Berita

JAKARTA. The government has issued five Lawson the energy and mineral resources sector. These laws will prioritize national interests without setting aside the interests of investors. Issuance of these laws is aimed at providing certainty and as a corridor for foreign investors in Indonesia.

Five laws which were issued after 2000 covers Oil and Gas, Geothermal, Energy, Mineral and Coal, and Electricity. While opening “The Energy & Mining Indonesia Series 2009” on Wednesday (14/10), The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources stated that the five laws will provide a foundation for future energy and mineral resource sector policies. The government is responsible for providing policies, regulations, and carrying out supervisions.

Regarding questions from several individuals that the laws will put aside the national and investor’s interests, the Minister explains that regulations based on these laws shall be investor-friendly while aiming to increase the prosperity of Indonesians. Furthermore, there isn’t a single regulation which discriminates foreign investors from their domestic counterparts. “We treat both foreign and domestic investors exactly the same” explains the Minister.

On questions regarding the Electricity Law, the Minister explains “the government would never alienate PLN. This law is needed by the sector and it isn’t for PLN” confirmed the Minister. Law which regulates PLN, Pertamina, and corporate is governed by the State Minister for State Owned Companies.