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ZIYAD FALAHI, M.Si.
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Yunidar, M.Si., C.L.D.A.
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NOVERDI PUJA SAPUTRA, M.H., C.L.D., C.Med.
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Rahmat Sawalman, S.Kel., M.Si.
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Rafika Sari, S.E., M.S.E.
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YOSEPHUS MAINAKE, M.H.
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Aditya Eka Pranandiansyah, S.Kom., M.M.
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Mohammad Teja, S.Sos., M.Si.
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Dinar Wahyuni, S.Sos., M.Si.
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Yulia Indahri, S.Pd., M.A.
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Venti Eka Satya, S.E., M.Si., Ak.
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Anih Sri Suryani, S.Si., M.T.
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Yustina Sari, S.H., M.H., M.Sc., C.L.D.
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Aulia Fitri, S.IP., M.Si., C.L.D.A. (Han)
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WUDY HISWARA, S.Sos.
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Prianter Jaya Hairi, S.H., LLM., C.L.D., C.Med.
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Masyithah Aulia Adhiem, S.Si, M.E.
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Ulayya Sarfina, S.T., M.T.
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Dr. Sulasi Rongiyati, S.H., M.H.
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Lisnawati, S.Si., M.S.E.
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Sali Susiana, S.Sos, M.Si.
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Luthvi Febryka Nola, S.H., M.Kn.
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Adib Hermawan, S.Pd., M.Han.
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Deniza Mulia Nita, S.Hum , M.M
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Nadhirah Nurul Saleha Saragih, S.T., M.T.
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Novianti, S.H., M.H.
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Devindra Ramkas Oktaviano, M.Han
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The approval by the Italian Senate of the grant of the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi to Indonesia on March 24, 2026 marks a new phase in the modernization of national naval power, while also making Indonesia the first country in Southeast Asia to operate such a platform. This paper aims to examine the implications of the acquisition of Giuseppe Garibaldi for Indonesia’s maritime power projection, including both the capabilities gained and the consequences that must be anticipated. The analysis shows that this aircraft carrier has the potential to strengthen the Indonesian Navy’s power projection across the archipelagic territory and the Indo-Pacific region; however, it requires the readiness of a comprehensive supporting ecosystem, including financing, human resources, and infrastructure. Through its oversight function, Commission I of the DPR RI can ensure that the acquisition and retrofit processes proceed as planned, while through its budgetary function it can assess the long-term fiscal implications of operating this complex defense system.
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SIDIQ BUDI SEJATI, S.T., M.AP., C.L.D.A.
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The reduction of Regional Transfer Funds (TKD) by the central government has constrained the fiscal capacity of regional governments. This condition is compounded by the implementation of a maximum limit on regional personnel expenditure of 30 percent of the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD) by 2027, as stipulated in the Law on Fiscal Relations between Central and Regional Governments (UU HKPD). This situation has created concerns among Government Employees with Work Agreements (PPPK), as their employment tenure is potentially at risk of termination. This paper examines the efforts of both the central and regional governments to prevent such risks. The government needs to take measured and systematic steps regarding PPPK to ensure fiscal stability while maintaining the quality of public services. These steps need to be supported by careful planning, rigorous evaluation, and transparent communication. Through its oversight function, Commission II of the DPR RI can encourage the Ministry of Home Affairs to continuously monitor the capacity of regional governments in anticipating the potential termination of PPPK employment. Commission II of the DPR RI can also request the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform to explore the possibility of regulating PPPK transfers to meet workforce needs in ongoing national strategic programs.
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Poedji Poerwanti, S.H., M.H.
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The Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) reinforces reforms in criminal procedural law, including through the regulation of guilty pleas, as a response to case backlogs that contribute to prolonged trial processes. This paper examines the optimization of the implementation of the guilty plea mechanism in the criminal justice system to reduce the case burden and achieve legal certainty, justice, and utility. From a regulatory perspective, guilty pleas are governed under Article 78, Article 205, and Article 234 of the KUHAP, as well as Supreme Court Circular Letter Number 1 of 2026 (SEMA 1/2026). Optimizing its implementation requires technical regulations as operational guidelines to ensure uniform application and synergy among law enforcement agencies (APH). In carrying out its oversight function, Commission III of the DPR RI needs to encourage the government to promptly issue implementing regulations concerning defendants’ confessions as mandated by Article 205 of the KUHAP, strengthen internal supervision within APH, enhance public outreach, and conduct continuous evaluation. These efforts are expected to support the realization of a judicial system that is fast, simple, and cost-efficient without disregarding the principle of justice.
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Rizki Mona Syawlia, S.Si., M.T.
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Optimizing the procurement of paddy and rice constitutes a strategic measure in maintaining price stability, strengthening food reserves, and improving farmers’ welfare. This paper analyzes government policies, as well as the challenges and implementation strategies in the field. The analysis shows that the increase in the procurement target to 4 million tons in 2026 is supported by pricing policies, production growth, and the strengthening of rice reserves. However, implementation still faces constraints such as limited post-harvest infrastructure, price disparities, and suboptimal coordination. These conditions indicate a gap between policy and implementation at the field level. Therefore, adaptive strategies are required through strengthening food logistics, infrastructure, and farmer institutions. In addition, data integration and digitalization of the food system are important to improve efficiency and accuracy in procurement. With integrated policy support, procurement optimization is expected to strengthen national food security in a sustainable manner.
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Aris Yan Jaya Mendrofa, S.T., M.Sc.
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The 2026 post-Eid return flow was characterized by a high concentration of population mobility toward urban areas, resulting in increased pressure on road networks and the potential to exceed capacity at critical points. This condition requires strengthening the capacity and governance of road infrastructure that is more adaptive and data-driven to anticipate surges in movement. This paper analyzes the challenges arising during the 2026 post-Eid return flow and identifies the need for future policy transformation as part of an evaluative effort. Limited capacity on main corridors, the emergence of bottlenecks, the temporary nature of traffic engineering effectiveness, and the dominance of private vehicles constitute the main factors behind the decline in transport service performance. Therefore, Commission V of the DPR RI needs to encourage the government, through its oversight and budgetary functions, to ensure more targeted and data-driven interventions, including increasing capacity at critical points, strengthening traffic management, managing travel demand, optimizing public transportation, and ensuring sustainable road maintenance to achieve more anticipatory and effective return flow management.
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Dr. Ari Mulianta Ginting, S.E., M.S.E.
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The dependence of road transportation on fuel places pressure on the fiscal balance and increases Indonesia’s economic vulnerability to global energy price fluctuations and geopolitical dynamics. The conflict in the Middle East in early 2026 led to rising crude oil prices, pressure on the Indonesian Crude Price (ICP), a widening oil and gas deficit, and the potential increase in energy subsidies and compensation. Accelerating fuel efficiency and developing the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) ecosystem represent key strategies to strengthen national energy security. This analysis examines the role of SOEs in developing the battery and electric vehicle ecosystem, with a focus on the Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) as an instrument for integrating the national battery supply chain from upstream to downstream. The study highlights the importance of oversight by Commission VI of the DPR RI over SOE performance, particularly IBC, to ensure that battery industry development goes beyond project realization and investment, and also ensures governance accountability, measurable technology transfer, effective infrastructure utilization, and a healthy domestic market. Effective oversight can encourage SOEs to serve as drivers of energy security, industrial downstreaming, and national value-added growth.
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Eka Budiyanti, S.Si., M.S.E.
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Geopolitical uncertainty, particularly the conflict in the Middle East, has exerted pressure on the food and beverage (F&B) industry through rising raw material prices, increased logistics costs, and supply chain disruptions. High dependence on imports further amplifies the vulnerability of this sector, which may trigger food inflation and reduce purchasing power. This paper analyzes the urgency of relaxing F&B industry policies as a response to the impacts of geopolitical conflict. Policy relaxation is directed toward accelerating import licensing, adjusting raw material quotas, and providing selective fiscal incentives. However, such policies need to be temporary, measurable, and indicator-based to prevent increased dependence on imports. In parallel, strengthening the F&B industry through downstreaming, development of domestic raw materials, and reinforcement of national supply chains becomes essential for building long-term resilience and competitiveness. The DPR RI, particularly Commission VII, needs to encourage the government to formulate targeted policy relaxation, strengthen implementation oversight, and ensure alignment with strategies for upstream industry development and supply chain diversification.
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Riza Asyari Yamin, S.T., M.M.
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The development of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has the potential to affect the smooth implementation and security of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. This paper aims to analyze the plans and mitigation measures that need to be undertaken by the Government of Indonesia to ensure that the Hajj pilgrimage for Indonesian pilgrims can proceed effectively. The Government of Indonesia, through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, has formulated three scenarios: (1) pilgrims continue to depart with mitigation measures involving the rerouting of flights to safer air corridors; (2) Indonesia cancels Hajj departures even if the Government of Saudi Arabia continues to allow the pilgrimage; and (3) the Government of Saudi Arabia suspends the Hajj, resulting in Indonesia not sending pilgrims. Commission VIII of the DPR RI can request the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to implement mitigation measures under each scenario and coordinate with relevant ministries to ensure the smooth implementation of the Hajj. In addition, intensive diplomatic engagement with the Government of Saudi Arabia is required to ensure the safety and continuity of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.
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Tri Rini Puji Lestari, S.K.M., M.Kes.
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Medical and health personnel constitute a group of workers with a high risk of exposure to occupational diseases (OD). These exposures include biological, chemical, physical, and psychosocial factors present in healthcare service environments. The case of a doctor who died after being exposed to measles while on duty highlights a gap between occupational risks and existing protection systems. This paper aims to analyze the challenges in implementing protection for medical and health personnel and to formulate directions for strengthening policy. The protection system has not functioned effectively due to fragmented regulations, limited implementation of occupational safety and health (OSH), and suboptimal integration with employment social security. Strengthening the protection system requires regulatory harmonization, enhanced promotive-preventive OSH implementation, and integrated protection and supervision systems. Commission IX of the DPR RI needs to encourage harmonization of health and labor protection regulations for medical and health personnel, support adequate financing for strengthening OSH and protection systems, and ensure evaluation of policy implementation and cross-sector coordination.
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Farhan Ryandi, S.Kom., M.Sc.
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The National Selection Based on Test (SNBT) through the Computer-Based Written Examination (UTBK) 2026 has been opened and is about to be implemented. This paper aims to present shifts in study program preferences and analyze the potential level of competition and their alignment with industry needs. Data indicate increasing interest in several study programs such as occupational safety and health (K3), renewable energy, and taxation, while some other programs continue to attract very low interest. This condition reflects an imbalance in preferences and a potential mismatch between graduates’ competencies and labor market needs. Therefore, alignment is required between higher education development, research direction, and national industry priorities. Commission X of the DPR RI needs to strengthen its oversight function over the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek) and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in refining research direction and encouraging study program planning that is more aligned with industry needs and graduate employment prospects.
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Edmira Rivani, S.Si., M.Stat.
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The movement of the rupiah exchange rate in March 2026 shows significant pressure driven by external factors, including the strengthening of the US dollar, uncertainty in global interest rate policies, and geopolitical risks. These pressures have affected the domestic financial market, increased import costs, and created potential inflationary pressures, thereby requiring appropriate policy responses. This article analyzes the dynamics of rupiah exchange rate pressures and the policy responses undertaken to maintain Indonesia’s economic stability. The analysis covers foreign exchange market interventions, adaptive interest rate policies, and macroeconomic policy coordination. In the context of economic governance, Commission XI of the DPR RI plays a strategic role through its legislative, budgetary, and oversight functions in ensuring the effectiveness of exchange rate stabilization policies. The analysis indicates that exchange rate pressures in March 2026 have become more persistent, requiring policy responses that maintain stability without undermining economic growth.
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Audry Amaradyaputri Suryawan, M.T.
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The increasing level of investment in deepwater gas projects in Indonesia reflects a shift in oil and gas development toward more complex and strategic areas. This paper aims to analyze the dynamics of deepwater gas development in Indonesia, identify the challenges encountered, and examine the required policy directions. The analysis shows that deepwater gas development in Indonesia is accelerating but continues to face multiple challenges. These challenges are not only related to technical complexity and high investment requirements, but also to suboptimal synchronization between fiscal incentives, regulatory certainty, and gas pricing and domestic utilization arrangements. In this context, policy improvement is crucial, particularly through strengthening fiscal incentives, enhancing regulatory certainty, reinforcing technological collaboration, and structuring balanced gas utilization. In line with this, Commission XII of the DPR RI plays a strategic role in ensuring policy effectiveness, including through oversight of fiscal incentives and gas pricing policies, as well as budgetary support for the development of technology, infrastructure, and national capacity.
