Mini Press Release: Indonesian Ministry of State Secretariat Issues New Regulation on Official Overseas Travel
The Ministry of State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemensetneg) has announced a new circular, Number B-32/M/S/LN.00/12/2024, outlining updated policies for Official Overseas Travel (Perjalanan Dinas Luar Negeri – PDLN). Here are the key points from the December 23rd, 2024, regulation:
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Effective, Efficient, and Selective Approach
The new policy emphasizes the need for PDLN to be effective (goal-oriented), efficient (cost- and time-effective), and selective (through a screening process). The primary objective is to support the realization of President Prabowo’s strategic national objectives. -
Substantive and Urgent Initiatives
The ministry prioritizes initiatives that are substantive, urgent, and yield tangible benefits for the government’s performance and regional development. -
Limited Participants
The new regulation introduces specific limits on the number of participants based on the type of activity to ensure the efficient use of resources:- Educational assignments (Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, Post-Doctoral): As per the request
- Diplomatic courier, expert missions, research, briefings, or assignments: As per the request
- Sports missions: As per the request, with a limit on accompanying personnel
- Presidential or Vice-Presidential visits: As per the President’s instruction via the Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Ministerial or head of institution visits: As per the instruction of the Minister of State Secretariat
