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The repeal of which law allowed for public Imlek celebrations?

  • Law No. 5 of 1999

  • Presidential Decree No. 6 of 2000

  • Instruction No. 14 of 1967

  • Bill No. 3 of 2001

Answer

The repeal of Presidential Decree No. 6 of 2000, issued during the reign of President Abdurrahman Wahid, marked a significant turning point in Indonesia's socio-cultural landscape. This legal action effectively lifted the ban on public celebrations of Imlek, the Chinese New Year, allowing the Chinese-Indonesian community to openly embrace and showcase their cultural heritage.
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