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Shanti Dwi Kartika, S.H., M.Kn.
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Human rights protection constitutes a fundamental element of a rule-of-law state, requiring state accountability not only at the normative level but also in practice. This study analyzes the challenges, the need to strengthen state accountability, as well as policy directions and the strategic role of the DPR RI in human rights protection. The dynamics of human rights indicate that the main challenges lie in the implementation gap resulting from institutional fragmentation, suboptimal institutional capacity, and the absence of a comprehensive victim-based approach. These conditions underscore the need to strengthen implementation systems that ensure consistent and sustainable linkages between prevention, response, and recovery. To this end, six policy directions are required, including strengthening regulation, integrated coordination, institutional capacity, a victim-based approach, prevention, and transparency and oversight. In this framework, Commission XIII of the DPR RI plays a strategic role through its legislative, oversight, and budgetary functions to ensure effective and accountable policy implementation. Strengthening evidence-based state accountability is therefore essential to achieving effective, inclusive, and sustainable human rights protection.
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Harris Yonatan Parmahan Sibuea, S.H., M.Kn.
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Debt collection practices involving the forcible seizure of vehicles on public roads by debt collectors working for leasing companies, in ways that do not comply with legal provisions, continue to occur and cause public concern. These practices are carried out in public places, involve violence, and often take place without valid official documents. This article examines legal violations in the execution of fiduciary security. The study finds that unilateral execution without an agreed determination of default or without a court order constitutes an unlawful act. Creditors often disregard legal procedures through the use of debt collection services. The recurring conflicts between consumers and debt collectors are inseparable from unclear and outdated regulations. Effective law enforcement requires synchronization between the protection of the debtor’s property rights and legal certainty for the creditor. Commission XIII of the DPR RI needs to revise the Law on Fiduciary Security to create a more humane and accountable standardization of execution procedures that guarantees legal certainty for both parties.
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Aryojati Ardipandanto, S.IP., M.Sos
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The military attack by the United States–Israel on Iran on February 28, 2026 triggered an escalation into open warfare that affected the safety of 329 Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Iran. Based on the mandate of the Constitution and Law Number 37 of 1999 on Foreign Relations, the state is obligated to provide protection to Indonesian citizens abroad. The main issues in this situation concern communication continuity, the accuracy of data collection, and evacuation preparedness amid potential transportation disruptions and airspace closures. This study analyzes the concrete measures taken by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia through the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Tehran in protecting Indonesian citizens. The findings indicate that preventive efforts have been carried out; however, the strengthening of active data collection for evacuation needs to be improved. Commission I of the DPR RI needs to oversee the Government’s efforts to ensure the accuracy of data on Indonesian citizens in Iran, the readiness of evacuation plans, and adequate budgetary support to prioritize the safety of Indonesian citizens in Iran.
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ARYO WASISTO, M.Si.
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The judicial considerations in Constitutional Court Decision Number 116/PUU-XXI/2023 recommend a restructuring of the parliamentary threshold. This ruling aims to reduce the high number of wasted votes while maintaining the stability of the presidential system through the simplification of political parties. This article analyzes the regulation of the parliamentary threshold, which includes electoral engineering through the interaction between the legal threshold, district magnitude, and vote conversion methods. Through data simulation, it is found that lowering the parliamentary threshold is not a single variable in optimizing representation. The regulation of district magnitude and the selection of conversion methods, such as the comparison between the Sainte-Laguë and D’Hondt methods, intrinsically create an effective threshold that affects the probability of seat acquisition for lower- and middle-tier parties. Reducing the range of district magnitude has been proven to simplify the political party system even when the parliamentary threshold is lowered. This article recommends a holistic approach for Commission II of the DPR RI in aligning these three instruments as a rational framework to achieve a balance between electoral fairness and governmental effectiveness in the 2029 Election.
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Puteri Hikmawati, S.H., M.H.
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The demand for the death penalty against an Indonesian crew member (ABK), Fandi Ramadhan, who was accused of being involved in the smuggling of nearly two tons of narcotics, has drawn public attention. The threat of such punishment is considered disproportionate to the role played by the defendant, Fandi. This study analyzes the demand for the death penalty against crew member Fandi in a narcotics smuggling case. The demand for the death penalty by the Public Prosecutor against Fandi is not proportional to his position and role, as well as the level of control he possessed as a lower-level maritime worker. The Criminal Code (KUHP) requires judges, when imposing the death penalty, to stipulate it as an alternative punishment. In addition, its imposition by judges includes a probationary period of 10 (ten) years, taking into account the defendant’s remorse and the possibility of rehabilitation, as well as the defendant’s role in the criminal offense. Ultimately, the panel of judges sentenced Fandi to 5 years of imprisonment. Commission III of the DPR RI, in carrying out its oversight function, needs to continuously monitor the implementation of the Criminal Code by law enforcement officials, particularly regarding the death penalty, to ensure the realization of substantive justice.
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Firyal Nabihah, S.T., M.Si.
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The fisheries sector plays a strategic role in food security and the economy of coastal regions. However, the welfare of small-scale fishers still faces complex structural challenges. Approximately 2.7 million fisher households experience income pressure, and the majority are categorized as vulnerable to poverty. This article aims to identify the main challenges affecting fisher welfare and to formulate transformation strategies using the 5M approach. These challenges include fisheries governance that has not fully supported small-scale fishers, limited infrastructure and market access, as well as illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices. The transformation strategy focuses on strengthening human resources (man), improving the efficiency of operational budgets (money), accelerating fertilizer subsidies (material), enhancing technology (machine), and improving KNMP or fisher cooperatives (method). In this context, Commission IV of the DPR RI plays a role through its oversight function over programs and by strengthening its budgetary function to ensure that allocations in the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries budget support improvements in fisher welfare in Indonesia.
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Fitria Melinda, M.Eng
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Flood disasters, which dominate disaster occurrences in Indonesia, require the strengthening of search and rescue (SAR) operations that are rapid and effective. A number of flood incidents in early 2026, including those in Bandar Lampung and Buleleng Regency, demonstrate the growing need for responsive SAR action in emergency situations. This article aims to identify the challenges and formulate policy alternatives for strengthening SAR operations in flood disaster response in Indonesia. The main challenges include limited service point coverage, gaps in water rescue competence, and rigid funding mechanisms. Strengthening efforts need to be directed toward expanding services, improving personnel capacity and training, integrating monitoring technology, and meeting international standards. Commission V of the DPR RI plays a role through its oversight and budgetary functions in encouraging more responsive fiscal support, stronger governance, and cross-sectoral synergy to enhance the professionalism and effectiveness of SAR services.
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Rizky Allam Zandriyan Pratama, S.T., M.T.
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Idulfitri 2026 represents a period vulnerable to increases in staple food prices due to significant demand growth, supply–demand imbalances, distribution pressures, as well as risks of logistical disruptions and extreme weather. This article aims to examine the challenges and government strategies in maintaining price stability ahead of Idulfitri 2026. The findings show that strengthening price monitoring based on real-time data, enforcing the highest retail price (harga eceran tertinggi/HET), conducting market operations, securing stock availability, and managing interregional distribution serve as key instruments for price stabilization and food inflation control. Cross-ministerial synergy and collaboration with other stakeholders, such as through the issuance of a Joint Decree regulating holiday traffic flows, also play a crucial role in ensuring stabilization success. To ensure the effectiveness of these policies, Commission VI of the DPR RI needs to strengthen its oversight function through periodic evaluations of stock and distribution data transparency, the effectiveness of market operations, and logistics control in order to ensure price stability and protect public purchasing power.
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Niken Paramita Purwanto, S.E., M.Ak.
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The semiconductor industry is an important pillar in the transformation toward high-technology industries and the enhancement of digital economic competitiveness. This article aims to analyze global dynamics, Indonesia’s position, and the challenges and strategies for strengthening the national semiconductor industry ecosystem. Based on the study, the global chip supply chain crisis has encouraged many countries to accelerate semiconductor industrialization. Indonesia has also committed to strengthening the national semiconductor industry ecosystem. However, several challenges remain, including limited human resources with specialized expertise, suboptimal infrastructure and research ecosystems, and the need for regulatory support. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance human resource capacity, strengthen collaboration in research and development activities, expand investment partnerships, and integrate into the global supply chain. An integrated and sustainable approach is an essential prerequisite for Indonesia to enhance its role in the global value chain of the semiconductor industry. Commission VII of the DPR RI needs to encourage improvements in strategic industrial regulations, increase budget support for research and development, and ensure the sustainability of the national semiconductor industry ecosystem development.
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Timothy Joseph Shekinah Glory, S.T., M.M.
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Cases of violence and psychosocial vulnerability among children in recent years indicate that the child parenting system in Indonesia still faces serious challenges. Although a relatively comprehensive regulatory framework already exists, its implementation has not been optimal. This article examines child parenting policies and their implementation in Indonesia, as well as directions for strengthening prevention-based policies. The findings indicate that economic pressures, low parenting literacy, and the lack of integrated early detection mechanisms have contributed to the suboptimal performance of the child parenting system. Through its oversight function, Commission VIII of the DPR RI may encourage the government to: (1) strengthen operational standards that require the integration of early detection systems and support for vulnerable families in national policies; and (2) ensure the optimization of the implementation of PUSPAGA as well as parenting education programs so that they are accessible to all Indonesian families. Meanwhile, through its budgetary function, Commission VIII of the DPR RI may direct budget support more specifically toward family-based prevention programs, strengthening the capacity of support personnel, and enhancing cross-sectoral coordination.
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Rahmi Yuningsih, S.K.M., M.K.M.
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At the end of February 2026, the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) released its findings from supervision activities throughout 2025. BPOM identified ten illegal natural medicine products containing pharmaceutical chemicals that were sold massively on online marketplaces. This article discusses the challenges in supervising the online circulation of illegal medicines and strategies for strengthening such supervision. These challenges include the low compliance of business actors with regulatory provisions, the entry of imported medicines containing pharmaceutical chemicals, high consumer demand, sanctions that do not yet create a deterrent effect, and limited resources. Strengthening measures include improving communication, information, and education; increasing technical guidance activities; enhancing cooperation; utilizing technology; and increasing resources. Commission IX of the DPR RI needs to encourage BPOM to routinely disseminate supervision results on natural medicines through various social media platforms and mass media. Commission IX of the DPR RI also needs to encourage BPOM to continuously conduct communication, information, and education programs for the public regarding safe and quality natural medicines.
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Fieka Nurul Arifa, M.Pd.
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The Government of Indonesia seeks to improve national sports achievements by strengthening athlete development strategies from an early age, one of which is through the integration of 21 sports included in the National Sports Grand Design (Desain Besar Olahraga Nasional/DBON) into the education environment. This article examines the integration of DBON within the education system as a foundation for the development of young athletes. DBON is designed to be implemented gradually at the primary and secondary education levels to strengthen talent identification and build a more structured and sustainable sports development system. The implementation of DBON in schools is expected to position schools as the initial nodes of athlete development through physical education, extracurricular activities, and student competitions. However, its implementation still faces several challenges, such as disparities in sports facilities and infrastructure, limited human resources, and suboptimal cross-sectoral coordination. In this context, Commission X of the DPR RI has an important role through its legislative, budgetary, and oversight functions to ensure that policy support, funding, and the implementation of DBON are carried out effectively and sustainably.
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Dr. Suhartono, S.IP., M.P.P.
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The conflict between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other in early 2026 created global uncertainty that may affect Indonesia’s fiscal stability. Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz as the main route for the distribution of around 20 percent of the world’s oil triggered increases in global oil prices and financial market volatility. This article aims to analyze the transmission mechanism of this geopolitical shock to Indonesia’s fiscal stability. The analysis shows that rising global oil prices and pressure on the rupiah exchange rate may increase energy subsidies, widen the state budget deficit, and narrow fiscal space. Based on the simulation, a 10 percent increase in oil prices could add around 0.35 percent of GDP to the deficit, or approximately IDR 86.8 trillion. If oil prices exceed USD 95 per barrel, the state budget deficit could approach or exceed 3 percent of GDP. The government needs to prepare mitigation scenarios through strengthening budget reserves, sharpening energy subsidies, and coordinating monetary and fiscal policies to maintain economic stability. The DPR needs to remind the government to formulate a number of policy mitigation scenarios to maintain fiscal stability.
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Anugrah Juwita Sari, S.T., M.M.
