In the study of Indonesian legal history, particularly relating to civil law and adoption, holds a significant place. This Dutch colonial regulation, often referred to simply as Stb. 1917 No. 129, specifically governed the adoption of children among the Chinese community (Tionghoa) during the colonial era, laying down rules that differ markedly from modern Indonesian law.
Historically, the Indonesian Civil Code (KUHPerdata) did not originally contain specific provisions for adoption. This regulation was issued to address the needs of the ethnic Chinese community (Tionghoa) in Indonesia regarding family lineage and inheritance. E-Journal UNSRAT Legal Standing of Adopted Children staatsblad 1917 nomor 129 pdf 42 free