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Indonesian Government Response and Latest Updates on COVID-19

25 May 2022

Government Response

The Indonesian government has taken numerous measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This section contains a consolidated list of the measures that have or will come into effect in the very near future.  

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 26/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in the islands of Java and Bali and Inmendagri No. 27/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in areas outside of Java and Bali. The Inmendagris stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, until June 6, 2022. To note, the latest regulations reveal that no areas in Indonesia are designated as PPKM level 4. Furthermore, the capital city of Jakarta sees its PPKM level reduced to the lowest level of 1, meaning that further relaxations of health protocols are to be implemented such as allowing non-critical sectors to apply working from office up to 100% capacity. 

A copy of Inmendagri No. 26/2022 here*

A copy of Inmendagri No. 27/2022 here*

 

  • The COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 18/2022 and Circular No. 19/2022 on health protocols for domestic travel and international travel, respectively. Both Circular drops the requirement of an Antigen or PCR Test Requirement for those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for at minimum 14 days before departure. Furthermore, Circular No. 19/2022 also clarifies the addition of an additional 6 entry points for international travelers entering Indonesia. It should be noted that international travelers must download the government issued PeduliLindungi mobile app to verify their vaccine certification prior to arriving in Indonesia. 

A copy of COVID-19 Task Force Circular No. 18/2022 here*

A copy of COVID-19 Task Force Circular No. 19/2022 here*

 

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 24/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in the islands of Java and Bali and Inmendagri No. 25/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in areas outside of Java and Bali. The Inmendagris stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, until May 23, 2022. To note, the latest regulations further relaxed a number of social restrictions, including by allowing restaurants to open until 2am.  

A copy of Inmendagri No. 24/2022 here*

A copy of Inmendagri No. 25/2022 here*

 

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 23/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 on areas outside the islands of Java and Bali. The Inmendagri stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, in these areas for two weeks or until May 9, 2022. Furthermore, along with further improvements in the COVID-19 situation, the Ministry of Home Affairs has also sees fit to allow citizens celebrate the Islamic Eid Al-Fitr holidays, which falls early in May 2022 via the issuance of Minister of Home Affairs Circular No. 003/2219/SJ on gatherings during Eid Al-Fitr 2022. 

A copy of Inmendagri No. 23/2022 here*

A copy of Circular No. 003/2219/SJ here*

 

  • The COVID-19 Task Force has issued amendments to Circular No. 16 and No. 17 year 2022 on domestic and international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, respectively. Circular no. 16/2022 effectively allows children between the ages of 6 and 17 to no longer require negative Antigen test results to travel domestically. Meanwhile, Circular No. 17/2022 added Tarempa Seaport in Riau islands to the country’s list of international entry ports.  

A copy of the Amendment to Circular No. 16/2022 here*

A copy of Amendment to Circular No. 17/2022 here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 22/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali. The Inmendagri stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for three weeks or until May 9, 2022. To note, only two areas have been designated to implement PPKM level 3, signifying improved conditions in regards to COVID-19 infection rates in the country’s most populated islands. A copy of the Inmendagri here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 21/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. The Inmendagri stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for two weeks or until April 25. A copy of the Inmendagri here*

 

  • The COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 17/2022 on international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Circular stipulates that international travelers are no longer required to take an RT-PCR Test at the time of arrival and need only to have a negative RT-PCR test result that is valid for 2x24 hours at the time of departure. A copy of the Circular here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 20/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali. The Inmendagri stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for two weeks or until April 18, 2022. To note, the number of areas whose PPKM level have been downgraded to level 1 has increased from 20 to 6, while the areas downgraded to level 2 has increased from 99 from 83. A copy of the Inmendagri here*

 

  • The COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 16/2022 on domestic travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Circular effectively eliminates the requirement of a negative antigen or PCR-Test Result for those who have received their third COVID-19 booster shot to travel domestically. It should be noted that those who have only received up to two shots are still required to show the negative antigen or RT-PCR Test results that is valid for up to 3x24 hour at the time of departure. A copy of the Circular here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 19/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. The Inmendagri stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for two weeks or until April 11. To note, no areas are implementing PPKM level 4 due to rising vaccination rates. A copy of the Inmendagri here*

 

  • The Government has expanded Visa-on-Arrival service to 42 countries from 23 previously for foreign nationals arriving in Riau and Bali. Circular No. IMI-0533.GR.01.01/2022 stipulates the opening of the service to be extended to foreigners from, among others, South Africa, Poland, China and Mexico. The press release here*

 

