Jakarta, Jan. 11 -- The government has agreed to prepare a Rp10 trillion (over US$597 million) intellectual property-based financing platform for creative industry players in 2026, making Indonesia the 15th country worldwide to adopt such a scheme.

Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas highlighted the policy during a gathering with national media leaders, including ANTARA President Director Benny Butarbutar, in Jakarta on Friday night (January 9), according to a statement issued on Sunday.

He described the initiative as a reflection of the Director General of Intellectual Property's commitment not only to providing legal certainty and protection for creators but also to helping them capitalize on their creative works, ultimately boosting th...