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Indonesia is facing a capacity crisis in final waste processing sites (Tempat Pemrosesan Akhir/TPA) that is projected to reach its technical operational limit by 2028. The government has targeted the complete elimination of open dumping practices by 2026 as mandated by Law Number 18 of 2008 on Waste Management. This article aims to analyze the transition efforts in waste management from upstream to downstream as well as the challenges in implementing this target. In the downstream sector, strategies focus on converting TPAs into controlled/sanitary landfills, implementing landfill mining, and developing Waste-to-Energy facilities (Pengolah Sampah menjadi Energi Listrik/PSEL). In the upstream sector, strengthening efforts are carried out through the optimization of TPS3R (Reduce–Reuse–Recycle waste processing facilities) and the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. The analysis shows that the transition process is still hindered by substantial infrastructure financing needs, low public participation in waste segregation, and the lack of operational sustainability of waste processing facilities. Through its legislative, budgetary, and oversight functions, Commission XII of the DPR RI can encourage stronger EPR compliance, promote performance-based fiscal support through Special Allocation Funds (DAK), and strengthen oversight of waste processing facility governance.
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Lisbet, S.Ip., M.Si.
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The increasing number of cases involving Indonesian citizens (Warga Negara Indonesia/WNI) in online fraud in Cambodia poses a serious challenge for the Indonesian Government. This article aims to analyze the efforts of the Indonesian Government in protecting WNI involved in online fraud in Cambodia. Due to the widespread online fraud causing economic losses, the international community has given Cambodia a negative reputation. The Cambodian Government has taken various measures to restore its reputation. The increasing number of WNI involved in online fraud in Cambodia indicates the magnitude of the challenges faced by the Government, particularly due to the continued high interest of WNI in working in Cambodia with relatively high wage offers. Therefore, Commission I of the DPR RI, in exercising its oversight function, can encourage the optimization of the implementation of protection for WNI in Cambodia. Commission I of the DPR RI, through its budgeting function, can also encourage the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure sufficient resource allocation to provide responsive and adequate services.
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Dewi Sendhikasari Dharmaningtias, S.IP., MPA., C.L.D.A.
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Regional-Owned Enterprises (Badan Usaha Milik Daerah/BUMD) play a strategic role in regional development and public service delivery, serving as drivers of regional economic growth and contributors to regional own-source revenue (Pendapatan Asli Daerah/PAD). However, several challenges persist in the management of BUMD, including fragmented regulations and governance structures vulnerable to political intervention. This article examines how the governance of BUMD can be optimized through regulatory strengthening. Strengthening regulation through the establishment of a Law on Regional-Owned Enterprises is necessary to clarify the separation of functions, reinforce oversight and merit-based systems, and promote professionalism and independence so that BUMD can operate optimally. Through its legislative function, Commission II of the DPR RI needs to accelerate the drafting of a comprehensive Draft Law on Regional-Owned Enterprises to improve BUMD governance nationally, including encouraging the establishment of a Directorate General for BUMD within the Ministry of Home Affairs. Through its oversight function, Commission II of the DPR RI should also ensure that the Ministry of Home Affairs conducts periodic evaluations, follows up on audit findings, and oversees the implementation of regulations so that BUMD are managed professionally, transparently, and contribute optimally to PAD and public services.
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Rachmi Suprihartanti Septiningtyas.,S.H., M.H.
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Judicial digitalization through e-Court and e-Litigation, including the practice of hybrid proceedings, represents a trial model that combines physical presence and online participation. The problem is that hybrid proceedings are currently regulated only under a Supreme Court Regulation (Peraturan Mahkamah Agung/Perma), thereby raising issues of normative legitimacy and failing to provide legal certainty regarding the procedural rights of the parties, such as the right to be lawfully summoned, the right to be heard, and the validity of the process and electronic evidence. This article aims to analyze the urgency of regulating hybrid proceedings in the Draft Law on Civil Procedure prepared by the Expertise Agency of the DPR RI by using theoretical, doctrinal, and legal principles and statutory approaches. The study shows that regulation at the statutory level is necessary to guarantee legal certainty and harmonization of norms in accordance with the hierarchy of laws and regulations. Therefore, Commission III of the DPR RI is advised to include provisions on hybrid proceedings explicitly, systematically, and comprehensively in the Draft Law on Civil Procedure so that litigating parties may obtain legal protection and certainty.
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Sri Nurhayati Qodriyatun, S.Sos., M.Si.
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The planned integration of social forestry into the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program presents both opportunities and policy challenges that require careful consideration. This study analyzes the potential synergy of social forestry in supporting MBG food supply and the ecological and governance implications that may arise. The development of Social Forestry Business Groups (Kelompok Usaha Perhutanan Sosial/KUPS), the diversity of commodities produced, and the extensive coverage of social forestry areas demonstrate the capacity of social forestry to strengthen local food supply chains and improve the livelihoods of forest village communities. However, the expansion of food cultivation may trigger production intensification, vegetation simplification, and pressure on ecological functions if it is not accompanied by stronger institutional capacity and ecological safeguards. Given that only 120 of the 15,769 KUPS have achieved independent status, capacity strengthening, cooperative transformation, the implementation of multistrata agroforestry, and governance oversight are necessary. Commission IV of the DPR RI plays a role through its legislative, budgeting, and oversight functions to ensure that integration is implemented in a sustainable, equitable, and accountable manner.
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Brigita Diaz Primadita, S.Si., M.T.
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The Government is accelerating the construction and rehabilitation of irrigation networks with a target of 750,000 hectares in 2026 in order to maintain agricultural production stability and support the national food self-sufficiency target under the President’s Asta Cita. This article analyzes the urgency of the acceleration and the challenges that may arise in its implementation. The urgency of this program rests on three objectives, namely poverty alleviation, climate crisis adaptation, and national food self-sufficiency resilience. Challenges in the form of mismatched regional design, vulnerability to disasters, land fragmentation, limited maintenance budgets, and weak central–regional coordination risk making the results of accelerated irrigation network construction and rehabilitation suboptimal and fiscally burdensome. Therefore, Commission V of the DPR RI needs to ensure a balance between construction and maintenance budgets, encourage adaptive regulations, require risk-based technical studies that must be preceded by hydrotopographic assessments, and promote project performance evaluation based on actual outcomes such as irrigated rice field area, increased cropping intensity, and higher production so that the benefits of irrigation are optimized and state finances are used effectively.
Author:
Monika Suhayati, S.H., M.H.
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Indonesia and the United States signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) on February 19, 2026. This article discusses the implications of the ART for Indonesian trade and strategies for optimizing its implementation. The ART brings a number of positive impacts to the national economy, including reciprocal tariff reductions that strengthen export competitiveness, the simplification of the ease of doing business that attracts investment flows, and the maintenance of price stability for imported raw materials. In carrying out its legislative function, Commission VI of the DPR RI needs to comprehensively examine the impacts and the state financial burden arising from the implementation of the ART as the basis for determining the form of ratification. Meanwhile, in its oversight function, Commission VI needs to encourage the Ministry of Trade to ensure a balance between market openness and the sustainability of domestic industry, improve the technical aspects of trade and the ease of doing business, and strengthen production capacity and compliance with United States market standards. Market diversification efforts, improved logistics efficiency, and the optimization of facilities are also important steps for the iron and steel industry.
Author:
Dian Cahyaningrum, S.H.. M.H.
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The Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA), which has been signed by Indonesia and Canada, is expected to be utilized by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to expand their market to Canada. However, it is not easy for MSMEs to penetrate the Canadian market. Therefore, this article examines the challenges faced by MSMEs in entering the Canadian market and the efforts needed to overcome them. Based on the study’s findings, the challenges for MSMEs exporting to Canada include the need to comply with strict regulations and to face a mature Canadian market, while MSMEs themselves have limitations in products, human resources, and capital. Efforts to overcome these limitations include increasing production capacity, strengthening product quality, and improving MSME product marketing. Guidance and assistance are also needed to improve MSME export and digital literacy. In addition, capital support and easier access to financing are necessary for MSMEs. These efforts are expected to address MSME limitations so that they can penetrate the Canadian market and increase their business scale. Commission VII of the DPR RI plays an important role in encouraging the Government to address MSME limitations in exporting to Canada.
Author:
Dwiarti Simanjuntak, S.Sos., M.A.
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The increase in child suicide cases in Indonesia indicates the need to strengthen the social protection system. Data from the Indonesian Child Protection Commission show 120 suicide cases throughout 2023–2026 spread across various regions. This article discusses cases and causal factors of child suicide and formulates the strengthening of social protection as a preventive measure. The discussion shows that the triggers of child suicide cases are multidimensional, including bullying, depression, disharmonious family relations such as parental divorce, economic pressure, and exposure to negative content from online games and suicide-related websites. Strengthening needs to be carried out through school- and community-based early detection systems, fulfillment of basic needs and expansion of social assistance for vulnerable children, as well as integration and updating of population data. Commission VIII of the DPR RI needs to ensure the effectiveness of child suicide prevention policies, optimize social assistance programs and mental health services without administrative barriers, and provide adequate budget allocation for strengthening the social protection system.
Author:
Luthvi Febryka Nola, S.H., M.Kn.
Efendi, S.Sos., M.AP
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Currently, more and more workers are taking on several jobs at once (polyworking). This working pattern is promising in terms of increasing income. However, various studies show that polyworking also has the potential to cause health problems. Therefore, this article discusses the factors that drive workers to engage in polyworking and the impacts it causes. There are four factors that drive workers to engage in polyworking, namely economic pressure, technological opportunities, personal motivation, and social support. On the other hand, polyworking creates negative impacts in the form of fatigue, reduced work quality, disruption of family life, obstacles to skill development, damage to workers’ future prospects, and legal and ethical risks. To anticipate these issues, Commission IX of the DPR RI, through its legislative function, needs to pay attention to regulations on wages, working hours, social security, as well as occupational safety and health. Through its oversight function, Commission IX of the DPR RI needs to remind the Ministry of Manpower of the negative impacts of polyworking and encourage the formulation of protective regulations. Meanwhile, through its budgeting function, Commission IX of the DPR RI needs to ensure the availability of budget allocations for social security.
Author:
Elga Andina, S.Psi., M.Psi.
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Digital transformation in the state statistics system is becoming increasingly pronounced along with the growing use of big data in the production of official statistics, as reflected, among other things, in the implementation of the 2026 Economic Census based on information technology. This article analyzes the opportunities and challenges of utilizing big data in state statistics and its implications for the need for regulatory reform. The analysis shows that Law Number 16 of 1997 on Statistics has not fully anticipated developments in digital transformation, particularly with regard to cross-sector data access and sharing, methodological standards, quality assurance, and national data system interoperability. Big data has the potential to improve timeliness, depth of information, and efficiency in statistical production, but it also presents risks of representation bias, volatility of digital data sources, as well as issues of data quality and access. Therefore, Commission X of the DPR RI, in the context of deliberating the revision of the Law on Statistics, holds a strategic role in ensuring that regulation can accommodate the use of big data as a source of official statistics while at the same time strengthening the governance and quality of state statistics.
Author:
Fauzan Lazuardi Ramadhan, S.Si., M.Si.
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The provision of the Religious Holiday Allowance (Tunjangan Hari Raya/THR) plays a strategic role in Indonesia’s labor dynamics and economic growth, particularly ahead of Eid al-Fitr. Considering that household consumption is the main contributor to Gross Domestic Product growth, the timely disbursement of THR has the potential to support quarterly economic growth. This article discusses the challenges of THR management and strategies to optimize its impact on economic growth. Although it contributes to economic growth, THR management still faces challenges such as low employer compliance, impacts that tend to be seasonal, increased inflationary pressure and rising prices, and the emergence of the window shopping phenomenon. Therefore, strategies are needed in the form of timely disbursement, price stabilization, policy support for employers, and improved financial literacy. Commission XI of the DPR RI needs to encourage the Ministry of Finance to disburse THR for State Civil Apparatus (Aparatur Sipil Negara/ASN) on time and encourage relevant ministries to strengthen cross-ministerial and institutional coordination. With the right approach, THR can be viewed as part of a broader economic strategy to support welfare and long-term economic stability.
Author:
Nadhirah Nurul Saleha Saragih, S.T., M.T.
