ demands. 

It has been nearly three years since the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) uncovered a case of corruption dubbed as the Budget Mafia Case. The case later ensnared civil servants at the Ministry of Finance as key individual suspects. Later, the trial left many speechless with the revelation that dozens of regional leaders allegedly involved. The decision for the latest defendant in the case was read several months ago, but there are two remaining suspects to be prosecuted. On Nov. 10, 2020, the KPK announced that it had named two new suspects in the case, namely the Regent of North Labuhanbatu one Khairuddin Syah Sitorus and one Puji Suhartono.

The notorious advocate Fredrich Yunadi filed a lawsuit against the former Speaker of the House of Representatives Setya Novanto. Fredrich used to defend Setya Novanto before both were convicted in the same case—the E-KTP graft case. Fredrich demanded over Rp27 billion...

The debt disputes resolution through lawsuits on Suspension of Debt Payment (PKPU) is still the first option in 2020. We reported on the PKPU lawsuit that was filed against PT Mahkota Sentosa Utama (PT MSU), the developer of the Meikarta township project. The lawsuit...