#Law
Prabowo grants rehabilitation to convicted former ASDP CEO following House review
President Prabowo Subianto has signed a presidential decree granting rehabilitation to former state-owned ferry operator ASDP Indonesia Ferry president director Ira Puspadewi and two other former senior executives, following a legal review initiated by the House of Representatives (DPR).
Government reaffirms Tesso Nilo forest restoration
The government has reiterated its commitment to restoring the Tesso Nilo National Park (TNTN) ecosystem despite recent public pressure and protests surrounding ongoing forest–area enforcement operations.
House passes new “Criminal Code Procedure” amid mounting public criticism
The House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, passed the long-debated Bill on Criminal Code Procedure Bill (RKUHAP), clearing the final legislative hurdle despite persistent concerns from civil society groups over expanded police powers and weakened oversight mechanisms.
Government weighs amnesty, abolition for ex-JI members, political detainees
The government is reviewing a wide-ranging proposal to grant amnesty, abolition, or legal rehabilitation to several groups, including former members of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), political detainees, and individuals charged under various criminal statutes.
Palace to comply with Court ruling requiring Police officers to resign before taking civil posts
The State Palace has affirmed that it will comply with a Constitutional Court (MK) ruling requiring members of the National Police (Polri) to resign or retire before taking positions in civilian institutions, a decision that carries significant implications for dozens of senior officers currently serving outside the police force.
Lawmakers urge caution, gradual transition in rupiah redenomination plan
Lawmakers have called on the government to take a cautious and well-planned approach to its long-discussed rupiah redenomination plan, warning that premature execution without adequate preparation could lead to confusion, price manipulation, and even inflationary shocks.
Prabowo praises major drug bust, calls for stronger cooperation in war on narcotics
President Prabowo Subianto commended law enforcement agencies for their success in uncovering narcotics cases with a total of 214.84 tons of seized drugs between October 2024 and October 2025, while emphasizing the importance of continued and coordinated efforts among government institutions in the fight against illegal drugs.
Zulkifli Hasan named to lead National Committee for Carbon Emission Control and NDC achievement
President Prabowo Subianto on Monday, October 20, 2025 appointed Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan as Chairman of the Steering Committee for achieving Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets and controlling greenhouse gas (GHG).
Economist: Govt unlikely to meet 17+8 protest demands amid structural economic challenges
Economist and University of Indonesia Professor Mohamad Ikhsan believes that the government will be unable to meet the 17+8 demands raised by labor groups following the nationwide demonstrations in late August 2025.
Constitutional Court dismisses Labor Party’s petition on parliamentary threshold
The Constitutional Court (MK) has rejected the judicial review request filed by the Labor Party challenging the parliamentary threshold provision stipulated in Article 414(1) of Law No. 7/2017 on the General Elections.
Lawyer challenges public information law over diploma secrecy at Constitutional Court
An advocate named Komardin has filed a judicial review with the Constitutional Court (MK) to challenge several provisions in Law No. 14/2008 on Public Information Disclosure (UU KIP), which he argues create ambiguity regarding whether academic diplomas are public or confidential documents.
Immigration authorities detain 229 foreign nationals in crackdown
Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Institutions has detained and examined 229 foreign nationals during a surveillance Wira Waspada Operation held in Greater Jakarta areas on October 3-5, 2025.