Open Omnibus Path, but for Bills / DPR Dissuaded from Jiwasraya Probe / US Journalist Detained
On the preparation for an ambitious reform project, the Job Creation Omnibus Bill, anticipated union protests proved anemic on 20 Jan and...
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Outlook Factors Turning Positive, Save Governance / UAE Fund Hyped / Step Towards Fuel Reform
Factors affecting Indonesia's outlook -- such as trade, interest rates and domestic political uncertainties -- are improving or resolving. The...
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China Intrudes / KPK Flexes / Maritime Omnibus Serves Military / Revenues Slump / 20 Jan Demo
The much-anticipated Jobs Omnibus is on a collision course with unions, who plan major demonstrations on 20 January, but so far the bulk of...
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Indonesia's 2020 Assessment: Economic Reform, Governance & Democracy
After 20 years of democratization, Indonesia has yet to consolidate the gains of the “reformasi” movement. The imperative for reform is urgent...
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Labor Omnibus Prep / Bandung Unions Fight / Garuda Saga Tests Erick / WB on Econ / KPK on Riady
Ministers continue to cite bold plans for Labor Law reform, although they pushed back the target for submitting the Omnibus Bill to parliament to...
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