TLDR: Indonesia is on track to finalize its Presidential Regulation (Perpres) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) by the end of September 2025. This comprehensive framework aims to govern the ethical and responsible development and utilization of AI across various sectors, supported by a national AI roadmap and ethical guidelines. The regulation has undergone extensive public consultation and inter-ministerial harmonization, with a vision to foster an ethical, accountable, and globally competitive AI ecosystem for ‘Golden Indonesia 2045’.
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian government is in the final stages of establishing a robust legal framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a Presidential Regulation (Perpres) on AI expected to be harmonized and finalized by late September 2025. This initiative underscores Indonesia’s commitment to fostering an AI ecosystem that is both innovative and responsible.
Deputy Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Nezar Patria announced that the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has set a target to commence deliberations on the legal principles by the end of September. He emphasized that the harmonization process is crucial to ensure the Perpres aligns with existing legal instruments and avoids any contradictions.
The journey to this landmark regulation began with the initial draft completed in July 2025. This was followed by a period of public consultation throughout August, which concluded on August 22. The draft is currently undergoing harmonization with key ministries, including the Ministry of Law and Human Rights and the Ministry of State Secretariat, a critical step to ensure its seamless integration into the national legal landscape.
The forthcoming regulation is designed to provide a comprehensive legal framework for the use, development, and mitigation of risks associated with AI. It will establish general principles for AI adoption across diverse sectors, ensuring transparency, accountability, safety, and respect for copyrights. Minister Patria highlighted that the regulation will reinforce existing laws, such as the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE) and the Personal Data Protection Law (PDP), as well as current circulars on AI ethics, including Circular No. 9 of 2023.
A cornerstone of this governance strategy is the ‘White Paper on the National AI Road Map’ and accompanying guidelines on security and safety in digital technology utilization. These documents, developed with input from 443 stakeholders including government officials, academicians, industry players, communities, and the mass media, are set to be integrated into the AI Perpres. The White Paper will serve as a vital reference for devising national AI strategies and policies.
Indonesia’s overarching vision for this regulation is ambitious. As stated by Deputy Minister Patria, “Indonesia’s vision is to create an AI ecosystem that is ethical and accountable while enhancing global competitiveness toward Golden Indonesia 2045.” The national AI roadmap, which will accompany the Perpres, aims to guide ministries and agencies in key sectors such as transportation, healthcare, education, and finance. Furthermore, five priority sectors for AI development have been identified: health, digital talent education, bureaucratic reform, smart city development, and food security, all geared towards promoting fairness and public welfare.
The development of this regulatory framework has also benefited from international collaboration, drawing insights from the ‘AI Policy Dialogue Country Report,’ a joint effort with the United Kingdom. This collaborative approach underscores Indonesia’s commitment to developing data-driven policies grounded in global best practices.
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With the finalization targeted for this month, legal teams and stakeholders are advised to prepare by inventorying AI use cases, mapping data flows for PDP Law compliance, and establishing robust governance structures to manage risks across AI models and datasets. The upcoming Presidential Regulation marks a significant step in Indonesia’s digital transformation journey, aiming to harness AI’s potential responsibly for national development.