  • The COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 15/2022 on Health Protocols for International Travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Circular effectively eliminates the quarantine requirement for international travelers who have been completely vaccinated by, at the latest, 14 days before the time departure, and as long as the traveler can show a negative RT-PCR Test result for COVID-19 that is valid for 2x24-hour at the time of departure. A copy of the Circular here*

  

  • The Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform has issued Circular No. 10/2022 on the Revocation of Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Circular No. 3/2022 on the Ban of Overseas Travel for Civil Servants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The circular effectively allows civil servants to travel overseas for work requirements as long as they adhere to the prevailing travel regulations. This circular takes effect starting March 21, 2022. A copy of the Circular here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 18/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali. The Inmendagri stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for one week or until April 4, 2022. To note, no area in the islands of Java and Bali is designated as PPKM level 4, with most major urban areas currently being designated as PPKM level 2. A copy of the Inmendagri here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 16/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 4 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali, as well Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 17/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. Inmendagri No. 16/2022 stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for another week or until March 21, 2022 in the islands of Java and Bali, while Inmendagri No. 17/2022 extends the PPKM policy in the islands outside of Java and Bali for two weeks or until March 28. To note, the number of areas in the islands of Java and Bali that has seen its PPKM lockdown level reduced to 2 has increased, with seven areas still implementing PPKM level 4, including the city of Yogyakarta. 

A copy of Inmendagri No. 16/2022 here*

A copy of Inmendagri No. 17/2022 here*

 

  • The COVID-19 Task has issued Circular No. 13/2022 and Circular No. 14/2022 that clarifies the simplification of health protocols for travelers entering Bali, Bintan or Batam for tourism purposes, as well as the travel bubble system for MotoGP 2022 in Mandalika, West Nusa Tenggara. Circular No. 13/2022 stipulates that all fully-vaccinated travelers entering Bali, Bintan or Batam from abroad will not be required to quarantine, though the requirement of negative PCR Test result that is valid for 2x24 hour at the time of departure still applies, among other provisions. Meanwhile, Circular No. 14/2022 stipulates that all fully-vaccinated travelers entering Mandalika from abroad are also not required to quarantine as long as they are travelling within the MotoGP 2022 travel bubble scheme. These circulars take effect starting March 8, 2022. 

A copy of Circular No. 13/2022 here*

A copy of Circular No. 14/2022 here*

 

  • The COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 11/2022 and Circular No. 12/2022 that relaxes the health protocol for, respectively, domestic and international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Circular No. 11/2022 stipulates that domestic travelers who are completely vaccinated are no longer required to show a negative Antigen or PCR Test Result. Meanwhile, Circular No. 12/2022 stipulates that Indonesians and foreigners travelling from abroad who have been completely vaccinated will only be required to quarantine for 1x24 hours. These circulars take effect starting March 8, 2022. 

A copy of Circular No. 11/2022 here*

A copy of Circular No. 12/2022 here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 15/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 4 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali. The Inmendagri stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for one week or until March 14, 2022. To note, Jakarta and its greater area, as well as the city of Surabaya, saw their PPKM reduced to level 2, while the island of Bali remains at level 3. The city of Yogyakarta remains at PPKM level 4. A copy of the Inmendagri here*

 

  • The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has issued Circular No. IMI-0525.GR.01.01/2022 on Visitation Visa for Tourism Visits in Supporting Sustainable Tourism in Bali during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Circular effectively allows tourists from 23 countries to receive Visa-on-Arrival as they arrive in Bali. These countries include Australia, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, France and Germany, to name a few. This circular takes effect starting March 7, 2022. Find a copy of the Circular here*

 

  • The COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 10/2020 on the Health Protocol for the Bubble System in Batam and Bintan with Singapore during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The circular establishes the travel and health protocols for Indonesians as well as foreigners who are entering Batam or Bintan from Singapore through the Bubble scheme in which travelers will be able to travel in certain areas that are within the so-called bubble set by the government. The health protocols include establishing Nongsapura International Ferry Station and the Nongsa Sensation travel area in Batam, as well as Bandar Bintan Telani Fery Terminal and Lagoi Bintan Resort in Bintan. A copy of the circular here*

 

  • The COVID-19 Taks Force has issued Circular No. 9/2022 on Health Protocols for International Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Circular clarifies the government’s decision of cutting quarantine period from 5x24 hours to 3x24 hours for international travelers who have been fully vaccinated. Other requirements such a negative RT-PCR Test Result that is valid 2x24 hours at the time of departure remain in effect. This Circular is effective starting March 2, 2022. A copy of the circular here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 13/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 4 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali, as well Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 14/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. Inmendagri No. 13/2022 stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for one week or until March 7, 2022 in the islands of Java and Bali, while Inmendagri No. 14/2022 extends the PPKM policy in the islands outside of Java and Bali for two weeks or until March 14. To note, the Inmendagri maintains its policy of implementing PPKM level 3 in the majority of provinces and cities across Indonesia. The inmendagris further stipulates the additional requirement of an adequate rate of second vaccinations in determining the PPKM level of a particular area.  

