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Regulations 23 hours ago
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3% deficit cap revision puts Indonesia’s fiscal credibility at risk
The House is currently discussing revisions to Law No. 17/2003 on state finance, which has long been used to anchor annual budgets by limiting the deficit to 3 percent of GDP and accumulated debt to 60 percent of GDP.
Regulations 3 months ago
Indonesia to revise state budget law but deficit ceiling not the focus, lawmaker says
Fitch Ratings, among two rating agencies that cut Indonesia's credit rating outlook this year, has cited potential changes to the fiscal and debt limits in state finance laws as factors in their outlook revisions.
Politics 7 months ago
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House postpones plan to scrap direct regional elections
The House of Representatives has shelved plans to revise the Regional Elections Law this year amid mounting public pushback against a renewed proposal by President Prabowo Subianto’s ruling coalition to end direct elections for regional heads.
Politics 9 months ago
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Asset bill pushed to 2026 as House focus on other bills
The asset forfeiture bill is one of the draft regulations included in the 2026 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas), although its deliberation depends on when the legislature completes the derivative regulations of the new KUHAP.
Politics 10 months ago
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House ethics ruling on lawmakers deemed lackluster
Student associations and analysts have lamented the House of Representatives ethics committee decision on lawmakers whose alleged arrogance angered people during August’s demonstrations, saying the sanctions against only three of the politicians were “not enough” of a deterrent.
Politics 10 months ago
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Doubts grow over whether lawmakers will face sanctions in ethics probe
Doubts are growing that five suspended lawmakers, whose alleged arrogance about their perks angered the public amid economic inequality and which sparked August’s demonstrations, will face any real consequences, as the ongoing House of Representatives ethics probe appears to focus on misinformation rather than their alleged misconduct.
Politics 11 months ago
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House vows transparency amid alleged recess fund hike
The House of Representatives has denied reports of a fresh increase in lawmakers’ recess allowances, asserting its commitment to reform pledges as experts urge for stronger transparency and accountability in the use of the funds.
Politics 11 months ago
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Lawmakers to hear suggested law revisions from police reform teams
Lawmakers have been planning to include any future recommendations from two separate teams in charge of reforming the police into the proposed revision to the police law, amid public pressure for sweeping police reform.
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