Target Ibas?
The trial on the money-laundering case involving the former Democratic Party treasurer Muhammad Nazaruddin is still ongoing. And during the trial session held on January 13, 2016, the name Edhie Baskoro “Ibas” Yudhoyono, the youngest son of the former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, was once again mentioned.
Corruption in Jakarta Tax Offices
On January 12, 2016, dozens of investigators from the Fiscal, Monetary and Foreign Exchange Sub-Directorate of the Jakarta Metro Police Department’s Directorate of Special Crimes (Reskrimsus) once again raided the Jakarta Tax Service Office (DPP) and the Department of Revenue (Dispenda). This is the second search conducted after the police arrested three tax officers suspected of abusing their authority and conducting extortion of taxpayers in December 2015.
Legislative Journal: PP No. 103/2015
The Government finally issued the amendment of the regulation on rights to ownership of a residential by foreigners through Government Regulation (PP) No. 103/2015. The amendment is expected to provide legal certainty, not only for foreigners but also for Indonesian citizens married to foreigners.
KPK on JV of Local Govt & Private Investors
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) came out with an interesting suggestion to President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on Tuesday (Jan 12). KPK suggested the President to cancel joint venture between local/regional governments and private investors in 22 oil and gas blocks, pointing to unfairly low return for local governments in these partnerships.
The End for Suryadharma Ali?
On January 11, 2016 the Corruption Court of the Central Jakarta District Court finally sentenced the former Minister of Religious Affairs and the PPP politician Suryadharma Ali to 6 years in prison. Suryadharma is convicted of corruption in the organization of hajj trips and the management of Ministerial Operating Funds (DOM).
Dewi Yasin Limpo’s Bribery Case
The Corruption Court of the Central Jakarta District Court held the trial on the bribery that implicated Hanura politician Dewi Yasin Limpo, and several other defendants, on January 11, 2016. The agenda of the trial was the reading of the indictment that the prosecutors of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) had compiled against the bribers.
Wirajaya Packindo’s PKPU Extension
PT Wirajaya Packindo’s Suspension of Debts Payment (PKPU) process must now be extended for another 60 days after its potential investor PT Leyand International Tbk (LAPD) reportedly withdrew its intent. Wirajaya Packindo is now forced to look for a new investor. Not all of Wirajaya’s creditors approved of the new time extension. Some have asked for assurances from Wirajaya to make sure that its potential investors are serious and have the funds needed to pay off all of Wirajaya’s debts. The voting for the extension will be held on January 12, 2016. And assuming the creditors agree to the extension, the request must then be approved by the court.
Legislative Journal : PP No. 122/2015 on Water Supply System
On December 28, 2015, the Government passed the Government Regulation (PP) No. 122/2015 on Water Supply System (SPAM). The long-awaited regulation is a part of the Sixth Economic Policy Package. Some of the provisions in the PP are those listed in the draft (RPP) published in April 2015, though there are several new provisions that contain more details.
Chasing Bumi Mekar Hijau
On December 30, 2015 the Palembang District Court (PN Palembang) rejected the lawsuit filed by the Government through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) against PT Bumi Mekar Hijau (BMH). This verdict left a great many people disappointed. Some argued that the presiding judges did not understand environmental problems, while others argued that the judges breached the judicial code of conduct. But there are those who believe that it was KLHK’s weak case that resulted in the defeat.
Update on the Yayasan Supersemar Case
As many expected, the Yayasan Supersemar did not attend their trial. The South Jakarta District Court gave the foundation a second warning, failure to attend the next court session will result in forced execution of asset seizure. Yayasan Supersemar informed the Court that it had a commitment it could not abandon, and so the foundation asked for its trial to be postponed until February 10, 2016. But the court rejected the requested date instead rescheduled the trial to January 20, 2016. On that date, the aanmaning trial will move forward with or without the presence of Yayasan Supersemar.