A copy of Inmendagri No. 13/2022 here*

A copy of Inmendagri No. 14/2022 here*

 

  • The COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 8/2020 on the Health Protocol for the Bubble System in Bali during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The circular establishes the travel and health protocols for Indonesians as well as foreigners who are entering Bali through the Bubble scheme in which travelers will be able to travel in certain areas that are within the so-called bubble set by the government. The health protocols include establishing Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar and Tanjung Benoa Seaport in Benoa as entry points, as well as the requirement of a negative PCR test result that is valid for 2x24 hours at the time of departure. A copy of the circular here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 12/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 4 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali. The instruction effectively extends the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for one week or until February 28, 2022 in the islands of Java and Bali. To note, the regions of Jakarta and its greater areas, the major cities of Yogyakarta and Surabaya, as well as Bali, will continue to enforce PPKM Level 3. Additionally, a number of areas including the cities of Cirebon, Tegal and Madiun have seen their PPKM level elevated to level 4 due to an increase in hospitalization rates in the respective counties. A copy of the Instruction here*

 

  • The Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 7/2022 on Health Protocols for International Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Circular stipulates that both Indonesians and foreigners may enter Indonesia via seven international airports, including Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang in Banten, Djuanda Airport in Surabaya in East Java, and Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali, from only five airports previously. Furthermore, both Indonesian citizens and foreigners entering Indonesia would only be required to quarantine for 3x24 hours if they have received their COVID-19 booster shots, while those who have only received their first or second shot are required to quarantine for 7x24 or 5x24 hours, respectively. All travelers are still required to have a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 that is valid for at least 2x24 hours at the time of departure, among other provisions. A copy of the Circular here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 10/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali, as well Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 11/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. Inmendagri No. 10/2022 stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for one week or until February 21, 2022 in the islands of Java and Bali, while Inmendagri No. 7/2022 extends the PPKM policy in the islands outsides of Java and Bali for two weeks or until February 28. To note, the Inmendagri enforces the implementation of PPKM level 3 in the majority of provinces and cities across Indonesia. However, the provisions regarding PPKM level 3 have been alleviated to allow 50% capacity for offices as well as public and recreational facilities from 25% previously. The government has also increased the number of international airports for Indonesians travelling from abroad to seven from only three previously, among other stipulations. 

A copy of Inmendagri No. 10/2022 here*

A copy of Inmendagri No. 11/2022 here*

 

  • The Ministry of Finance has issued Minister of Finance Regulation (permenkeu) No. 5/PMK.010/2022 and Finance Minister Regulation No. 6/PMK.010/2022. Respectively, the permenkeu extends the government’s policy of providing tax incentives for the sale of certain luxury vehicles as well as for the sale of landed houses and apartments in order to counter the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both instructions are effective as of February 2, 2022. 

A copy of permenkeu No. 5/PMK.010/2022 here*

A copy of permenkeu No. 6/PMK.010/2022 here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 9/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali. The instruction stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for one week or until January 14, 2022 in the islands of Java and Bali, while also raising the PPKM level for the metro areas of Jakarta and its greater areas, Bandung, Yogyakarta, as well as the island of Bali to level 3 from level 2 previously. This was done in response to increased infections caused by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. A copy of the instruction here*

 

  • Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 8/2022 on the prevention and handling of COVID-19 during the Mandalika MotoGP in Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, West Nusa Tenggara 2022. The instruction stipulates a maximum of 100,000 on-site viewers, and a maximum capacity of 10 percent for the festival grounds. All on-site viewers, racers, attendants, crew and officials must also be already fully vaccinated and present a negative PCR test result that is valid for 2x24 hour or a negative Antigen test result that is valid for 1x24 hour. Article here*

 

  • The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology has issued Circular No. 2/2022 on Discretion Towards the Implementation of the four-minister joint decree on schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The circular stipulates that those areas where PPKM level 2 are implemented may limit face-to-face schooling to 50% of the class capacity. The decision was taken in consideration of the rise of infections of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 amongst the populace. A copy of the Circular here*

 

