New Rules On Positions For Expatriate Workers In Indonesia

The Minister of Manpower has issued a decree containing a positive list of those positions that are open to expatriate workers in Indonesia. After intensive discussions among various foreign business chambers and the Ministry of Manpower and other government institutions since March of this year, Minister of Manpower ("MOM") Decree No. 228 of 2019 ("MOM Decree 228") was issued and became effective on August 27, 2019.

Highlights of New Decree

The highlights of MOM Decree 228 include the possibility of having an expatriate Commissioner or Director (non-HR) in all 18 business sectors listed in the decree, and the possibility that the MOM will approve positions that are not listed in the decree. Another important point is that the MOM will evaluate the list of positions open to expatriates at least every two years, or whenever necessary.