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        "msgid": "kppu-follows-up-on-alleged-monopoly-in-digital-trade-ecosystem-1776693057",
        "date": "2026-04-20 20:15:19",
        "title": "KPPU Follows Up on Alleged Monopoly in Digital Trade Ecosystem",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) has initiated preliminary clarification on a complaint filed by the E-commerce Logistics Business Association (APLE) alleging monopolistic practices and unfair competition within the digital trade ecosystem, particularly targeting TikTok's integrated services with Tokopedia. The allegations include vertical integration across content distribution, algorithms, e-commerce, payments, and logistics, which could enable anti-competitive behaviours such as predatory pricing and market access restrictions. This case underscores growing regulatory scrutiny on digital platforms in Indonesia, drawing parallels to international precedents like investigations into Amazon and Google Shopping.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) is\nfollowing up on a report submitted by the E-commerce Logistics Business\nAssociation (APLE) regarding alleged monopolistic practices and unfair\nbusiness competition within the digital trade ecosystem. \u201cThe report was\nreceived on Wednesday (15\/4) and is now entering the initial\nclarification stage,\u201d said Head of Public Relations and Cooperation\nBureau of KPPU, Deswin Nur, in Jakarta on Monday. Deswin Nur stated that\nevery incoming report undergoes stages of clarification and preliminary\ninvestigation. This is done to assess administrative completeness and\nthe sufficiency of indications of alleged violations against Law No.\u00a05\nof 1999 on the Prohibition of Monopolistic Practices and Unfair Business\nCompetition. \u201cKPPU will ensure whether the report meets the requirements\nto proceed to the next process,\u201d he added. He further explained that if\nthe clarification results indicate sufficient preliminary evidence, the\ncase will proceed to the initial investigation stage. In this phase,\nKPPU is authorised to gather evidence, summon relevant parties, and\ndelve into the structure and behaviour of the reported business actors\nbefore entering the examination or trial stage. However, they emphasised\nthat the handling timeframe cannot be precisely determined as it depends\nheavily on the case\u2019s complexity and evidence availability.\n\u201cNevertheless, all stages adhere to the time limits stipulated in KPPU\nregulations,\u201d he said. Previously, the APLE report was submitted through\nlegal representative Panji Satria Utama from Satya Law Firm, stating\nthat the complaint stems from concerns over potential disruptions to the\nbusiness competition climate in the digital trade sector. The reported\nentities include TikTok Pte. Ltd., TikTok Nusantara (SG) Pte. Ltd., and\nthe TikTok Shop service integrated with Tokopedia. According to him, the\nrespondents are alleged to operate a business model with vertical\nintegration encompassing content distribution, recommendation\nalgorithms, e-commerce platforms, payment systems, to logistics\nservices, and this structure is deemed capable of creating comprehensive\ncontrol over the digital trade value chain. Additionally, this\nintegration model opens possibilities for anti-competitive practices\nsuch as predatory pricing, discrimination against logistics service\nproviders, and market access restrictions for competitors. Furthermore,\naggressive promotional strategies through large discounts, shipping\nsubsidies, and other incentives are seen as potentially leading to\nloss-leading practices, namely selling below production costs to\naccelerate market dominance. The algorithm aspect is also highlighted\nbecause the recommendation system is considered capable of prioritising\nproducts within the internal ecosystem over competing platforms, thereby\nlimiting visibility for other business actors. This complaint refers to\nthe provisions of Law No.\u00a05 of 1999 and Minister of Trade Regulation\nNo.\u00a031 of 2023, which among others regulate the prohibition of\nmonopolistic practices and the separation between social media and\nelectronic commerce. As a comparison, the complainant also mentions\ninternational precedents, including investigations into practices in the\nAmazon marketplace and the European Union\u2019s decision in the Google\nShopping case.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kppu-follows-up-on-alleged-monopoly-in-digital-trade-ecosystem-1776693057",
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