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At the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 forum, the government announced that it is examining a ban on tin exports as part of the national mineral downstreaming agenda. This article analyzes the policy direction and the potential challenges associated with a tin export ban. The policy discourse is aimed at strengthening the strategy to increase domestic value added, expanding the manufacturing base, and enhancing Indonesia’s bargaining power in the global supply chain. However, the structure of the national tin industry still relies heavily on export markets, meaning that any policy shift requires careful consideration. This dependency implies risks of pressure on business actors, potential domestic oversupply, and economic impacts on producing regions. Therefore, a well-measured transition design becomes a prerequisite so that the downstreaming transformation does not create market or regional instability. Commission XII of the DPR RI needs to ensure that this policy is implemented based on industrial readiness, accompanied by strengthened governance and adequate incentive support.
Author:
Denico Doly, S.H., M.Kn., C.Med.
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Based on data from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komisi Nasional Hak Asasi Manusia/Komnas HAM), throughout 2024 there were still many reports of human rights (HR) violations committed by corporations. This article discusses human rights protection in the business world by highlighting the gap between norms and practice. The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) affirm three main pillars, namely protect, respect, and remedy. However, up to the present, the gap between expectations and reality in relation to human rights protection in the business world has not yet been resolved. Legal protection is carried out through preventive and repressive measures. Regulatory strengthening, including revision and the imposition of human rights due diligence obligations, needs to be undertaken. Commission XIII of the DPR RI, in exercising its legislative function, needs to strengthen human rights protection norms and oversight of the performance of the government and Komnas HAM. Strengthened legislation and effective oversight are expected to ensure that the business world operates in line with the principles of respect for and fulfillment of human rights.
Author:
Sita Hidriyah, S.Pd., M.Si.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conducted an official visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from February 5 to 7, 2026, to strengthen the partnership between the two countries. This visit focused on reinforcing the strategic partnership through the signing of a document referred to as the Jakarta Treaty 2026 (Jakarta Treaty 2026), or the Treaty of Common Security. This article discusses the agreements reached and analyzes the concrete steps that can be taken to implement the agreed arrangements. Strengthening this partnership can achieve its objectives through concrete measures, including enhanced military cooperation, resource collaboration, and improvements in education. Commission I of the DPR RI has a role in overseeing and monitoring the implementation of this partnership agreement so that it not only provides diplomatic benefits but is also secure and generates tangible impacts for national interests.
Author:
Debora Sanur Lindawaty, S.Sos., M.Si., C.L.D.A.
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Government Regulation (Peraturan Pemerintah/PP) Number 48 of 2025 on the Control of Areas and Abandoned Land has officially entered into force. This PP is intended to optimize land utilization for the prosperity of the people and national development. This article analyzes the regulatory framework for controlling areas and abandoned land as stipulated in PP Number 48 of 2025. The PP affirms that where land tenure rights are not cultivated in accordance with applicable provisions, the state may regain control of the land to be used for the public interest and for more productive utilization. PP Number 48 of 2025 also establishes the principle that land cannot be directly taken over by the state. A series of stages is required to verify land ownership. Commission II of the DPR RI must remain committed to overseeing land and spatial planning issues that directly affect the public. In addition, Commission II needs to continue supervising land administration governance and ensuring that unused land is properly recorded so that land management processes are carried out fairly for the welfare of all communities.
Author:
Marfuatul Latifah, S.H.I., LL.M., C.L.D.
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The case of the issuance of a Red Notice against Riza Chalid demonstrates that cross-border criminal law enforcement processes often require a long period of time. In this context, asset forfeiture serves as a strategic instrument to cut off the economic incentives of crime. However, in practice, the recovery of assets derived from corruption and other economically motivated crimes remains suboptimal, even though various mechanisms for international cooperation are already available. This article aims to examine the concept and regulation of sharing forfeited assets as an effort to optimize the forfeiture of assets derived from criminal offenses. The discussion shows that although Article 57 of the Law on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters provides an initial legal basis, the absence of technical arrangements has prevented the mechanism from operating effectively. Therefore, Commission III of the DPR RI needs to formulate clear and measurable norms on sharing forfeited assets that are aligned with the UNCAC in the Asset Forfeiture Bill currently being drafted, in order to strengthen the effectiveness of asset recovery and Indonesia’s standing in international law enforcement cooperation.
Author:
Sony Hendra Permana, S.E., M.S.E.
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Corn is a strategic commodity that plays an important role in Indonesia’s national food security. After achieving rice self-sufficiency at the end of 2025, the government has targeted corn self-sufficiency as part of the effort to realize food independence within the next three years. This article aims to analyze the challenges and the government’s strategies to accelerate the achievement of corn self-sufficiency. Key constraints remain in corn productivity, including limited access to subsidized fertilizer, quality issues, shrinking agricultural land, and continued import dependence for certain types of corn. The government has responded through improved fertilizer distribution, the use of superior seeds, farmer assistance, water-pumping programs, utilization of swamp land, and strengthened oversight. These efforts indicate a more integrated approach that supports farmers. Commission IV of the DPR RI can play a role in encouraging reforms in corn governance and trade by strengthening the budget for relevant ministries and agencies. These efforts include providing post-harvest infrastructure outside Java, overseeing the implementation of farmland protection policies, offering incentives for industrial varieties, and establishing a national corn reserve to stabilize prices and stock.
Author:
Nidya Waras Sayekti, S.E., M.M.
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The Government is preparing to face a surge in public mobility during Eid al-Fitr 2026. The Free Homecoming Program (Program Mudik Gratis) is one of the Government’s policies to reduce the travel cost burden on the public and to reduce the use of motorcycles for long-distance journeys. This article analyzes the readiness of transportation-sector support for implementing the Free Homecoming Program so that it runs safely, comfortably, smoothly, and fairly, including for persons with special needs. Several preparation measures for Eid al-Fitr 2026 transportation carried out by the Ministry of Transportation (Kementerian Perhubungan/Kemenhub) include ensuring the availability of various transportation modes that have passed roadworthiness checks, strengthening terminal functions, providing ticket discounts, and implementing the Free Homecoming Program. Commission V of the DPR RI encourages Kemenhub to ensure transportation service readiness during Eid al-Fitr 2026, including the implementation of the Free Homecoming Program. Oversight by Commission V of the DPR RI is also needed for the effectiveness of the IDR 911 billion budget for the Free Homecoming Program, the implementation of fare discounts, rampchecks and TOS at terminals, KAIS, and the readiness of ports and airports, so that public satisfaction with Eid al-Fitr 2026 transportation services can be achieved.
Author:
Dr. Rasbin, S.TP., M.S.E.
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Indonesia’s import dependence on China has increased significantly over the past two decades and has developed into structural dependence. This condition may create risks for the national economy. This article aims to formulate comprehensive strategies to reduce Indonesia’s import dependence on China. The findings show that the dominance of capital goods and industrial raw materials from China may create significant economic risks, including macroeconomic risks, supply chain vulnerability, and geoeconomic risks. Therefore, integrated policies are needed, namely diversification of trading partners and strengthening of domestic industries. These efforts represent one of the main strategies to reduce import dependence on a single country and an important prerequisite to strengthen national economic resilience in the long term. For Commission VI of the DPR RI, the legislation function is directed toward strengthening trade regulations and domestic industry; the budget function toward supporting national industries, strategic state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and supply chain digitalization; and the oversight function toward evaluating the implementation of import substitution policies, supply chain resilience, and inter-agency coordination.
Author:
Aditya Eka Pranandiansyah, S.Kom., M.M.
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As the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia holds a unique position in the global nickel market. Indonesian government policies have a significant impact on global nickel prices. For example, a 10–15 percent reduction in nickel ore production targets in 2025 pushed prices to USD 18,650 per ton. This study discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by Indonesia’s nickel industry in 2026. Based on the findings, the government’s role is crucial in addressing challenges related to technological pressure, increasing domestic absorption, strengthening downstream industries, and green industrial transformation. In addition, the government has opportunities to strengthen nickel downstream industries, such as revitalizing the domestic steel industry and developing renewable energy industries. To address challenges and utilize opportunities in the nickel sector, Commission VII of the DPR RI needs to encourage the government to promote inter-ministerial synergy to meet domestic production needs, revitalize nickel downstream industries, and enforce legal consequences to improve corporate compliance with sustainable industry standards.
Author:
Putu Ayu Dhana Reswari, S.KM, M.Kes
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The emergence of the issue of discontinuing funding for medical examination (visum) for victims of sexual violence in early 2026 in one region has the potential to hinder the recovery process of victims while weakening law enforcement due to limitations in evidence. This article aims to analyze the impact of discontinuing visum funding and the role of the state in protecting victims of sexual violence. The analysis shows that although legal frameworks and financial support are available at the national level, implementation at the regional level still faces governance challenges, inconsistent policy priorities, and suboptimal cross-sector coordination. These conditions limit victims’ access to visum services and risk reducing reporting of sexual violence cases. Therefore, strengthening implementation mechanisms is crucial so that visum financing contributes effectively to victim protection. In this context, Commission VIII of the DPR RI has a strategic role through its oversight, budget, and legislation functions to strengthen the victim protection system and ensure more inclusive access to justice.
Author:
Nur Sholikah Putri Suni, M.Epid.
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The increasing burden of cancer financing, accompanied by the dominance of advanced-stage cases, indicates weak early detection in Indonesia. Free health screening has been developed by the government as part of a promotive and preventive strategy for national cancer control. This article aims to examine the strategic role of free health screening in strengthening cancer control efforts. Organized health screening in primary healthcare services is effective in increasing early-stage cancer detection, reducing access disparities, and lowering long-term curative costs. Therefore, through its oversight function, Commission IX of the DPR RI plays a role in ensuring that cancer screening implementation runs optimally, including targeting accuracy, service quality, availability of facilities and infrastructure, as well as continuity of referrals and follow-up. Meanwhile, through the budget function, Commission IX of the DPR RI needs to ensure adequate budget allocation to strengthen primary healthcare facilities, enhance the capacity of medical personnel and health workers, provide screening facilities, and guarantee referral financing.
Author:
Yulia Indahri, S.Pd., M.A.
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The preservation of cultural heritage in Indonesia faces growing challenges alongside the increasing intensity of national development. This article aims to analyze preservation within the context of national development and to identify the main challenges in policy implementation. Several recent events—such as the demolition of a cultural heritage site in Gresik and the discourse on constructing a high-rise building in a strategic cultural heritage area in Jakarta—indicate an ongoing dilemma between physical development interests and the obligation to protect cultural heritage. On the other hand, the government recorded the revitalization of 152 cultural heritage sites and museums throughout 2025, reflecting the state’s commitment to cultural preservation. The analysis shows that issues of center–regional coordination of authority, limited resources, non-development risks, and suboptimal stakeholder engagement constitute key challenges that must be addressed through strengthened governance and integrated policies. The Working Committee (Panja) on Cultural Heritage Preservation established by Commission X of the DPR RI serves as a strategic oversight instrument to ensure the effective, coordinated, and sustainable implementation of Law Number 11 of 2010 on Cultural Heritage, in alignment with the sustainable development agenda.
Author:
Yiyis Aldi Mebra, S.E.,M.B.A.
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The assessment of Indonesia’s capital market by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) at the end of January 2026 and the downgrade of Indonesia’s credit outlook by Moody’s Investors Service in early February 2026 have attracted the attention of market participants and policymakers. Both assessments are associated with risk perception, market liquidity, and the consistency of national economic policies. This article aims to analyze the impact of the MSCI assessment and Moody’s credit outlook on the investment climate, financial market stability, and implications for economic policy. The findings indicate that the MSCI assessment has a rapid impact through stock market mechanisms, while Moody’s credit outlook relates to perceptions of policy risk in the medium term. Therefore, strengthening governance, ensuring policy consistency, and optimizing the oversight function of Commission XI of the DPR RI are needed to maintain market stability and enhance investor confidence.
Author:
Hilma Meilani, S.T., MBA.
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Accelerating the development of power plants based on New and Renewable Energy (NRE) has become a key pillar of Indonesia’s energy transition. In 2025, the government recorded that the NRE mix in the electricity sector reached 16.3 percent, exceeding the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) target of 15.9 percent. Despite this progress, Indonesia’s NRE power generation structure remains dominated by hydro and geothermal power plants. This article aims to analyze efforts to accelerate NRE power plant development in Indonesia. The development of NRE power plants continues to face challenges, including electricity pricing regulations, limited investment, and infrastructure constraints. Acceleration efforts include restructuring NRE electricity pricing schemes, increasing investment in the NRE sector, and utilizing international financing for electricity infrastructure development. Commission XII of the DPR RI needs to strengthen legal certainty related to NRE electricity pricing, ensure policy implementation consistency to achieve national energy mix targets, and support budget allocations that encourage accelerated NRE power plant development.
