Indonesia plans Rp10 trillion IP-based funding scheme for creative sector
12 January 2026
The Indonesian government has agreed to establish a Rp10 trillion (US$593 million) intellectual property-based financing platform for creative industry players in 2026, a move that would make Indonesia the 15th country globally to adopt such a scheme.
Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas recently announced the policy during a gathering with national media leaders in Jakarta, attended by ANTARA President Director Benny Butarbutar and other senior media figures, according to a statement.
Agtas said the initiative reflects the Directorate General of Intellectual Property’s commitment not only to providing legal certainty and protection for creators, but also to enabling them to commercialize their works and contribute more meaningfully to the national economy.
Speaking before 31 editors-in-chief, senior journalists and representatives of the Press Council, Agtas also outlined President Prabowo Subianto’s vision and policy directions on justice and digital transformation. He said the National Legal Development Agency has established around 76,000 legal aid posts across 32 provinces in collaboration with the Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The minister emphasized that the policy aligns with the president’s repeated calls to ensure equitable access to justice for all segments of society. He added that the Ministry of Law has made the digitalization of public services a priority to improve accessibility and legal certainty.
“Digitalization is a must, as it will make our services more accessible and provide people with greater certainty,” Agtas said.
Meanwhile, Deputy Law Minister Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej addressed public concerns surrounding the newly enacted Criminal Code, describing the debate as a natural outcome in a diverse country like Indonesia. He expressed hope that the media dialogue would help clarify government policies and reassure the public of President Prabowo’s commitment to people-centred programmes.
- Excel V. Dyquiangco
