Event Reports

Leaders of the Healthcare Working Group gathered virtually on 12 May with representatives from the Indonesian Medical Device and Laboratory Equipment Companies Association (GAKESLAB) to discuss the group’s advocacy priorities on halal certification, align positions, and identify potential areas for collective advocacy in the medical device sector.

EuroCham was represented by Healthcare Working Group Head Andri Kusandri (Merck) and Deputy Head Efraim Ariesandy (Fresenius Medical Care), alongside GAKESLAB representatives Yani Lina (BD) and Wulaning Putri (Siemens Healthineers).

On 11 May, the EuroCham Finance, Tax and Investment (FTI) Working Group held a seminar at the office of our esteemed member, KPMG Indonesia. The seminar focused on the practical implications of transfer pricing developments and broader tax policy issues, providing participants with insights into the evolving regulatory and business landscape.

The event featured distinguished speakers, including Dwi Astuti, Director of International Taxation at the Directorate General of Taxes, Ministry of Finance; Iwan Hoo, Head of Transfer Pricing at KPMG Indonesia; and Singyuan Yong, Tax Partner at KPMG Singapore. The speakers shared valuable insights on current transfer pricing practices, compliance challenges, and regional developments in tax policy. The event was also opened by Edison Bako, Executive Director of EuroCham Indonesia.

The discussion also provided an opportunity for participants to engage directly with experts and policymakers, fostering a constructive exchange on the implications of transfer pricing for businesses operating in Indonesia and the wider region.