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Opinion 6 years ago
PREMIUM
Challenges of decentralization
We knew from history how the GBHN was being devised; it had never been designed nor discussed in consultancy with regional governments, let alone people on the ground. The guidelines had always been the top-down product of the MPR; it was exclusively devised and imposed by the elites.
Politics 6 years ago
PREMIUM
Constitutional amendments move up MPR agenda
Changing one aspect of the 1945 Constitution, he said, would open a Pandora's Box as it could lead to changes to other aspects and therefore could open space for political parties to once again seize control of the center of power.
Opinion 6 years ago
PREMIUM
Presidential system and unnecessary constitutional amendment
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has signaled his objection to a plan to amend the 1945 Constitution. Like many others, he is afraid the constitutional amendment would restore the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) as the highest state institution and therefore pave the way for a return to the indirect election of the president by the MPR. He also thinks reinstatement of the State Policy Guidelines (GBHN), another item on the agenda of the amendment, is inadequate for rapid economic transformation.
National 6 years ago
PREMIUM
Political parties want to control President through People's Consultative Assembly
The idea of strengthening the People's Consultative Assembly would include giving the legislative body the authority to issue regeling (decrees). The Assembly would have the power to issue legal orders that take precedence over the law but are still subservient to the Constitution.
