Finally, Jokowi Responds To The Constitutional Court's Decision On The Job Creation Law, Gives Investment Guarantee Guarantees In Indonesia

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JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo has finally opened his voice regarding the decision of the Constitutional Court which ruled that Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation (omnibus law) was unconstitutional. Jokowi gave a guarantee to investors not to hesitate to invest in Indonesia.

The Constitutional Court has decided that the job creation law is unconstitutional because it is formally flawed because in the discussion process it is not in accordance with the rules and does not meet the element of openness. The constitutional judges agreed that the method of merging or the omnibus law in the Job Creation Act is not clear whether it is the making of a new law or making revisions.

In addition, this law is considered not to hold the principle of openness to the public even though it has held several meetings with several parties in the process of its formation. the meeting is considered not to have reached the stage of the substance of the law. Likewise, the draft Law on Job Creation is also considered by the Court to be not easily accessible to the public.

Jokowi's Response

Jokowi asked business actors and investors not to be upset by this decision. Moreover, the Constitutional Court said that the Job Creation Act is still in effect.

"The Job Creation Law is still in effect. The government and the DPR are given a maximum of 2 years to make revisions and improvements," said Jokowi at the Palace, Monday, November 29.

"Thus, all regulations in the Job Creation Act are still valid," he continued.

Jokowi said, with the decision, all the materials and substances in the Job Creation Act are still valid. Jokowi emphasized that no article was declared invalid.

"I assure business actors and investors that the investments that have been made, are being and will be processed remain safe and secure," said Jokowi.

"Once again, I make sure that the government guarantees the security and certainty of investment in Indonesia," he concluded.