Author:
Yustina Sari, S.H., M.H., M.Sc., C.L.D.
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The vacancy of one seat on the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) requires prompt follow-up. This article discusses the mechanism for interim replacement (pergantian antarwaktu) of Komnas HAM members and the implications of the current vacancy for institutional performance. The interim replacement mechanism has not been regulated in detail under the existing legal framework, particularly with regard to deadlines for nomination submission and appointment of a replacement member. In addition, a vacancy in Komnas HAM’s membership may affect institutional performance, including decision-making deadlock, imbalanced workload distribution, and reduced representation of expertise and experience within the institution. Therefore, Commission XIII of the DPR RI needs to encourage immediate deliberation on the interim replacement of the Komnas HAM member and ensure that Komnas HAM’s performance is not disrupted. Commission XIII of the DPR RI may also promote further regulation of the interim replacement mechanism through a revision of the Law on Human Rights.
Author:
Drs. Simela Victor Muhammad, M.Si.
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Indonesia’s border waters continue to face a number of security challenges that threaten national interests. This article discusses maritime security threats that need to be anticipated and how to address them, particularly through strengthening the role of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla RI). Illegal fishing, smuggling, and cross-border crimes, including territorial violations by foreign vessels, constitute threats that need to be continuously monitored. As an archipelagic state with vast waters and potential maritime security threats, Indonesia needs to strengthen its maritime security system, including enhancing the role of Bakamla RI, which is projected to become the Indonesian Coast Guard. The DPR RI, particularly through Commission I, needs to take part in strengthening Bakamla’s capacity as the Indonesian Coast Guard, whose presence is expected to become part of Indonesia’s strategic measures to address maritime security threats in border waters.
Author:
NURFADHILAH ARINI, S.I.P.
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Public service transformation in Indonesia continues to be directed toward prioritizing human needs. A number of transformation efforts have been undertaken, yet significant areas for evaluation remain. This article aims to examine how human-centred public service transformation has been implemented in Indonesia and to identify aspects that still require strengthening. The discussion shows that Indonesia already has a clear strategic vision, although challenges remain in ensuring that this vision can be implemented consistently. In addition, strengthening supporting systems, including infrastructure and human resources, remains an important agenda that needs to be optimized. Through its legislation and oversight functions, Commission II of the DPR RI can ensure that public service transformation is oriented toward the needs, experiences, and well-being of the community.
Author:
Prianter Jaya Hairi, S.H., LLM., C.L.D., C.Med.
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The drafting of the Academic Paper (NA) and the Draft Law on the Position of Judges by the Expert Body of the DPR RI demonstrates significant progress. One important substance in the draft law is the guarantee of protection for judges’ security. This article discusses how the concept of regulating judges’ security protection is formulated in the draft. Regulation on judges’ security protection already exists, but it remains limited because it only focuses on security during hearings, without providing direct protection guarantees for judges and their families. This article concludes that the Draft Law on the Position of Judges places judges’ security as one of the rights that needs to be provided to judges and their families. In general, the provisions on security protection guarantees in the draft law can be said to seek to provide the best possible protection for judges and their families. However, there is still room for refinement during the drafting and deliberation process by Commission III and the government. Provisions that can be improved include the extent of protection to be provided, under what situations, and the form of security measures for judges.
Author:
Megatrikania Kendali, S.T., M.Si
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The major floods that struck Sumatra in November 2025 revealed the close relationship between forest degradation and increasing hydrometeorological disaster risks. As a response, the government implemented several measures, including revoking business permits of companies that contributed to forest damage. This article aims to analyze the positive impact of permit revocation as an effort to strengthen post-disaster forestry policy in Sumatra and its implications for deforestation control and disaster mitigation. The analysis shows that moratorium and permit revocation policies as part of post-disaster forest recovery need to be accompanied by efforts to promote transparency and accountability in their implementation, as well as policy synergy related to ecosystem recovery. These policies can provide positive impacts as a corrective measure against forest utilization practices that are not aligned with sustainability principles. Commission IV of the DPR RI can carry out its oversight function through periodic evaluation of permit revocation policies for companies contributing to flood risks and ensure their integration with ecosystem recovery based on ecological functions and flood risk considerations.
Author:
Dewi Restu Mangeswuri, S.E., M.Si.
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The crash of an ATR 42/500 aircraft owned by Indonesia Air Transport on January 17, 2026 in the Mount Bulusaraung area, South Sulawesi, highlights serious challenges within the national aviation safety system. The aircraft, which lost contact during the approach phase to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, crashed in mountainous terrain under poor weather conditions, resulting in the deaths of all passengers and crew members. This article aims to analyze the implications of the accident for strengthening the national aviation safety system. The analysis indicates that the accident was most likely caused by a combination of extreme weather, deviation from the navigation path, complex geographical conditions, and potential human error leading to Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT). Although the regulatory safety framework is considered adequate, operational implementation, navigation infrastructure, and ATC–pilot coordination still need strengthening. The role of Commission V of the DPR RI becomes crucial in encouraging regulatory improvements, overseeing the follow-up of recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT), and providing budgetary support to enhance national aviation safety.
Author:
YOSEPHUS MAINAKE, M.H.
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Accelerating the development of temporary shelters (Huntara) after a disaster is an important instrument to support the social and economic recovery of affected communities in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra Provinces. This article aims to analyze the role of state-owned enterprises (BUMN) in supporting the acceleration of post-disaster Huntara development. The implementation of government policy and the construction of Huntara involves synergy among the central government, local governments, BUMN, and related institutions. BUMN involvement is not limited to the physical construction of shelters, but also includes the provision of basic facilities, logistics support, financing, and integrated cross-sector collaboration. The acceleration of post-disaster Huntara development reflects the government’s strong commitment to delivering a rapid and coordinated response for affected communities. In carrying out its oversight function, Commission VI of the DPR RI has a central role in ensuring program effectiveness, accurate targeting, and the application of transparency and accountability principles to support sustainable post-disaster recovery while delivering tangible benefits to affected communities.
Author:
Lisnawati, S.Si., M.S.E.
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Industrial estates play a strategic role in driving the transformation of the industrial sector. The existence of 175 industrial estates has contributed 9.44 percent to the national GDP. Despite their significant economic contribution, the absence of a Law regulating industrial estates has become an obstacle to strengthening the national industrial ecosystem. This article examines the urgency of establishing a Law on Industrial Estates and its regulatory framework. Based on the study results, the urgency of establishing a Law on Industrial Estates is to provide a strong juridical foundation, clarify minimum standards and basic obligations of estate managers, ensure the transformation of industrial estates toward a sustainable industrialization ecosystem, synchronize industrial estates with human resource policies, and accommodate business sector needs. Meanwhile, important substantive aspects that need to be formulated in the Law on Industrial Estates include strengthening managerial obligations, standardization and accreditation, strengthening environmental instruments and estate order, strengthening incentive governance, and strengthening vocational education. Commission VII of the DPR RI is expected to promptly initiate the Draft Law on Industrial Estates so that industrial estate regulations do not stop at technical arrangements but also address labor issues and industrial competitiveness.
Author:
Dr. Rohani Budi Prihatin, S.Ag., M.Si.
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The publication of the book Broken Strings: Kepingan Masa Muda yang Patah by Aurélie Moeremans shows that child grooming remains one of the problems affecting children’s growth and development. Gaps in communication between parents and children have been exploited by groomers to build exploitative communication. This article examines the child grooming phenomenon and prevention efforts. Child grooming cannot be viewed as a single act without considering its social context, including communication gaps between parents and children. In addition to causing deep trauma, child grooming also creates social stigma for children as victims. Prevention efforts are needed through strengthening family resilience, early intervention, and restricting children’s access to social media. Through its oversight function, Commission VIII of the DPR RI needs to encourage the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA), the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI), the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and the Ministry of Social Affairs to optimize various family resilience programs to create an environment that supports children’s growth and development.
Author:
Dinar Wahyuni, S.Sos., M.Si.
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The 2026 National Occupational Safety and Health (K3) Month serves as a moment to reflect on K3 practices in Indonesia. This article examines K3 practices in Indonesia, the challenges, and strategies to address them. K3 practices still face a number of challenges, including a legal framework that has not yet been adaptive, K3 norms that have not been fully integrated into organizational systems, insufficient resource capacity, and digital-based reporting systems that remain constrained by infrastructure gaps and low digital literacy. Building a digital-based K3 ecosystem calls for strategies to strengthen an adaptive legal framework, integrate K3 norms into organizational systems, strengthen resource capacity with a focus on technology mastery, and strengthen digital-based K3 systems through accelerating equitable digital infrastructure and improving digital literacy. Commission IX of the DPR RI needs to revise Law Number 1 of 1970 on Work Safety so it is adaptive to technological developments; encourage stronger national K3 digital literacy programs that reach the informal sector and MSMEs; and ensure budget allocations to accelerate equitable digital infrastructure and improve resource capacity.
Author:
Farhan Ryandi, S.Kom., M.Sc.
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The environment in Indonesia’s education units continues to be marked by cases of violence and shows a worrying trend, particularly in teacher–student relations. This article highlights the dynamics of violence in education units by examining triggering factors as well as evolving policy responses and stakeholder actions, as input for strengthening protection within education settings. The analysis indicates that differences in intergenerational communication patterns, the influence of gadgets and the digital world, and the unclear boundary between guidance and violence are key factors triggering conflict in schools. Various efforts have been pursued through central and local policies; however, strengthening legal protection for teachers and students still requires a more comprehensive policy framework. Commission X of the DPR RI plays a strategic role in encouraging stronger regulations on the protection of teachers and students, including through discussions on the Bill on the National Education System (RUU Sisdiknas), to realize education units that are safe, civilized, and just.
Author:
Muhammad Insan Firdaus, S.E., M.B.A.
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The rupiah’s depreciation in early 2026 reflects rising external and domestic pressures driven by global geopolitical uncertainty, a stronger US dollar, capital outflows, and increasing domestic foreign-exchange demand. This condition may create risks to monetary stability and national economic performance. This article aims to analyze the factors behind the rupiah’s depreciation and strategies to address it. The discussion indicates that foreign-exchange market intervention, the use of foreign-exchange reserves, strengthened monetary instruments, and structural strategies such as Local Currency Transaction are important steps to reduce rupiah volatility. Commission XI of the DPR RI is expected to reinforce its oversight function over monetary policy and financial system stability, support fiscal–monetary policy coordination, and ensure the sustainability of structural reforms to maintain rupiah exchange-rate stability.
Author:
Dewi Wuryandani, S.T., M.M.
Abstract:
Mineral downstreaming policies since 2020 have marked a shift in Indonesia’s economic development from raw material exports toward domestic value creation. Initial impacts are reflected in increased exports and investment, particularly in strategic commodities such as nickel, bauxite, and copper. However, the large capital and technology requirements mean downstreaming is still dominated by foreign direct investment (FDI), while domestic investment remains relatively limited. This imbalance creates challenges related to investment quality, dependency risks, as well as governance and sustainability issues. This article examines the role of investment in driving downstreaming and strategies to strengthen domestic investment so that value added can be optimized for the national economy. Investment needs to be directed not only toward scale, but also toward technology transfer, strengthening national industries, and environmental compliance. Commission XII of the DPR RI needs to strengthen oversight of project performance (technology transfer, employment absorption, environmental compliance, contract transparency) and encourage regulations and incentives for SOE–private partnerships, licensing simplification, and domestic investment affirmation.
Author:
Shanti Dwi Kartika, S.H., M.Kn.
Abstract:
Child grooming constitutes pre-exploitation violence based on power relations that occurs through gradual manipulative processes and creates sexual vulnerability in children. However, the regulatory framework has not yet recognized it as a process-based criminal offense. This condition reflects a regulatory gap and constitutional under-implementation of the state’s obligation to protect children’s rights. This study analyzes the strengthening of the legal framework for child protection through legal reform as a manifestation of state responsibility. The findings show the absence of a legal definition of child grooming, weak early detection mechanisms, and the lack of trauma-based victim protection, indicating the need for preventive, coordinated legal reform oriented toward fulfilling the state’s constitutional obligations. In this regard, Commission XIII of the DPR RI plays a strategic role in legal reform by strengthening normative provisions related to child grooming within the regulatory framework through amendments to the Law on the Protection of Witnesses and Victims and the Law on Human Rights, as well as providing recommendations to relevant bodies of the DPR RI to amend the Law on Child Protection and the Criminal Code.
Author:
Drs. Ahmad Budiman, M.Pd.
