23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?
Indonesia
Answer
Yes
Source
Article 34, Law 2/2011 on Political Parties amending Law 2/2008 on Political Parties.
(1) The financial sources of political party shall be as follows:
a. Membership dues;
b. Contributions that are legitimate in accordance to the prevailing laws; and
c. Financial Subsidy from the national budgets and/or regional budgets.
Section 40 (4), Political Parties Law, 2008
(4) Political parties shall be prohibited to establish a business entity and/or own shares of a business entity.
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