  • The Ministry of Finance has issued Minister of Finance Regulation No. 3/PMK.03/2022 on Tax Incentive for Taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Regulation stipulates the extension of the prevailing tax incentive on income tax, import tax on certain importers, as well as final income tax for construction services. The import tax incentive is effective until June 30, 2022, while the income tax and the construction services final income tax incentives is effective until the June 2022 tax period. A copy of the regulation here*

 

  • The Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 4/2022 on health protocols for international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Circular effectively confirms the government’s decision to reduce quarantine period for international travelers to 7x24 hours for those who have only received their first vaccine job, and then 5x24 hours for those who have been completely vaccinated. The Task Force also issued COVID-19 Task Force Decree No. 4/2022 on Entry Point, Quarantine Zones and mandatory RT-PCR for Indonesians travelling into the country from abroad. The decree effectively revokes COVID-19 Task Force Decree No. 3/2022 specifically on the subject of quarantine period, of which this latest decree mandates all travelers travelling from abroad to comply with the quarantine periods stated earlier. The decree further opens Juanda Airport in Surabaya, East Java, as an entry point for international travelers. 

A copy of the Circular here*

A copy of the Decree here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 6/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali, as well Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 7/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. Inmendagri No. 6/2022 stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for one week or until January 7, 2022 in the islands of Java and Bali, while Inmendagri No. 7/2022 extends the PPKM policy in the islands outsides of Java and Bali for two weeks or until February 14. To note, only one regency, namely Pamekasan in East Java, will see the implementation of PPKM level 3, while major cities such as Jakarta and Yogyakarta, as well as the island of Bali will continue to implement PPKM level 2.  

A copy of Inmendagri No. 6/2022 here*

A copy of Inmendagri No. 4/2022 here*

 

  • The Ministry of Health has issued Circular SR.02.06/II/408/2022 on Adjustments to the Implementation of COVID-19 Booster Vaccines. The Circular allows the simultaneous vaccination of COVID-19 booster vaccines in all regencies and cities for the general public. The Circular revokes the stipulation that a regency or city must first meet a minimum vaccinated population target of 70% before being allowed to deliver booster shots. The Circular takes effect starting January 27, 2022. A copy of the Circular here*

 

  • The COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 3/2022 on health protocol for international travel under the travel bubble mechanism in the areas of Batam and Bintan with Singapore during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Circular lays out the requirements for travelers from Singapore to enter Indonesia via Batam or Bintan without being subject to a quarantine. This include a proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination, as well as a negative RT-PCR Test Result that is valid at most 3x24 hour before the time of departure, among other requirements. A copy of the Circular here*

 

  • The Ministry of Health has issued Circular No. HK.02.01/MENKES/18/2022 on the prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 cases Variant Omicron (B.1.1.529). The Circular provides guidelines on how regional governments, health facilities, and other stakeholders can handle and prevent any further outbreak of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, such as the requirements for independent isolation and how to report cases. A copy of the Circular here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 3/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali, as well Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 4/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. Inmendagri No. 3/2022 stipulates the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for another two weeks or until January 24, 2022 in the islands of Java and Bali, while Inmendagri No. 4/2022 extends the PPKM policy in the islands outsides of Java and Bali to January 31. To note, only one regency, namely Pamekasan in East Java, will see the implementation, while major cities such as Jakarta and Yogyakarta, as well as the island of Bali will continue to implement PPKM level 2.  

A copy of Inmendagri No. 3/2022 here*

A copy of Inmendagro No. 4/2022 here*

 

  • The Ministry of Health has issued Circular No. HK.02.02/II/252/2022 on COVID-19 Booster Vaccination. The decree outlines the implementation of the government’s COVID-19 booster vaccination program, such the prioritization of senior citizens and patients with compromised immune systems in the program. The decree further outlines the technical specification for the administering of vaccines that include the required dosages for recipients of booster vaccines of a different make from that of his or her first vaccine. A copy of the Circular here*

 

  • The Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force has issued Decree No. 3/2022 on Entry Point, Quarantine Zones and mandatory RT-PCR for Indonesians travelling into the country from abroad. The decree effectively revokes COVID-19 Task Force Decree No. 2/2022 specifically on the subject of quarantine period, of which this latest decree mandates all travelers travelling from abroad to comply with a 7x24 hour quarantine period. A copy of the decree here*

 

