On 4 February 2021, the Government published its long-awaited draft implementing regulations on the job creation law (the “Omnibus Law”).  Previously, the competition authority could impose an administrative fine for competition law infringements of up to IDR 25 billion. The new maximum penalty will be either 50% of the profit gained by the violating party in the period in which it was in violation or 10% of its revenue. The new regulations also introduce other factors to be considered in determining penalties, as well as amendments to the appeals procedure.

It is unclear when this draft, which was to be issued within three months after enactment of the Omnibus Law, i.e. 2 February, will be signed and in force.

On 5 October 2020, the Parliament approved the job creation law (RUU Cipta Kerja, commonly known as the “Omnibus Law”). The Omnibus Law amends a number of existing laws. On 5 October 2020, the Parliament approved the job creation law (RUU Cipta Kerja, commonly known as the “Omnibus Law“). The…

New omnibus law introduces higher administrative penalties and repeals criminal sanctions for Anti-monopoly Law violations
Competition authority issues new merger control guidelines

The Omnibus Law on Job Creation was passed on 5 October and is expected to take effect within 30 days, or sooner upon signing by the President. The Omnibus Law also amends other several provisions of the Anti-monopoly Law in relation to appeals and other penalties for Anti-monopoly Law violations. Issued on 6 October 2020, the ICC’s new merger control guidelines provide clarity on current practice and also introduce new guidance on a number of procedural and substantive issues.

This update was published on 16 October 2020 as part of our quarterly newsletter, Asia Pacific Competition Highlights. Click here to access the full report, which covers the most notable antitrust developments across 11 Asia Pacific jurisdictions.

In brief This client alert covers a new guideline on assessment of mergers, acquisitions and consolidations (“2020 Merger Guide”) that was issued by the Business Competition Supervisory Commission of Indonesia (“KPPU”) on 6 October. The KPPU is authorized to review merger, acquisition and consolidation transactions under Law No. 5 of…

In brief On 5 October 2020, the Parliament approved the job creation law (RUU Cipta Kerja, commonly known as the “Omnibus Law”). The Omnibus Law amends a number of existing laws, including the following: Law No. 7 of 2014 on Trade (“Trade Law”) Law No. 39 of 2009 on Special…

As with all government institutions, the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) is feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. For two weeks now its staff have been working from home, and it has suspended receipt of merger filing notifications and most other face-to-face interactions. The initial measures were supposed to…

The government has issued a draft of a new omnibus law, which addresses various issues, as we have discussed in our previous client alert here. This client alert covers specific proposed key changes and implications in healthcare/life science and trade sectors set out in the draft of the job creation…

Read publication This client alert also discusses the new merger filing regulation, i.e., Indonesian Business Competition Supervisory Commission (“KPPU”) Regulation Number 3 of 2019 on Assessment of Merger or Consolidation of Business Entities or Share Acquisitions of Companies (“KPPU Regulation 3/2019”). In another discussion with KPPU, we have received verbal…

Read publication This is a follow-up to our client alert of 23 October on the Indonesian Business Competition Supervisory Commission Regulation Number 3 of 2019 on Assessment of Merger or Consolidation of Business Entities or Share Acquisitions of Companies (“KPPU Regulation 3/2019”). As discussed in this previous alert, we intend…

On Monday, 14 October, the Indonesian Business Competition Supervisory Commission published its Regulation Number 3 of 2019 on Assessment of Merger or Consolidation of Business Entities or Share Acquisitions of Companies (“KPPU Regulation 3/2019”). As per the unfortunate usual practice, this regulation was published late as it actually came into…