https://scientium.co.id/journals/index.php/slr <p>Scientium Law Review aims to publish new work of the comprehensive critical analysis and research on all law issues. The journal may include but are not limited to various fields of law such as civil law, law and history, religious jurisprudence law, constitutional law, legal philosophy, sociology of law, <em>adat</em> law, legal theory, Islamic law, international law, environmental law, legal pluralism, and another section related to contemporary issues in legal scholarship. </p> <p> </p> Scientia Integritas Utama en-US Scientium Law Review (SLR) 2829-5811 https://scientium.co.id/journals/index.php/slr/article/view/542 <p>The Job Creation Law (<em>Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja</em>) was introduced and passed in Indonesia as an omnibus law, amending over seventy existing laws to streamline regulations and promote economic growth. However, its drafting and approval process raised significant concerns, particularly regarding the lack of transparency, limited public participation, and its potential adverse impact on labor rights and environmental protection. This paper examines the role of political institutions in shaping the law, utilizing the new institutionalism framework to analyze the influence of formal and informal rules on policymaking. The analysis reveals that the President's strong political influence, combined with a dominant coalition in the House of Representatives (DPR), expedited the legislative process at the expense of democratic norms. Civil society, media, and global actors played crucial roles in contesting the law through protests, social media campaigns, and judicial reviews. The Constitutional Court's ruling, which deemed the law conditionally unconstitutional, further underscores the complex interplay of institutional power in Indonesian lawmaking. Ultimately, this study highlights how institutional dynamics and political power affect policymaking, often sidelining democratic principles in favor of efficiency and economic agendas.</p> Aria Yudisatria Copyright (c) 2025 Scientium Law Review (SLR) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2023-12-30 2023-12-30 2 3 1 8 10.56282/slr.v2i3.542