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Opinion 3 years ago
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Analysis: Perppu creates problems, not jobs
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo presented a new year gift in the form of a government regulation in lieu of law (Perppu) on job creation. Signed on Dec. 30, 2022, Perppu No. 2/2022 replaced the Job Creation Law that in late 2021 was declared conditionally unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court (MK) and therefore had to be revised within two years in a process that must include meaningful public participation.
Society 4 years ago
Ministry urges tech platforms to sign up to new licensing rules or risk being blocked
The requirement to register is part of a set of rules, first released in November 2020, that will allow authorities to order platforms to take down content deemed unlawful, or that "disturbs public order" within four hours if considered urgent, and 24 hours if not.
World 5 years ago
Google workers form small union, eyeing more protests over working conditions
Backers believe the "Alphabet Workers Union," which evolved from an informal group of activist employees, will better shield members from firings or other forms of retaliation. It will also enable the group to collect dues to hire support staff and attack the company more aggressively than in the past, internal leaders and outside labor experts said.
Science & Tech 5 years ago
EU unveils new rules to curb tech giants
The landmark proposals - which come as Silicon Valley faces increasing global scrutiny - could shake up the way Big Tech does business by menacing some of the world's biggest firms with mammoth fines or bans from the European market.
National 6 years ago
Jokowi asks for 'bureaucratic flexibility' in dealing with pandemic
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has emphasized the importance of bureaucratic flexibility in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country, while maintaining government integrity amid the inherent challenges of the ongoing emergency.
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