Indonesia to pursue AI law after presidential regulation lays groundwork
( July 29, 2026, 02:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Indonesia plans to introduce dedicated artificial intelligence legislation after implementing a presidential regulation establishing the country's AI governance framework, Deputy Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Nezar Patria said in a statement on Tuesday. Nezar said the draft presidential regulation on the National AI Roadmap and AI ethics has completed inter-ministerial review and is awaiting presidential approval. The regulation will serve as the initial framework for AI governance before the government drafts a comprehensive AI law, which will be integrated into Indonesia's broader digital regulatory framework, including the Personal Data Protection Law, the Electronic Information and Transactions Law and planned cybersecurity legislation.Statement follows (in Indonesian)...
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