All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the 7th International Seminar on Border Region 2023 [INTSOB 2023] during February 20-23, 2023 in Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief,...

The article delves into the territories within the Russian Federation subject to a special regime of entrepreneurial activity, specifically focusing on regions situated along the country’s borders. The author examines the issues of their legal basis for functioning, location, period of existence, the...

This paper has as objective to discuss about the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts in border regions having as special focus the limitation of freedom of movement and the related matters linked to tourism and other economic sectors in border regions. The first aspect to be analyzed is the loss of tourists/travelers...

The birth of Islamic banks around 1940 was initially motivated by the desire of the people to have other alternatives besides conventional banks. This thinking is mainly related to the operationalization of conventional banks which in the concept and context of Islamic teachings contain elements that...

Border region is an area that should get special attention. This is because it relates to state sovereignty. Therefore, the welfare of the people in the border region must also be considered to prevent social problems. Riau is one of the provinces bordering Malaysia. There are 4 districts in Riau bordering...

Borders are strategic areas for a country and are synonymous with defense. The border is the entrance to a country. Therefore, border security is an essential aspect of a country. This paper reviews and analyses various articles on border security with a bibliometric approach using the keywords border,...

The ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) agreement aims to export and import goods with tariffs reduced to 0%. Meanwhile, exports and imports can only be carried out by prominent entrepreneurs. Traders of locally made children’s toys classified as micro, small, and medium enterprises have only been affected...

This paper discusses two crucial topics in global arbitration: the implementation of foreign awards and the notion of public policy in Brazil. Brazil signed the 1958 New York Convention, and the Brazilian Arbitration Act mimics the Convention’s policies regarding the acknowledgment of foreign awards....

Special economic zones are recognized as effective tools to attract investment in national economies. At the same time, special economic zones, representing economic activities across various industrial sectors, are a threat to the environment. The article aimed at comparative analysis of the state policy...

A notary is an appointed public official vested with legal authority to authenticate deeds and wield additional powers as outlined in the Notary Law (UUJN), or other pertinent legislations. With the Cyber Notary’s authority as referred to in the Explanation of Article 15 paragraph (3) UUJN at this time,...

The background of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia has not been as expected although the Government has attempted thorough efforts. The aim of this research is to find out the determinant factors of exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0-6 months in Indonesia. The factors analyzed were the residence,...

A law of regional competitiveness has become important for a country. This issue is one of the eight important elements in national defense. This qualitative research applies focus group discussion and employ 21 participants to gather data. The result shows that the law that regulates the competitiveness...

The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) provides various opportunities and challenges for AEC members. With a broader and more diverse market in AEC members, the halal industry in Indonesia has the opportunity to expand at ASEAN level. Meanwhile, the AEC also poses various challenges for the halal industry...

In practice, Notaries and Land Deed Officials (PPAT) often refuse to issue a deed for cross-country mixed marriage couples who intend to apply for financing at Sharia banks or credit at conventional bank with mortgage right collaterals. The reason for this reluctance is that the providing Sharia financing...

Handling the humanitarian crisis is not simple. Comprehensive treatment is needed so that it can be overcome completely. In Islamic history and practice in several countries, waqf has played a very large role in overcoming humanitarian crises. Global Waqf (GW) and Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) are humanitarian...

This study aims to determine the position of the National Forestry Council in determining forest areas, to explain in detail the position of the forestry council in determining forest areas through forest management development policies in Indonesia and how the challenges of development in determining...

Cross-border contracts can be more complicated than domestic contracts because they must adhere to the laws and regulations of multiple countries, including those governing taxation, tariffs, import and export controls, intellectual property rights, and dispute resolution. In addition to the usual commercial...

Legal education has been practiced beyond borders, promoting social justice across countries. In the absence of human physical interaction as the key feature of social justice education that promotes sensitizing students towards social injustice. Technology that has been continuously and rapidly developed...

Cross-border supply chains refer to moving goods, services, information, and capital across international borders to meet customer demand. Cross-border supply chains involve a network of activities and processes among various parties, including manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, and consumers...

Border regions often face challenges such as uneven development, economic influence of neighboring countries, suboptimal resource management, and complex social dynamics. This situation is exacerbated by inadequate infrastructure, low community participation in the formal economy, and security issues...

Today, green initiatives are becoming a movement to conserve Preserving natural resources for future generations and fostering human well-being through environmental conservation and the adoption of green lifestyles. The primary objective of this study is to explore how local authorities in Malaysia...

The implementation of high technologies in transport infrastructure becomes of vital importance. The reason for it the introduction of automated/autonomous vehicles in transportation. The positive impact of such innovations are considered in commercial, social aspect. Nevertheless, the transportation...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated their ability to survive economic crises and can bolster the lower middle-class economy by providing employment opportunities. On the other hand, there are still limited roles of MSMEs in supporting national economic growth due to low production...

Communities living in the border area of the country must have their characteristics in various spaces, one of which is the political space. There are still many problems faced by border communities, especially related to electoral issues, where elections are used as an arena for issues of nationalism...

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing has been a common challenging issue for maritime nations. Not only it involves myriad interpretations and applications of the United Nations Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III) among maritime states but importantly, managing IUU fishing needs effective enforcement...

Human Trafficking has become a global issue in several countries, including Indonesia. Many Human Trafficking driving factors were found in the border area of Indonesia as poverty and health problems. Victims of Human Trafficking also experience deep trauma, both physically and psychologically. Therefore,...

Indonesia confronts a multitude of issues and challenges in both its terrestrial and maritime border regions on an annual basis, starting from border settlement with its nine neighboring countries, securing borders from illegal activities and other security issues, the growing discourse of global dynamic...

Some difficulties for lawyers and academics to understand common value of justice beyond national border is mainly the state often determine which country’s laws, rights, and obligations apply to individuals. People residing within a state’s borders are typically subject to its legal and regulatory frameworks,...

The development of metaverse has brought great hope for many parties to be able to utilize this technological advancement. Not only within the scope of gaming, currently daily activities can also be carried out by someone in the virtual world, such as work, school and even daily life. However, metaverse...

Indonesia is a marine-archipelago country, with the maritime industry being one of the country’s biggest strengths. The fishing industry is one of the most significant contributors to the country’s marine economy and to improving the Indonesian people’s livelihood. Most Indonesians work as fishers in...

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a decline in the economy of most of the world community. As a result, many parties must appropriately perform their obligations in their agreements. This situation has led to the idea of implementing the force majeure clause in the contract based on the Covid-19 pandemic...