Broader Provisions on the Mandatory Use of the Indonesian Language Finally Introduced

Law No. 24 of 2009 on the National Flag, Language, Emblem and Anthem (“Law 24/2009”) mandates that further provisions relating to the mandatory use of the Indonesian language are to be introduced through the issuance of an official Regulation of the President.[1] In order to implement this mandate, Regulation of the President No. 16 of 2010 on the Use of the Indonesian Language for Official Speeches of the President and/or Vice President, as well as Other Government Officials (“Regulation 16/2010”) was subsequently issued.[2]