After two long years of meeting on line and zoom fatigue setting in, more than 40 members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Indonesia met face-to-face for a dinner reception with H.E. Ambassador Anil Kumar Nayar.

Held on May 11, 2022 at the Acre-Menteng, the evening get together was a sellout success as members were happy to meet again in person.

In his opening remarks, SingCham President Shoeb Kagda noted that the pandemic had affected many businesses across the world and disrupted entire industries. As the pandemic recedes and life returns to normal, new challenges are emerging for businesses with the war in Ukraine, inflation, high commodity prices and shortage of food supplies all presenting new threats.

“SingCham will continue to act as the bridge between businesses in Singapore and Indonesia,” said Mr Kagda. “Infact, we have seen new types of Singapore companies and entrepreneurs starting to come to Indonesia given its fast growing digital economy.” 

In his keynote address, Ambassador Anil shared his views and insights on a wide range of issues including the economic and political outlook for Indonesia in the coming election year; and the state of Singapore-Indonesia bilateral relations.

He emphasized that Indonesia’s current situation is hard to predict given the uncertainties in the economic climate but he encouraged more Singapore companies and entrepreneurs to do business in the country.

Ambassador Anil was also pleased to see that SingCham’s membership base had grown and diversified with many new members bringing their own uniqueness and ideas to the table.

The ambassador also announced that he was ending his term in Indonesia and would be leaving in the middle of the year for his new posting.

Following his address, Ambassador Anil answered questions from members including whether he would still wear batik once he left Indonesia to which he replied: “I will definitely continue to wear my Batik collection which I have gathered over the last 10 years.” SingCham wishes Ambassador Anil all the very best in his new posting. The Council would like to place on record our deep gratitude to Ambassador Anil for his friendship, guidance and support for the chamber during his tenure and for being instrumental in the continued growth and success of the Singapore business community

Do you know that you can enjoy a BMW X1 with a lower retail price compared to Singapore Retail Price Price? BMW X1 sDrive18i price in Singapore is S$198,888 while the same car only cost Rp760m in Indonesia. Members are offered the BMW Corporate program which will provide special benefits. Entitled to special benefits such as special lease program, special rates for purchase of BMW, complimentary Chauffeur Safety Training for every purchase of The 5, The 6, The 7, The 8, and The X7. In addition, all purchases will be entitled to warranties and after sales services, such as the 3-year warranty – for vehicle repairs, 5-year services for regular maintenance of vehicles – BMW Service Inclusive and BMW vehicle tyre insurance valid for 2 years – BMW Group Tyre Coverage. This is a special offer from BMW Indonesia for SCCI members only. For further information please reach out to SCCI Secretary or BMW Indonesia: BMW Contact center phone: 1500269, whatsapp +62 85288886269 or email: contact.id@bmw.co.id.

Members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Indonesia have been offered a BMW Corporate program which will provide special benefits. Members of SCCI will be entitled to special benefits such as special lease program, special rates for purchase of BMW, complimentary Chauffeur Safety Training for every purchase of The 5, The 6, The 7, The 8, and The X7. In addition, all BMW purchases will be entitled to BMW vehicle warranties and after sales services, such as the 3-year warranty known as BMW Repair Inclusive – for vehicle repairs, 5-year service for regular maintenance of BMW vehicles – BMW Service Inclusive and BMW vehicle tyre insurance valid for 2 years – BMW Group Tyre Coverage.

Investing in Indonesia: 3 new developments you should know

Singapore was Indonesia’s largest foreign investor in 2020, with total investments of US$9.8 billion, increasing by 6.5% year on year. With the recent Omnibus Law, DTA and BIT strengthening investment and business confidence between both countries, bilateral investments are expected to grow strongly in the years to come as part of post-pandemic economic recovery. As investors, professionals and business owners, it is critical to understand how these developments enhances your investments and businesses in Indonesia.
In this webinar organized by SCCI, senior lawyers from Withers worldwide will discuss 3 key developments that can help the ease of doing business in Indonesia and how investor protection is enhanced. We will also discuss how you can harness this opportunity to expand and invest in Indonesia.
The key developments are:
1) the Omnibus law;
2) the Singapore-Indonesia Bilateral Investment Treaty; and
3) the Singapore-Indonesia Tax Treaty
SCCI is a business chamber representing the Singaporean business community in Indonesia

Register

https://investinginindonesia3newdvp.splashthat.com/

Dear Singaporeans,

The Singapore Embassy in Jakarta will be organising a virtual Consular Briefing for Singaporeans via Zoom on Saturday, 17 April 2021 from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm. Please register at https://form.gov.sg/606590966b94e800125448d7 for the event. The Zoom meeting details will be sent to you closer to the date of the event.

We look forward to you joining us at the briefing. See you online!

The first of an ongoing series of Webinars hosted by SCCI in 2021 on business and investment opportunities in Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy . This webinar was held on Feb 23rd, sponsored by UOB Indonesia, Withers KhattarWong and PwC.

Guest of Honour : H.E Anil Kumar Nayar (Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia)

Opening speech : Shoeb Kagda (Chairman, Singapore Chamber of Commerce Indonesia)

Keynote Speakers :

1. Enrico Tanuwidjaja (Senior Economist, UOB Indonesia)
2. Joel Shen (Partner, Withers KhattarWong)
3. Suyanti Halim (Tax Leader, PwC Indonesia)
4. Kexin Lim (Tax Partner, PwC Singapore)

Dear SingCham members,

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia that was scheduled to be held on Monday, 23 Mar 20 at 09.00 am has been postponed to a later date which will be advised in due course. This postponement is made against the need for social distancing measures under current health and safety concerns with the Covid 19 pandemic.

Any inconvenience caused is sincerely regretted.

Honorary Secretary

As announced by Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) on 15 March 2020, from 16 March 2020, 2359 hours, all short-term visitors who are nationals of any ASEAN country(1) must submit requisite information on their health condition for clearance before their intended date of travel to Singapore.

All applicants must ensure that their applications have been approved by Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) before their travel to Singapore. Approved applications will be verified by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the Singapore checkpoints. Short-term visitors who arrive in Singapore without the necessary approval, or proof of the place where they will serve the 14-day Stay-Home Notice or do not meet prevailing entry requirements, will be denied entry into Singapore.

All nationals of ASEAN countries are advised to obtain the approved health clearance from the Singapore Ministry of Health before making their travel bookings.

Please take note of the following for the application process: 

1. You may submit your declaration through this link www.healthclearance.gov.sg after 16 March 2359 hours.
2. The processing time for all applications is between 14 – 21 days. You may wish to consider changing your travel itinerary if you are intending to travel within the next 21 days.
3. The outcome of the applications will be sent to the email address provided in the declaration. Please ensure you have a copy of the approval at the Singapore checkpoints.
4. Only one application per traveler will be processed at any one time. Please submit a new application if there are any changes to any of the items in the Health Clearance Form that has been submitted/approved. The most current application will be treated as a new application and only the most current application will be processed.
5. Approvals are valid for 14 days from the date of approval.

Please take note of the following on Arrival in Singapore:

1. Please present the approval letter to the Immigration Officer.
2. All travelers entering Singapore who has traveled to the following countries within the last 14 days from the point of entry will be issued a 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) (2): ASEAN countries, Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
3. Travelers who will be put on SHN must provide proof of the place where they will serve the 14-day SHN, for example, a hotel booking covering the entire period or place of residence that they or their family members own.