  • The Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 2/2022 on health protocols for overseas travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Circular establishes the health protocols mandated by the Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force Decree No. 2/2022, wherein Indonesians returning to Indonesia from abroad or foreigners entering Indonesia must be completely vaccinated, present an RT-PCR test that is valid for at maximum 3x24 hour at the time of departure, and must further comply with a mandatory 7x24 hour quarantine period at a designated quarantine zone. The Circular further outlines the dispensations, such as self-quarantine, afforded to chief representatives of foreign nations who are on active duty in Indonesia. The Circular effectively revokes Circular No. 1/2022 and takes effect starting January 12, 2022. A copy of the Circular here*

 

  • The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has issued Minister of Finance Decree No. 226/PMK.03/2021 on the provision of tax incentives for goods in demand in the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the extension of income tax facilities for workers in the health sector based on Government Regulation No. 29/2020 on income tax facilities in the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decree effectively extends the various tax facilities afforded to providers of drugs, medical facilities, as well as various other goods used in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Decree also extends the various income tax cuts afforded to workers working in the health sector, as well as import tax cuts afforded to companies importing the goods needed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This decree takes effect starting January 1, 2022. A copy of the decree here*

 

  • The Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force has issued Decree No. 2/2022 on Entry Point, Quarantine Zones and mandatory RT-PCR for Indonesians travelling into the country from abroad. The decree effectively revokes COVID-19 Task Force Decree No. 1/2022 specifically on the subject of quarantine period, wherein this latest decree mandates all travelers travelling from abroad to comply with a 10x24 hour quarantine period for those travelling from areas where the latest COVID-19 variant known as Omicron has been detected, or a 7x24 hour period for travelers travelling from countries where Omicron remains undetected. A copy of the decree here*

 

  • The Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force has issued Circular No. 1/2022 on health protocols for overseas travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Circular mandates a temporary ban on the entry of foreigners from 14 countries where the latest COVID-19 variant known as Omicron have been detected. These 14 countries include, South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Nigeria, France, England and Denmark, among others. A copy of the circular here*

 

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 1/2021 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 on the islands of Java and Bali, as well Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) No. 2/2022 on the implementation of PPKM Level 3 to Level 1 in Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. Both instructions stipulate the extension of the prevailing lockdown policy in Indonesia, known as PPKM, for another two weeks or until January 17, 2022. To note, Inmendagri No. 1/2022 stipulates the implementation of PPKM level 2 in the capital city of Jakarta, as well as the major city of Yogyakarta and the whole island of Bali. The city of Surabaya however is still under PPKM level 1. increased lockdown level is due to the possible spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, which has thus far infected more than 100 people in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the number of areas where PPKM level 3 is implemented outside of Java and Bali continue to decline.  

A copy of Inmendagri No. 1/2022 here*

A copy of Inmendagro No. 2/2022 here*

 

  • The Ministry of Health has issued Circular No. HK.02.02/Menkes/1391/2021 on the prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 Omicron Variant (B.1.1.529). The Circular outlines the steps the government will take to prevent the spread of Omicron such as by isolating all probable or confirmed cases in COVID-19 prevention equipped hospital, as well as mandating a minimum of 10-day quarantine for such cases. A copy of the Circular here*

 

  • Indonesian President Joko Widodo has signed Presidential Decree No. 24/2021 on the status of COVID-19 in Indonesia. The Decree stipulates that the status of the COVID-19 global pandemic as declared by the World Health Organization remains factual and is also occurring in Indonesia. The decree effectively mandates the ongoing government efforts to support economic stability as well as to prevent further outbreak to continue through 2022. A copy of the decree here*

 

  • In order to prevent any potential outbreak of the latest variation of the COVID-19 virus known as Omicron, the Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force has issued COVID-19 Task Force Decree No. 1/2022 on Entry Point, Quarantine Zones and mandatory RT-PCR for Indonesians travelling into the country from abroad. The Decree specifies the entry points from which Indonesians travelling from abroad may enter Indonesia, which include Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Banten for those travelling by air and Batam in Riau Islands for those travelling by sea. Furthermore, all travelers travelling from abroad must comply with a 14x24 hour quarantine period as well as mandatory RT-PCR tests prior to entering the country. This decree is effective until December 31, 2022. A copy of the decree here*

 

3) Latest Updates

This section contains the latest relevant information on the COVID-19 situation in Indonesia as it develops. Here you’ll find a consolidated list of the most recent news updates on COVID-19 in Indonesia as sourced from official accounts, reputable institutions as well as from EKONID’s own verification process.  