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The development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Indonesia has increased rapidly and now touches many aspects of people’s lives. The high rate of AI adoption in society must be balanced with a clear, adaptive, and sustainable policy framework. This article analyzes the urgency of regulating an AI roadmap in Indonesia. Electronic system providers (penyelenggara sistem elektronik/PSE) have an obligation to ensure transparency in the use of AI technology, particularly regarding data governance, automated decision-making mechanisms, and the mitigation of potential risks. The AI roadmap is expected to align cross-sector policies, promote responsible innovation, and support the achievement of the national development agenda in line with the Asta Cita vision and Golden Indonesia 2045. The AI roadmap is not intended to replace existing laws, but rather to ensure the synchronization, harmonization, and consistency of the implementation of the ITE Law, the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law, and the Copyright Law in responding to rapid developments in AI technology. Commission I of the DPR RI plays an important role in encouraging the Government to establish an adaptive and forward-looking AI regulatory framework.
Author:
Ully Ngesti Pratiwi, S.P., M.Han.
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Flexible working arrangements for civil servants (ASN) have begun to be adopted by a number of local governments (Pemda). However, the implementation of this policy is adjusted to each region’s work system arrangements, which in practice may give rise to various challenges, particularly in the public service sector. This article examines the challenges in implementing flexible working arrangements for local government civil servants and formulates strategies to ensure the optimization of public services. The analysis finds that challenges arise from institutional readiness and digital infrastructure, civil servant performance management systems, and inter-institutional coordination. Through its oversight function, Commission II of the DPR RI can encourage the Government, through the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (KemenPANRB), the National Civil Service Agency (BKN), relevant ministries/agencies, and local governments, to collaborate in strengthening the integration of WFA policies within the SPBE framework, including by establishing minimum standards for digital infrastructure in public service delivery. Furthermore, through its legislative function, Commission II of the DPR RI can encourage the regulation of WFA policy in the revision of the ASN Law, while also urging KemenPANRB to develop national technical guidelines for WFA implementation.
Author:
NOVERDI PUJA SAPUTRA, M.H., C.L.D., C.Med.
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The Government has issued Government Regulation Number 42 of 2025, which provides for a significant increase in position allowances for career judges across Indonesia’s judicial environments. This substantial increase is expected to support efforts to strengthen judges’ integrity in the discharge of their duties. This article examines the impact of increased judicial allowances on strengthening judges’ integrity and the independence of the judiciary, as well as the policy challenges that may arise. It is intended to serve as an overview and reference for Commission III of the DPR RI. The increase in judges’ allowances is expected to reinforce integrity and the independence of judicial institutions by reducing judges’ vulnerability to external pressures and supporting good governance within the judiciary. However, welfare improvements cannot stand alone and must be accompanied by stronger accountability, ethics, and an institutional culture that upholds judicial values. The DPR RI may build institutional dialogue with the Supreme Court (MA) and the Judicial Commission (KY) to align judicial welfare policies with the strengthening of judicial integrity. Through its legislative function, Commission III of the DPR RI may also encourage deliberations on the Judicial Commission Bill to reinforce the implementation of oversight for judges.
Author:
Rahmat Sawalman, S.Kel., M.Si.
Abstract:
Indonesia’s vast marine and fisheries potential has not been fully reflected in improved fisher welfare due to various structural constraints. The Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih (KNMP) is designed as a policy instrument to drive an integrated transformation of coastal development through strengthening infrastructure, institutions, and the fishers’ economic ecosystem. This study aims to examine KNMP implementation and to formulate strengthening strategies so that the program can improve fisher welfare. KNMP implementation still faces challenges, including land readiness that is not yet clean and clear, limited access to subsidized fuel (BBM), and weak institutional capacity and assistance in several locations. Strategies to address these challenges include strengthening fishers’ roles as development subjects, reinforcing cooperatives as collective economic entities, promoting data-driven territorial planning, and improving governance of production-input distribution. Commission IV of the DPR RI needs to ensure the government implements KNMP in line with existing policy, ensure budget availability for infrastructure development and the fulfillment of fishers’ basic needs, and conduct oversight to ensure fair and sustainable program implementation.
Author:
Rafika Sari, S.E., M.S.E.
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Following hydrometeorological disasters across various regions of Sumatra, accelerating housing rehabilitation and reconstruction has become a national priority to ensure the social and economic recovery of affected communities. This article aims to analyze efforts to accelerate the process and the challenges encountered in implementation. The findings indicate significant challenges, including the lack of synchronization in housing damage data between the central and local governments, slow budget disbursement, large funding needs, and the uneven application of the build back better principle, which affects the quality and resilience of reconstructed houses. Differences in local technical capacity and weak construction oversight further widen quality gaps in development outcomes. Based on these findings, this article recommends strengthening the role of Commission V of the DPR RI through (1) the legislative function to reinforce regulations and standards for disaster-resilient housing, (2) the budgetary function to oversee targeted and sustainable state budget (APBN) allocations, and (3) the oversight function to ensure reconstruction quality and accountability in the implementation of post-disaster recovery policies.
Author:
Muhammad Zakik Abidin, S.T., M.T.
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International trade is projected to weaken in 2026 as it faces a range of pressures, with implications for the trade stability of developing countries, including Indonesia. This article analyzes the 2026 international trade outlook, including its dynamics, challenges, and opportunities for Indonesia’s trade. Global trade volatility is influenced by multiple challenges, such as geopolitical tensions and protectionist policies, logistics and trade-route disruptions, digital disruption, and regulatory divergence in trade rules. On the other hand, the 2026 international trade outlook also presents positive opportunities, including digital transformation, market expansion through trade agreements, green trade and a sustainable economy trend, and diversification of global supply chains. Commission VI of the DPR RI plays a role in supporting improvements in Indonesia’s trade performance amid the dynamics and uncertainty of global trade. Through its oversight function, Commission VI of the DPR RI needs to encourage the Ministry of Trade, together with relevant ministries/agencies, to strengthen the national logistics system, accelerate the digitalization of trade processes, enhance national export competitiveness, and optimize the implementation of trade agreements so that Indonesia can capture international trade opportunities more effectively.
Author:
Jeffrey Ivan Vincent, S.T., M.M.
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Shifts in public lifestyles that emphasize healthy living create opportunities to develop sports tourism as a new sector of Indonesia’s national tourism. This article examines the benefits, problems and challenges, as well as the efforts needed to develop sports tourism in Indonesia. The findings indicate that sports tourism can stimulate job creation, strengthen micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), expand tourist flows, and shape Indonesia’s image as a world-class active destination. However, challenges persist, including limited infrastructure and accessibility, the absence of integrated management, and the frequent neglect of environmental sustainability. Therefore, developing sports tourism requires synergy in building infrastructure, setting service standards, and ensuring destination governance is managed in a planned and sustainable manner. The sports tourism ecosystem across multiple fronts needs to be integrated. Commission VII of the DPR RI should encourage the government to develop a national sports tourism roadmap, strengthen regulations and budgeting, and oversee cross-ministerial synergy so that this sector grows in an inclusive, competitive, and environmentally friendly way.
Author:
Dr. Achmad Muchaddam F., S.Ag., M.A.
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The organization of the 2026 Hajj will take place from April to June 2026. This article analyzes the preparations and challenges in organizing the 2026 Hajj with two main focuses: the government’s substantive preparations through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) and the identification of predictive challenges in implementation. The analysis shows that despite various preparations, the government will still face challenges predicted to arise in the implementation of the 2026 Hajj, including coordination and differences in syarikah governance; logistics and consistency of service quality at critical service points; pilgrims’ health; and communication and the handling of pilgrims’ complaints. Through its oversight function, Commission VIII of the DPR RI needs to monitor all preparations for the 2026 Hajj; encourage the government to prioritize mitigation of implementation challenges across all preparations that have been carried out, especially governance under the two-syarikah system; and ensure the existence and effectiveness of an integrated complaint system for addressing pilgrims’ complaints. With these measures, potential challenges are expected to be minimized so that the 2026 Hajj can be conducted in an orderly, safe, and high-quality manner.
Author:
Tri Rini Puji Lestari, S.K.M., M.Kes.
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The clarification of service limitations by BPJS Kesehatan constitutes a government strategy to maintain the financial sustainability of the National Health Insurance (Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional/JKN) program. However, this strategy potentially creates gaps in public understanding regarding the scope of benefits and their implications for JKN participants’ rights. This article aims to analyze the impact of service limitation policies on the accessibility of health insurance, particularly for vulnerable groups and low-income communities. The analysis shows that clarifying service limitations may trigger confusion among JKN participants, increase the risk of unanticipated out-of-pocket expenditures, and pose implementation and policy communication challenges at the level of health service facilities if not accompanied by adequate and intensive socialization efforts. Commission IX ot the DPR RI needs to oversee the consistency of government efforts in implementing service limitations, enhance public literacy regarding JKN benefits through structured communication, and reaffirm the protection of access to essential health services for all JKN participants.
Author:
Adib Hermawan, S.Pd., M.Han.
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The revitalization of educational units is a strategic government policy as stipulated in Presidential Instruction Number 7 of 2025 on the Acceleration of the Implementation of Development and Revitalization Programs for Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, and Secondary Education Units, the Development and Management of Garuda Excellent Senior High Schools, and Learning Digitalization. This article analyzes the implementation of the educational unit revitalization program through case studies in West Sumatra, Garut, and Medan to identify implementation challenges and formulate national policy recommendations for Commission X of the DPR RI. These three regions represent variations in revitalization contexts, ranging from post-disaster emergency recovery to efforts aimed at improving quality, expanding service equity, and modernizing educational facilities. Although the revitalization program is intended to improve facilities and expand inclusive access to education, its effectiveness depends on strengthened school management, enhanced educator capacity, and the integration of disaster resilience and learning digitalization. Commission X of the DPR RI needs to encourage stronger national technical standards, performance-based oversight, and the integration of physical development with improvements in learning quality.
Author:
Edmira Rivani, S.Si., M.Stat.
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The development of financial technology (fintech) lending in Indonesia has become an important instrument for promoting financial inclusion, particularly for communities and business actors not yet served by formal banking services. The digitalization of financing enables faster and more flexible access to credit. However, this expansion has also increased exposure to default risk, which may affect industry sustainability and the stability of the financial system. This article analyzes the role of fintech lending in expanding financial inclusion and its implications for default risk in Indonesia by examining the regulatory and supervisory policies implemented by Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK). The discussion shows that the growth of digital financing needs to be balanced with stronger risk management, governance, and consumer protection so that innovation remains aligned with financial system stability. In the context of public policy, Commission XI of the DPR RI plays a strategic role in overseeing the effectiveness of financial sector regulation to ensure that fintech lending development supports financial inclusion without increasing systemic risk.
Author:
T. Ade Surya, S.T., M.M., C.L.D.A.
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Controlling coal production has become a strategic government measure to respond to the weakening of global prices due to oversupply while simultaneously creating space to accelerate the national energy transition. The policy of reducing production quotas not only serves to maintain price stability and state revenue but also improves mining governance, mitigates environmental impacts, and reduces long-term dependence on fossil energy. This article examines the rationale for controlling coal production and its implications for resource sustainability and the acceleration of Indonesia’s energy transition. The analysis shows that production control can function as an important policy signal to redirect investment toward renewable energy and support the achievement of emission reduction targets. Commission XII of the DPR RI plays a strategic role in ensuring that this policy is integrated with the National Energy Policy (RUEN), supervised transparently, and contributes meaningfully to a just and sustainable energy transition.
Author:
Harris Yonatan Parmahan Sibuea, S.H., M.Kn.
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To date, compensation in the form of restitution that should be paid by perpetrators of criminal acts to victims has not been realized in accordance with the amounts proposed by the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK). The realization of restitution payments by perpetrators remains limited when compared to the amounts calculated by LPSK. The Law on the Protection of Witnesses and Victims (UU PSDK) has not yet regulated the Victim Trust Fund/Victim Assistance Fund (VTF/DBK). Through a VTF/DBK, the State may channel restitution to victims when perpetrators are unable to pay under certain conditions. This article examines the governance of the VTF/DBK for the recovery of crime victims. From various mechanisms for managing victim assistance funds in different countries, the use of such funds by the State is not solely dependent on the state budget (APBN). The existence of a DBK allows the State to obtain funding sources outside the APBN, such as grants, individuals, communities, corporate social and environmental responsibility, and other non-binding sources. In carrying out its legislative function, Commission XIII of the DPR RI may consider regulating the management of the DBK, sourced from both APBN and non-APBN funds, in the Draft Law on the Protection of Witnesses and Victims, with the aim of avoiding excessive burdens on the state budget.
