No, switchblades are prohibited under Indonesia’s Law No. 12 of 2022 on the Harmonization of Tax Regulations and Government Regulation No. 2 of 2023, which classify them as “sharp weapons” requiring special permits. Civilian possession without authorization risks confiscation or criminal charges under Article 212 of the Penal Code.
Key Regulations for Switchblades in Indonesia
- Prohibition Status: Switchblades fall under Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 70 of 2023 as restricted items, banning import, sale, or public display without a Surat Izin Usaha Perdagangan (SIUP) and Surat Izin Pengangkutan (SIP).
- Permit Requirements: Only military, police, or licensed collectors may possess switchblades, per Decree of the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces No. 16/2024, with applications reviewed by the National Police’s Directorate of General Crimes.
- Penalties: Unauthorized possession or carrying triggers Article 212 (up to 4 years imprisonment) or Customs Law No. 17 of 2006 (fines up to IDR 5 billion for illegal import).
Recent 2026 compliance shifts under Presidential Regulation No. 10 of 2026 tighten enforcement, mandating digital tracking of restricted weapons via the Indonesian National Police’s Integrated Weapons Database.