Article 31 of Law No. 24 of 2009 concerning the Flag, Language, National Emblem and Anthem (“Law No. 24”) is as follows for your reference:
(1) Indonesian language must be used in memorandum of understanding or agreement that involves government institution, government agency of Republic of Indonesia, Indonesian private institution or individual citizen of Indonesia.
Elucidation: “Agreement” means, including international agreement, every agreement in the field of public law that is regulated by international law, and made by government or state, international organization, or other international legal subject. International agreement shall be written in Indonesian language, language of other country, and/or English language. Specific to agreement with international organization the languages used shall be languages of international organizations.
(2) Memorandum of understanding or agreement as mentioned on paragraph (1) that involves foreign party shall be written also in the language of such foreign party and/or in English language.
Elucidation: In bilateral agreements, agreements shall be made in Indonesian language, national language of the other country, and/or English language, and all copies are equally deemed as the original.
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