  

  • The Indonesian government will drop its outdoor mask mandate following significant improvements in the COVID-19 situation. President Joko Widodo announced the decision on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, saying that the public would no longer be required to wear masks during outdoor activities. Furthermore, the government will also revoke the Antigen and PCR test requirement for domestic and international for those who have been completely vaccinated for COVID-19. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia’s mobile COVID-19 vaccination verification application PeduliLindungi can now be used in European Union countries. As quoted from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ press release issued Thursday, May 12, the Indonesian government and the European Union has agreed to include the vaccine certificate listed in PeduliLindungi to the EU Digital Covid Certificate (EU DCC). The recognition is effective starting May 12, 2022. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia will continue to implement its lockdown policy known as PPKM for the foreseeable future until the threat of the pandemic has been declared over. Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and investment Luhut Pandjaitan said the COVID-19 situation in Indonesia is well under control with less than 1,000 cases in the last 25 days. He said the government would continue to monitor the situation, and further urged the public to work from home to prevent any risk of an outbreak. Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed the PPKM policy in areas outside of Java and Bali would be extended for another two weeks and that no areas would see a level 4 lockdown implemented. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia’s economy grew 5.01% in the first quarter of 2022, a massive increase compared to the 0.7 contraction in the same quarter last year, but slight decrease compared to the previous quarter, data from the Indonesian Bureau of Statistics showed. Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said all sectors from the supply side showed positive growth. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia’s exports and imports hit record high in March amid the sharp rise in commodity prices due to the impact of the war in Ukraine. March export were up 44.36% on an annual basis while imports rose 30.85%, giving Indonesia a US$4.53 billion surplus – the largest since the country’s hit its trade surplus streak in October of last year. Article here

 

  • The COVID-19 situation across the country continues to improve. Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the number of active cases has declined by 98.15% compared to the peak of the Omicron variant of coronavirus on February 16, 2022. Furthermore, as much as 94.81% of the population have received their first vaccination jab, and 77.55% have been completely vaccinated as of April 11, 2022. Article here*

 

  • The Directorate General at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights has issued Circular No. IMI-0549.GR.01.01 Year 2022 on the ease of immigration services in the effort to support sustainable tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Circular, according to the information obtained by EKONID, further expands the Visa-on-Arrival to also include all Southeast Asian countries. 

 

  • Indonesia will continue to relax health restrictions following improvements in the national COVID-19 situation. Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment and Coordinator of the Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force Luhut Pandjaitan said National active COVID-19 cases have gone down by up to 83% as of April to below 100,000 daily active cases from the most recent peak caused by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in February 2022. Additionally, the number of COVID-19 patients being treated in hospitals has fallen by 85% with a bed occupancy rate of only 6%, while the number of deaths caused by the coronavirus has fallen by 88%. Article here *

 

  • Indonesia plans to end all quarantine requirement in all entry points, Bloomberg reports. The decision will be effective following the issuance of a circular from the Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force in the coming days. Daily coronavirus cases have dropped more than 90% since the peak in mid-February. The move follows the travel easing in the rest of Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. Article here

  

  • Indonesia will add 19 more countries to the list of countries eligible for Visa-on-Arrival and expand its policy of no longer requiring foreign visitors to quarantine before entering the archipelago to other entry points. Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno said the decision was announced by President Joko Widodo during a recent cabinet meeting following the claimed success of the recently implemented visa-on-arrival and no-quarantine policy in Bali, Batam and Bintan. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia continues on a 22-month trade surplus streak as of February 2022. According to data from the Indonesian Central Statistics Agency, Indonesia saw its exports rose 34.14% (y-o-y) on February 2022 or about US$20.46 billion. This increase was mainly due to the rise in global commodity prices, particularly oil, coal and palm oil. Meanwhile, imports were up 25.43% on annual terms, but dropped 8.64% or about $16.64 billion compared to January 2022, resulting in an around $3.3 billion surplus. Official press release here*

 

  • The Indonesian government will extend its PPKM lockdown policy for areas outside the islands of Java and Bali to March 28, 2022. Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the government is remaining cautious despite a general decline in the effective reproduction rate of the virus. A copy of the article here*

 

  • The Indonesian Government will be taking massive steps to relax restrictions in response to the improving situation in regards to COVID-19 pandemic. Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said the government will, among some of the relaxations, no longer require domestic travelers to show negative antigen or PCR test results. He added that the government is also planning to no longer require foreign travelers to quarantine when entering Bali. He said the quarantine-free travel could be applied as early as April 1, 2022, should the situation continue to improve. Article here*

 

  • The government will be relaxing its PPKM lockdown policy this week as the COVID-19 situation throughout the islands of Java and Bali improves. Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan confirmed that Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta and its greater area of Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi, as well as the country’s second largest city of Surabaya will see their PPKM level lifted from 3 to 2. Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said that the COVID-19 situation in areas outside of Java and Bali was also improving and that a number of regencies and cities outside of those islands will also see their PPKM level relaxed. Article here*

