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Politics 10 months ago
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House passes revised KUHAP despite abuse of authority concerns
The House of Representatives has passed the Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) bill into law despite mounting pushback from civil society groups over some provisions they fear could pave the way for abuse of power.
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.
Politics 11 months ago
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Calls grow for meaningful reform in election law revision
Calls to safeguard a planned revision to election rules intensify, as pro-democracy advocates urge lawmakers to push for meaningful reform for the electoral system and put public interests and democratic consolidation at the center of the plan.
Politics 1 year ago
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House's Legislation Body pushes to deliberate asset forfeiture bill
In a sudden flurry of activity, Baleg has endorsed the revised 2025 Prolegnas to push House lawmakers to begin deliberating the long-awaited asset forfeiture bill before the year-end, as well as next year's priority list that includes legislation for on-demand transportation services and gig worker protection.
Politics 1 year ago
Constitutional Court to rule on challenges to military law
The court was due to decide on five petitions against amendments that plaintiffs say were bulldozed through the House of Representatives in March without proper public consultation, amid concerns of an expansion of the military's involvement in civilian life under President Prabowo Subianto.
Politics 1 year ago
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House, govt agree to establish haj ministry
The House of Representatives and the government have agreed to elevate the Haj Organizing Agency (BP Haji) into a full ministry and introduce broader changes in the management of the annual pilgrimage, as part of ongoing deliberations to revise the 2019 Haj Law.
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