Constitution

Indonesia 1945 Constitution (reinstated 1959, reviewed 2002)

Table of Contents

Chapter X. Citizens and Residents

Article 26

  1. Citizens shall consist of indigenous Indonesian peoples and persons of foreign origin who have been legalised as citizens in accordance with law.
  2. Residents shall consist of Indonesian citizens and foreign nationals living in Indonesia.
  3. Matters concerning citizens and residents shall be regulated by law.

Article 27

  1. All citizens shall be equal before the law and the government and shall be required to respect the law and the government, with no exceptions.
  2. Every citizen shall have the right to work and to earn a humane livelihood.
  3. Each citizen shall have the right and duty to participate in the effort of defending the State.