 

  • To avoid long queues in the airport, the Ministry of Health has issued a statement that stipulates that all domestic travelers travelling by air must fill their electronic-Health Alert Card (e-HAC) prior to departure. Setiaji, Special Staff of Health Technology at the Health Ministry said the decision was made in response to an increase in domestic air travel. The e-HAC card can be accessed via the PeduliLindungi app required by all public facilities to monitor mobility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Article here*

 

  • The government will officially pilot its three-day quarantine policy for vaccinated international travelers entering Indonesia starting March 1, 2022. Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said the decision was taken in consideration of the relatively low rate of daily cases but also the relatively high rate of deaths in Indonesia compared to other countries that no longer require quarantine. The government has previously piloted a no-quarantine requirement scheme for international travelers visiting Bali, though this is being done under other strict requirements. Article here*

 

  • The government has allocated Rp 456.62 trillion (about US$31.8 billion) to the 2022 National Economic Recovery program (PEN) budget. Designed to counter the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani said the budget for the program would be distributed through a more simplified three-cluster program of health, public protection and strengthening economic recovery. She said Rp 122.54 trillion would be allocated to the health programs cluster, Rp 154.76 trillion to public protection, while the remaining Rp 178.32 would be allocated to programs designed to strengthen economic recovery. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia recorded a surplus of US$2 billion in January as tax revenues soared amid a stronger economic recovery from the pandemic and high commodity prices. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani said the surplus underscored Indonesia’s sound fiscal position and reaffirmed other economic indicators showing the recovery in Southeast Asia’s largest economy has continued this this year. Article here

 

  • The Ministry of Health predicts that Indonesia will soon reach the apex of the third wave of COVID-19 outbreak in the country. Siti Nadia Tarmizi, Secretary General of Public Health Directorate at the Ministry of Health said the looming peak of the third wave was indicated by the recent drop in cases in the capital city of Jakarta, where a majority of infections caused by the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were reported. She expects upward spikes in cases to occur outside of Java and Bali in the next four weeks. Article here*

 

  • The Indonesian government is further relaxing its lockdown policy, citing the less severe health impact from the latest Omicron variant of COVID-19. Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment as well as the Coordinator of the COVID-19 Task Force, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, said the government will be changing a number of its PPKM level 3 restrictions, including to allow 50% capacity for Work-From-Office activities, up from 25%. Mr Pandjaitan also said that the government will reduce the mandatory quarantine period for mandatory quarantine for vaccinated Indonesians travelling from abroad to 3x24 hours by March 1, 2022, further adding that the mandatory quarantine period may be completely eliminated by April 1 should conditions improve. Article here*

 

  • The government will extend its lockdown policy known as PPKM for areas outside of Java and Bali until February 28. Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and the Coordinator of PPKM for areas outside of Java and Bali said the decision was taken in the hope of preventing a possible outbreak of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. He said effective reproduction rate of the virus was showing a concerning upward spike in the past week and that a number of provinces have yet to complete the vaccination process of its residents. Article here*

  

  • Indonesia’s economy grew 3.69% as of the end of 2021 from the 2.07% contraction at the end of 2020. According to data from the Indonesia Statistics Agency (BPS), Indonesia’s economy grew 5.02% in the fourth quarter of 2021 year-on-year, with the island of Java contributing over half of the total growth. The growth was dominated by the four sectors of Agriculture, manufacturing, trade and mining. Article here*

 

  • The locally developed COVID-19 vaccine, dubbed Merah-Putih (Red-White) vaccine, has been authorized for clinical trials by the Indonesian food and drug administration (BPOM). The vaccine is being developed by Airlangga University in cooperation with PT Biotis Pharmaceuticals Indonesia and is based on an inactivated virus platform. Article here*

 

  • The Indonesian government will be increasing the level of its lockdown policy, known as PPKM, to level 3 from level 2 for the metro areas of Jakarta and its greater area, Yogyakarta, Bandung, as well as the island of Bali. Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment and Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said the decision was taken due to the increasing number of infections as well as the country’s lack of capacity for tracing. Article here*

 

  • The government is mulling over stopping its policy of opening schools to 100% physical attendance. The news comes after a proposal from Jakarta’s Governor Anies Baswedan to the Central Government over its 100% school reopening policy for one month due to concerns over the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Jodi Mahardi, a spokesperson for the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment, confirmed that the government was considering the proposal. Article here*

 