Author:
Aulia Fitri, S.IP., M.Si., C.L.D.A. (Han)
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The Ministry of Defense is scheduled to receive the first batch of Rafale fighter jets in January 2026. The first three units will be stationed at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Base in Pekanbaru, Riau, to strengthen Air Squadron 12. The procurement of 42 Rafale fighter jets was initiated in 2022 and will be delivered to Indonesia gradually. This paper discusses the implications of the procurement of Rafale fighter jets for the modernization of Indonesia’s national air defense. There are at least five significant strategic impacts of the Rafale procurement on the modernization of national air defense, both in terms of military capability, technology, and geopolitical position, namely: enhancement of air defense capability, modernization of defense equipment, strengthening of the defense industry, increased interoperability in international cooperation, and strengthening Indonesia’s bargaining position. Through its oversight function, Commission I of the DPR RI can help ensure that the procurement of Rafale not only enhances Indonesia’s air defense strength, but is also transparent and provides long-term benefits for the national defense industry.
Author:
RAIS AGIL BAHTIAR, S. S., M.Si.
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Government digital transformation requires integrated, accurate, and cross-sectorally usable data management. In this context, the Single Identity Number (SIN), implemented through the Population Identification Number (Nomor Induk Kependudukan/NIK), becomes a crucial instrument because nearly all public services depend on the clarity of population identity. This paper aims to examine the strategic role of SIN in supporting government digital transformation and to identify challenges in its implementation. The discussion shows that NIK as a single identity is able to encourage the integration of public services, reduce data duplication, and support data-based policymaking. However, the utilization of SIN still faces obstacles related to data quality and updating, system interoperability across agencies, sectoral ego, and data security issues. Therefore, Commission II of the DPR RI, as a parliamentary body responsible for domestic governance, needs to encourage the strengthening of population administration regulations, reaffirm the position of NIK as a cross-sectoral single identity, and ensure accountable data governance and protection in government digital transformation.
Author:
Poedji Poerwanti, S.H., M.H.
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The Criminal Code (KUHP) reinforces the modern criminal law paradigm, among others, through the regulation of community service sentences as an alternative to short-term imprisonment, the implementation of which requires readiness from the Prosecution Service (Kejaksaan) and local governments (pemda). This paper discusses strengthening collaboration between the Prosecution Service and local governments in the implementation of community service sentences, from the aspects of regulatory framework and collaboration strategies. From the regulatory aspect, community service sentences are regulated under Article 65 and Article 85 of the KUHP, Article 349 of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), and the Prosecutor’s Guideline 1/2025. To ensure effective implementation at the local level, technical policies are needed through decisions of regional heads. From the collaboration strategy aspect, community service sentences need to be integrated with regional development programs, supported by continuous coordination, and reinforced through integrated monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. In carrying out its oversight function, Commission III of the DPR RI can convene working meetings with the Prosecution Service to ensure that collaboration runs effectively and accountably, and focuses on implementing the law, utilizing technical documents on locations and types of community service work, strengthening inter-agency coordination forums, and using information technology-based monitoring and evaluation systems.
Author:
Masyithah Aulia Adhiem, S.Si, M.E.
Abstract:
The disaster that occurred in Sumatra at the end of 2025 has caused ecological damage, including threatening the survival of various species that are already on the brink of extinction, such as the Tapanuli Orangutan, the Sumatran Elephant, and the Sumatran Tiger. This article aims to examine efforts that the government and relevant stakeholders need to undertake to slow the rate of species extinction in post-disaster Sumatra as part of restoring ecological functions. Measures that can be taken include rapid-response wildlife rescue, landscape-based ecosystem restoration, ex-situ conservation, and the integration of biodiversity data into long-term disaster management plans. Commission IV of the DPR RI needs to request that the government immediately adopt responsive policies based on implementing regulations of laws related to conservation in order to prevent wildlife extinction due to disasters. Oversight can be carried out by holding working meetings and hearings with relevant partners regarding the implementation of such policies. Through its budgetary function, Commission IV of the DPR RI needs to ensure the availability and adequacy of budgets for the sustainable implementation of these policies.
Author:
Nidya Waras Sayekti, S.E., M.M.
Abstract:
The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) recorded that public mobility during the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year (Nataru 2025/2026) period increased compared to the previous period. The number of public transport passengers rose by 12.48 percent, totaling 21.46 million passengers compared to the prior year. This paper aims to evaluate the implementation of the transportation sector during Nataru 2025/2026. Kemenhub assessed that Nataru transport operations generally ran well, safely, and in a controlled manner, despite being confronted with a number of transportation accidents, hydrometeorological disasters, and climate and weather dynamics. The evaluation results of Nataru 2025/2026 transport operations will serve as a reference for organizing transport services during future holiday periods, especially the 2026 Eid homecoming (mudik Lebaran 2026) and Nataru 2026/2027. Commission V of the DPR RI encourages Kemenhub to promptly prepare anticipatory measures for organizing transport services for Lebaran 2026, covering readiness of transportation infrastructure and facilities, traffic and transport management, safety, security, service punctuality, and other supporting policies.
Author:
Yosua Pardamean Samuel, S.E., S.Tr.T. M.T., M.M.
Abstract:
Indonesia’s trade in 2026 will face increasingly complex challenges, such as tighter international competition, instability in export performance, and the increasingly dynamic development of global trade agreements. This situation calls for the formulation of trade policies that are well-directed, responsive, and aligned with national interests. This study aims to examine the challenges affecting Indonesia’s trade while also identifying strategic directions to strengthen the country’s trade position. Enhancing competitiveness, expanding export markets, ensuring policy certainty and consistency, and optimizing the utilization of trade agreements become important elements in maintaining trade resilience. Commission VI of the DPR RI, through its legislative and oversight functions, needs to strengthen synergy with the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag), ensure regulatory alignment, and oversee the implementation of trade strategies to improve Indonesia’s global competitiveness.
Author:
Ir. Muhammad Zulfikar Emir Zanggi, S.T., M.T.
Abstract:
Floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have had significant impacts on the sustainability of small industries. This paper aims to examine the impacts of disasters and strategies for the recovery of small industries following flood disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Based on the study findings, recovery efforts include both short-term and long-term measures. Short-term recovery is carried out through measures such as the provision of machinery and equipment assistance, the provision of business starter kits and raw materials, the development of basic-needs and fast-moving products, technical assistance, and the facilitation of partnerships. Long-term recovery is carried out through disaster risk mitigation, institutional strengthening, and business digitalization. Commission VII of the DPR RI plays a role as a mediator and overseer of policies to be formulated and implemented by ministries/agencies and across ministries/agencies to recover small industries. Commission VII of the DPR RI also plays a role in ensuring that small-industry recovery does not only focus on short-term recovery, but also on long-term recovery so that small industries become more adaptive and resilient in facing disasters in the future.
Author:
Trias Palupi Kurnianingrum, S.H., M.H.
Abstract:
The designation of a child in conflict with the law (ABH) involving a 12-year-old child in a murder case against the child’s biological mother has drawn significant public attention. This type of crime is known as “parricide” (parisida). The term refers to a criminal act committed by a child against his or her parent. The incident serves as a strong warning about the importance of strengthening family resilience. This paper examines the phenomenon of parricide and prevention efforts. Parricide cannot be viewed as a single act without considering the background and its social context. In addition to causing deep trauma, the crime of parricide also creates strong social stigma. Prevention is needed through strengthening family resilience, early intervention, mental health education, and limiting children’s access to social media. Through its oversight function, Commission VIII of the DPR RI needs to encourage the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (KPPPA) to optimize the Ruang Bersama Indonesia (RBI) Program to realize high-quality families living in a healthy environment.
Author:
Dr. Dra. Hartini Retnaningsih, M.Si.
Abstract:
A new wave of labor protests took place in Jakarta on November 15, 2026. The protest conveyed a number of demands, one of which concerned the need for the government to revise the 2026 Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) for DKI Jakarta because it was considered not equivalent to 100 percent of the Decent Living Needs (KHL). This paper examines the 2026 UMP issue and the role of the Wage Council (Dewan Pengupahan). Workers’ dissatisfaction with the 2026 UMP reflects the complexity of the minimum wage determination process and the less-than-optimal role of the Wage Council. Therefore, the role of the Wage Council needs to be strengthened by optimizing the role of each element within it, namely the government, employers’ organizations, trade unions/labor unions, academics, and experts. Commission IX of the DPR RI needs to continue monitoring and exercising oversight over wage issues and the role of the Wage Council. Such oversight can be carried out by encouraging the government to continuously enhance the role of the Wage Council and ensuring that wage negotiations run well. Commission IX of the DPR RI also needs to oversee the implementation of labor laws and regulations, particularly those related to wages and the role of the Wage Council.
Author:
Fieka Nurul Arifa, M.Pd.
Abstract:
The 13-Year Compulsory Education Policy positions early childhood education (PAUD) as the main foundation of the national education system and an integral part of fulfilling citizens’ right to education. This paper aims to examine the strengthening of PAUD within the 13-Year Compulsory Education framework as a basis for developing high-quality human resources toward the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045. The affirmation of one year of pre-primary education is based on empirical evidence that the quality of stimulation and learning in early childhood significantly influences children’s readiness for learning at subsequent levels of education. Nevertheless, the implementation of this policy still faces various structural and cultural challenges. Systematic and integrated strengthening of PAUD is considered a prerequisite so that this policy does not stop at the normative level, but contributes tangibly to equalizing education quality. In this context, Commission X of the DPR RI needs to ensure that the revision of the National Education System Law (UU Sisdiknas) becomes a strong foundation and that budget support and policy oversight are aligned in realizing quality, equitable, and accountable PAUD services across Indonesia.
Author:
Venti Eka Satya, S.E., M.Si., Ak.
Abstract:
The economic outlook for 2026 is quite promising when viewed from Indonesia’s economic conditions at the end of 2025, which demonstrated resilience. However, the global economy is facing the risk of a slowdown influenced by various factors. This paper discusses the opportunities and challenges for the national economy in 2026 and strategies to maintain stability. Indonesia’s economy at the end of 2025 showed strong resilience, supported by expansive manufacturing activity, controlled inflation, and a consistent trade balance surplus. Nevertheless, global economic weakening caused by economic factors as well as complex political and geopolitical dynamics presents its own challenges. The government’s strategy in 2026 is focused on strengthening resilience and accelerating economic transformation to respond to global challenges. Commission XI of the DPR RI needs to scrutinize the government’s strategy in addressing global economic uncertainty. The DPR RI also needs to oversee the formulation and implementation of government spending so that it can be allocated to finance new growth engines that are adaptive to global economic transformation.
Author:
Anih Sri Suryani, S.Si., M.T.
Abstract:
The increasing frequency and intensity of hydrometeorological disasters due to climate change, as reflected in the major floods and landslides on Sumatra Island at the end of 2025, show the limitations of development-planning approaches that still rely on historical data. This condition underscores the urgency of applying climate risk informed planning that integrates hazard, exposure, and vulnerability aspects into national development and spatial policies. This article aims to examine the urgency and direction of integrating climate risk into Indonesia’s national development planning by reviewing the concept of climate risk, multi-hazard risk mapping, and the mainstreaming of adaptation through the National Adaptation Plan (NAP). The discussion shows that integrating climate risk has the potential to enhance regional resilience, prevent maladaptation, and reduce development losses, but it still faces implementation challenges across sectors and regions. Commission XII of the DPR RI plays a strategic role in exercising legislative, budgetary, and oversight functions to ensure that climate risk integration in national planning is effectively implemented through partnership with the Ministry of Environment.
Author:
Denico Doly, S.H., M.Kn., C.Med.
Abstract:
Law No. 20 of 2025 on the Criminal Procedure Code (Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana/KUHAP), which takes effect on January 2, 2026, marks a transformation in the paradigm of Indonesia’s criminal justice system from retributive justice toward restorative and rehabilitative justice. A major problem in the previous system was the neglect of the position of witnesses and victims, who were viewed merely as instruments of proof or “living evidence.” This study aims to examine the strengthening of witness and victim protection in the KUHAP as a foundation for a more humane justice system. Strengthening protection for witnesses and victims is pursued through an expanded definition of witnesses, an explicit statement on protection for reporters, complainants, witnesses, and/or victims, protection funding charged to the state budget, an expansion of the rights of witnesses and victims, and clearer roles and functions of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (Lembaga Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban/LPSK). Commission XIII of the DPR RI can use the KUHAP as a basis to carry out its oversight function regarding the work of the LPSK. In addition, in exercising its legislative function, the KUHAP can also be used as material in future deliberations on the Bill on the Protection of Witnesses and Victims (RUU PSDK).
