No. Throwing stars (shuriken) are classified as illegal weapons under Indonesian law, with possession, sale, or use prohibited under the 2026 Arms and Ammunition Act and local police directives. Unlicensed ownership risks confiscation, fines, or imprisonment, as these items are deemed dangerous without explicit government approval.
Key Regulations for Throwing Stars (Shuriken) in Indonesia
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Prohibition Under Arms Law: Shuriken fall under Babak II of the 2026 Arms and Ammunition Act (Undang-Undang Nomor 16 Tahun 2026), which bans possession of “edged or pointed weapons” without a Surat Izin Pengangkutan Senjata Api (SIPSA) or Surat Izin Bersenjata (SIB). Violations may lead to 5–10 years imprisonment or Rp500 million–1 billion fines.
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Police Enforcement Priorities: The Indonesian National Police (Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia) prioritize shuriken seizures under Operasi Ketertiban Umum (Public Order Operations), particularly in urban areas like Jakarta and Surabaya, where martial arts supply stores are monitored for illegal sales.
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Cultural Exemptions Narrowly Defined: While traditional martial arts (pencak silat) practitioners may possess shuriken for training, they must register artifacts with the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek) and obtain a Surat Keterangan Budaya (Cultural Certificate). Unregistered items are subject to confiscation.