  • The Indonesian Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the use of Sinopharm as a booster vaccine for COVID-19. BPOM Chief Penny Lukito said the EUA for the Sinopharm booster vaccine is another alternative to the homologous booster vaccine for inactivated virus platform. Article here*

 

  • The Indonesian government will be shortening the number of quarantine days from 7 to 5 days for travelers who have been completely vaccinated, while extending and increasing its lockdown level across the country. Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said that the country’s lockdown policy known as PPKM would be extended to February 14, 2022, and that the President has ordered the hastening of COVID-19 booster shots distribution across the nation. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia is getting ready to open the touristic island of Bali to foreign travelers starting February 4, 2022. Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan said the decision was taken speed up the island’s economic recovery. The reopening of the island would be done in phases, the first of which only fully-vaccinated, Indonesian non-migrant workers are allowed to enter the island directly from overseas. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia’s economy is projected to grow by 3.3% in 2021, and then further upwards by 5.6% in 2022 and then 6% in 2023, according to the IMF (WEO) World Economic Outlook report. This follows a weaker than expected recovery due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 while at the same time acknowledging the positive strides Indonesia has made in its other economic recovery efforts. Article here*

  

  • The Indonesian government has decided to maintain its current lockdown policy, known as PPKM, at level 2 for the capital city of Jakarta and its greater areas (Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi). The decision will be confirmed in an upcoming Minister of Home Affairs Instruction to be issued soon. Article here*

 

  • The effect of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia is becoming more visible. Dr. Mintoro Sumego, a spokesperson for the government mandated Wisma Atlet COVID-19 quarantine zone in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, said the number of quarantined outpatients has spiked upwards from 112 in December 2021 to 2,535 as January 17, 2022. Dr. Sumego said 87% of the patients were those who recently returned from overseas. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia recorded a 20-month trade balance surplus in December 2021. According to data from the Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (BPS), as of the end of December 2021, Indonesia exported US$22.38 billion (Rp 321.2 trillion) and imported US$21.36 billion worth of goods. Manufactured goods saw the highest jump in export value compared to the same period in 2020 (up 35.11%), while machineries saw the highest increase in import value (15.24%). Official release here*

 

  • Indonesia will provide COVID-19 booster vaccination for free, President Joko Widodo announced on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The decision was made following a previous announcement from the President that the injection of booster vaccines to the masses would start as early as January 12, 2022. He said those eligible for the booster vaccines are citizens who have received their complete vaccination at the earliest six months before receiving the booster vaccine. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia may experience its third wave of COVID-19 infection between February and March 2022. Dicky Budiman, an epidemiologist at Griffith University, said the prediction was based on the fact the country’s vaccination drive was started on January of last year and that the protection provided by the vaccines would have largely weakened by the predicted time period. This issue was further compounded by the country’s large and sprawling population, as well as the proliferation of the latest COVID-19 variant known as Omicron. Article here*

 

  • The Indonesian Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for five COVID-19 booster vaccines. The five booster vaccines are the Sinovac, Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Moderna and Zifivax vaccines. The government plans to start administering the booster vaccines on January 12, 2022. Article here*

 

  • The Indonesian police have launched a mobile application that could precisely monitor those under quarantine. The application was launched to prevent a possible outbreak of the latest COVID-19 variant known as Omicron. The use of the mobile application would be strengthened in Indonesia’s entry point for international travel, such as Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Banten and Batam Seaport in Riau islands. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia is the fourth nation with the largest number of COVID-19 jabs in the world. According to Our World in Data, as of January 4, 2022, Indonesia has injected as many as 284,554,361 dosages of COVID-19 vaccines, just below China, India, and the United States. This is roughly in line with data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, which shows that the county has injected over 284.15 million COVID-19 vaccines jabs to the country’s population – or equal to 80.83% of the targeted population for first jabs and 55.61% for second jabs. Article here*

 

  • The Indonesian government will reduce the mandatory quarantine period for all Indonesians and foreigners entering Indonesia to between 7 and 10 days from between 10 and 14 days previously. Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan announced the decision on Monday evening, January 3, 2022, saying that the government would not be providing any further discretions to international arrivals. Furthermore, Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the government will also be adding more countries to the list of foreign nationals who are banned from entering Indonesia as more and more countries report increased numbers of infections by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Article here*

 

  • Indonesia will begin giving COVID-19 booster shots to the general public from January 12, 2022, Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said on Monday, January 3, as quoted by Reuters. The decree comes amidst concern over the possible spread of the latest COVID-19 variant known as Omicron, which has reportedly infected over 152 people across the country thus far. Article here

 

* in Bahasa Indonesia