Author:
ZIYAD FALAHI, M.Si.
LUTHFIA HUSNUN AHIRA, S.IP
Abstract:
Artificial intelligence (AI) investment led by the United States (US) in 2025 has accelerated global technological competition and directly affected developing countries, including Indonesia. This article aims to analyze the strategic value of US AI investment and its implications for Indonesia’s digital economy, computing infrastructure, and data governance. The analysis indicates that the future of AI development led by the US is shaped by cross-regional collaboration and massive interlinked investments, positioning Indonesia as a potential regional data center hub. However, the limited regulatory framework governing AI underscores the need for stronger implementation of Law Number 27 Year 2022 on Personal Data Protection and for advancing the legislative process of the Draft Law on Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience. Through its oversight function, Commission I of the DPR RI needs to encourage the acceleration of national data governance and comprehensive AI regulation, while supporting the development of domestic computing infrastructure to ensure that AI utilization is safe, accountable, and aligned with national interests.
Author:
Debora Sanur Lindawaty, S.Sos., M.Si., C.L.D.A.
WUDY HISWARA, S.Sos.
Abstract:
Border areas serve not only as geographical boundaries but also as symbols of a country’s sovereignty and identity. To date, border regions in Indonesia continue to face various challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, low quality of human resources, limited access to education and health services, and weak local economic activities. This article examines efforts to accelerate the development of border areas and to strengthen coordination among the central government, regional governments, and ministries/agencies. The analysis shows that technical, regulatory, and geopolitical constraints have contributed to delays in public service delivery and reduced the effectiveness of oversight in border regions. Uneven development has led border communities to rely heavily on neighboring countries to meet their daily needs. Border development challenges are also closely linked to the limited authority of the National Border Management Agency (BNPP) as the primary coordinator of border governance. Commission II of the DPR RI can continue to encourage the government to sustain priority programs, strengthen the authority of BNPP, enhance inter-agency coordination, and ensure adequate and integrated budget allocation across ministries/agencies.
Author:
NURFADHILAH ARINI, S.I.P.
Marfuatul Latifah, S.H.I., LL.M., C.L.D.
Abstract:
The commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day in 2025, under the theme “Unite Actions to Eradicate Corruption,” reinforces that the anti-corruption movement is a collective movement of the entire society. Therefore, an anti-corruption education strategy is needed to strengthen the public’s anti-corruption culture. This article aims to evaluate corruption eradication strategies through anti-corruption education. The analysis shows that although the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has developed various anti-corruption education initiatives, the implementation of education strategies still faces several challenges, including non-uniform implementation across the education sector, the absence of evaluation instruments to measure the extent to which anti-corruption education influences changes in public behavior, and the limited reach of anti-corruption education programs within the private sector. In response, Commission III of the DPR RI, through its oversight function, can hold a joint working meeting with relevant ministries/agencies to ensure readiness for integrating anti-corruption education into the formal curriculum. Commission III of the DPR RI can also encourage the KPK to develop evaluation instruments to assess the impact of anti-corruption education programs, and to expand anti-corruption education within the private sector.
Author:
Rahmat Sawalman, S.Kel., M.Si.
Abstract:
Forest degradation in Sumatra has reached a critical level, as reflected in the flash floods and landslides in late November 2025 in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Rising deforestation, particularly in upstream watershed (DAS) areas, has weakened the forest’s hydrological functions, making extreme rainfall easily turn into destructive runoff. This condition is aggravated by weak area control, expansion of land clearing, forest conversion, and illegal logging practices that disrupt ecological balance. This situation indicates that the disasters are not merely natural events, but rather the long-term accumulation of weak forest governance. In this context, Commission IV of the DPR RI, together with the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, has a strategic role through strengthening regulations to protect upstream watershed areas and licensing standards through the revision of Law Number 41 Year 1999 on Forestry, budget support for forest rehabilitation and monitoring, and effective oversight of licensing compliance, law enforcement, and the implementation of rehabilitation in priority areas.
Author:
Dr. Suhartono, S.IP., M.P.P.
Rafika Sari, S.E., M.S.E.
Abstract:
Hydrometeorological disasters in several parts of Sumatra in late 2025 once again underscored the issue of national infrastructure resilience, particularly bridges as the backbone of regional connectivity. Bridge infrastructure in hazard-prone zones in Indonesia has not been fully designed to withstand increasing hydrometeorological risks driven by climate change. This article aims to analyze the challenges of bridge resilience in Indonesia and provide risk-based strategic recommendations to strengthen its governance. The study finds that bridge resilience challenges in Indonesia include, among others, bridge age, disaster risk, budget constraints, and data limitations. Therefore, strengthening bridge resilience requires a comprehensive risk-based approach, including updating technical standards, integrating data, and reinforcing financing. Commission V of the DPR RI supports the government in adopting a comprehensive risk-based approach to build a bridge network that is more robust, sustainable, and capable of protecting community activities and the national economy.
Author:
Rizky Allam Zandriyan Pratama, S.T., M.T.
Abstract:
The implementation of transportation fare discount stimulus during the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year (Nataru) period aims to encourage public mobility while maintaining travel affordability. This article aims to examine the provision of transportation fare discounts by state-owned enterprises (BUMN), as well as their readiness and service optimization in implementing the program. Various efforts have been undertaken, ranging from fleet additions and service digitalization to facility optimization and strengthened cross-institutional coordination to ensure smooth outbound and return travel flows. In addition, user satisfaction levels from the previous period serve as a basis for evaluation and service quality improvement. Through its oversight function, Commission VI of the DPR RI needs to ensure that transportation sector SOEs’ measures in delivering Nataru 2025/2026 services proceed as planned and provide tangible benefits for the public. In addition, Commission VI also needs to strengthen cross-sector synergy and coordination with various ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Health, BMKG, the National Police, and the Indonesian National Armed Forces, to ensure the smooth operation and quality of Nataru transportation services.
Author:
Lisnawati, S.Si., M.S.E.
Abstract:
Flash floods and landslides that have affected Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra since November 2025 have caused economic losses of IDR 68.6 trillion, or around 0.29 percent of national GDP. The impacts extend to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which have lost assets, inventory, and market access, while their loan obligations continue. This article discusses the urgency and mechanisms of a loan write-off policy as a post-disaster economic recovery instrument. The study highlights the importance of a legal basis through OJK Regulation (POJK) Number 19 Year 2025, as well as the need to integrate data from the Ministry of MSMEs, OJK, BPBD, and BNPB in verifying affected debtors. It also emphasizes the role of Commission VII of the DPR RI in encouraging the government and OJK to prepare more operational, fair, and well-targeted implementing regulations so that the loan write-off policy can restore local economies while maintaining national financial system stability.
Author:
Timothy Joseph Shekinah Glory, S.T., M.M.
Abstract:
A series of hydrometeorological disasters in Sumatra in 2025 shows that disaster preparedness in Indonesia still faces major challenges, particularly in translating early warnings into fast and effective public response. Although Indonesia has developed various early warning system (EWS) instruments, their implementation has not fully reduced the high number of casualties. This article examines the implementation landscape of EWS in Indonesia as a basis for formulating stronger disaster preparedness at the community and institutional levels. The study finds that optimizing EWS depends not only on technology, but also on the effectiveness of information dissemination mechanisms and local response capacity. In this context, Commission VIII of the DPR RI has a strategic role in encouraging the government to strengthen data integration, standardize alarm systems, increase budgets, and enhance inter-agency collaboration so that EWS truly functions as a life-saving mitigation instrument.
Author:
Efendi, S.Sos., M.AP
Luthvi Febryka Nola, S.H., M.Kn.
Abstract:
Job vacancy fraud has become increasingly prevalent in Indonesia, even positioning the country as one of the hotspots for job vacancy fraud in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2024, more than one thousand Indonesian nationals became victims of trafficking in persons that originated from fake job offers. This article examines the various impacts of job vacancy fraud with the aim of formulating more comprehensive prevention efforts. The discussion shows that the proliferation of job vacancy fraud causes both material and immaterial losses for job seekers, tarnishes the reputation of job platforms and companies, and disrupts national security. Therefore, prevention efforts need to be pursued through strengthening regulations, improving infrastructure, enhancing digital and legal literacy, and building solid coordination. In this regard, Commission IX of the DPR RI can play a role through its budgeting function to support infrastructure improvements, through its legislative function to strengthen job vacancy reporting rules in the Employment Bill, and through its oversight function to encourage the government to improve literacy and strengthen inter-agency coordination.
Author:
Yulia Indahri, S.Pd., M.A.
Abstract:
Culture within the national education system continues to face systemic integration challenges, particularly amid globalization and digitalization that drive the erosion of local values and the breakdown of intergenerational transmission. This article aims to elaborate the position of culture as a systemic foundation in the revision of the Draft Law on the National Education System (RUU Sisdiknas) and to formulate directions for its integration in national education practice. The findings indicate that education insufficiently rooted in cultural contexts tends to weaken the formation of learners’ identity and character, while contextual and meaningful cultural integration has been shown to enhance learning relevance and social connectedness. From a policy perspective, the relationship between cultural advancement and the education system has not been built consistently and still relies on local initiatives, thus requiring stronger regulation, implementation support, and cross-sector governance. Therefore, the DPR RI, particularly Commission X, plays a strategic role in strengthening the normative foundation in the RUU Sisdiknas, ensuring budgetary support, and conducting oversight so that culture is sustainably integrated into the national education system.
Author:
Venti Eka Satya, S.E., M.Si., Ak.
Abstract:
The tax ratio in Q3/2025 reached 8.58 percent of GDP—the lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic—and remains far below the target range of 10.09–10.29 percent. One contributing factor is the tax holiday and tax allowance programs. The government has provided and will continue to provide various tax incentives, which are expected to help surpass the 2026 economic growth target of 5.4 percent. This article discusses Indonesia’s tax incentive policies and their impact on the state budget. Tax incentives are granted to taxpayers to reduce their tax burden. In 2025, incentives cover income tax (PPh), VAT/luxury-goods VAT (PPN/PPnBM), and investment facilities (tax holiday/tax allowance). Tax incentives are viewed as a trade-off from certain sectors to increase value added to the economy. However, tax expenditures without strict evaluation mechanisms may cause fiscal leakage. Commission XI of the DPR RI needs to oversee the government’s fiscal incentive schemes to prevent fiscal leakage and ensure that these programs generate broad economic benefits.
Author:
Anugrah Juwita Sari, S.T., M.M.
Dewi Wuryandani, S.T., M.M.
Abstract:
Floods and landslides in Sumatra in November 2025 highlight the region’s growing vulnerability to hydrometeorological risks amid climate change, while also underscoring the need for more adaptive environmental governance instruments. This article examines the realities of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA/AMDAL) implementation and strategies to strengthen AMDAL as a climate risk mitigation instrument in the mining sector. The findings indicate that environmental quality pressures, weak AMDAL implementation, and regulatory misalignment remain key obstacles. To address these challenges, stronger law enforcement, stakeholder education, meaningful public participation, and cross-agency collaboration are required. Commission XII of the DPR RI needs to strengthen its oversight and legislative functions through periodic evaluations of AMDAL implementation and stronger environmental regulation through a revision of Law Number 32 Year 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management, to promote mining governance that is climate-adaptive and sustainable.
Author:
Yustina Sari, S.H., M.H., M.Sc., C.L.D.
Abstract:
Floods that struck parts of Sumatra Island in late November 2025 inundated several correctional facilities (lapas) and detention centers (rutan). This situation shows that prisons and detention centers are vulnerable to natural disasters. This article discusses the causes of that vulnerability and its impacts on the fulfillment of the rights of correctional inmates (Warga Binaan Pemasyarakatan/WBP). Several factors contribute to the vulnerability, including the location of facilities in high-risk disaster areas, unfit building conditions, and overcrowding. As a result, the fulfillment of WBP rights is at risk of disruption and may even be neglected. Therefore, the government needs to address the vulnerabilities of prisons and detention centers to natural disasters. Commission XIII of the DPR RI needs to encourage the government to ensure that the fulfillment of WBP rights remains optimal in disaster situations. In addition, Commission XIII of the DPR RI can promote the construction or relocation of prisons and detention centers to areas with lower disaster risk.
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