: Unlike Islamic law or some customary (Adat) laws where adopted children may have limited claims, Staatsblad 1917 No. 129 granted adopted children full status as legal heirs ( ab intestato ), allowing them to inherit from their adoptive parents just like biological children.
During the colonial period, the population of Indonesia was divided into three legal groups: Europeans, Natives, and Foreign Orientals. This Staatsblad was enacted to bridge the gap between these groups, particularly concerning business and family law. staatsblad 1917 nomor 129 pdf 42 free
and Government Regulation No. 54 of 2007 now provide the primary national standards for adoption, emphasizing the "best interests of the child" rather than just family lineage. : Unlike Islamic law or some customary (Adat)