Mark Your Calendar! Indonesia’s Major Land Reform Begins After 2 February 2026, Signaling the Final Chapter of the Girik Era

Indonesia is entering a decisive new phase in its land law regime with the formal winding down of the girik era. Effective 2 February 2026, girik and similar customary land instruments will no longer be recognised as evidence of land rights, signalling a full transition to a modern, certificate-based system of land registration.

Landholders who fail to convert their girik into land title certificates before 2 February 2026 will face significantly greater challenges in proving and protecting their rights and in completing future transactions. By contrast, timely registration through Pendaftaran Tanah Sistematis Lengkap (PTSL) can transform a legally fragile asset into one that is secure, marketable, and capable of supporting financing.

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