All Factions Agree on Parliament Transformation, Asset Seizure Bill Not Discussed
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JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Leaders of all factions in Indonesia’s House of Representatives agreed on Thursday, Sept 4, 2025, to initiate a broad transformation of the legislature, focusing on strengthening oversight and responsiveness to public aspirations. The meeting, led by Speaker Puan Maharani at the Parliament Complex in Senayan, did not touch on the controversial Asset Seizure Bill.
Chairman of the National Awakening Party faction Jazilul Fawaid said all factions reached consensus on the need for reform.
"Everyone agreed to transform the House to improve its performance, both in terms of oversight and in receiving public aspirations," Jazilul told reporters after the meeting.
He added that the push for reform stemmed from recent events that have challenged parliament’s credibility. "We, all faction leaders and the House leadership, agreed to transform the DPR to become better, learning from everything that has happened. It means we are listening to those aspirations," he said.
Jazilul emphasized that the session marked only an initial step, with more detailed follow-up discussions expected in the coming weeks. "This is just the beginning. It will certainly be followed by other meetings," he noted.
However, he clarified that the meeting did not discuss the so-called “17+8 People’s Demands,” nor the draft Asset Seizure Bill, which had been a topic of public speculation. "No, we did not discuss that. The focus was very general — building solidarity to improve the performance of the House," Jazilul said.
Speaker Puan Maharani confirmed the scope of the meeting, stressing that it centered on parliamentary transformation and how the House should respond to citizens’ concerns. "I have just chaired a meeting to deliberate on the transformation of the DPR," Puan said.
Deputy Speakers Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal, and Saan Mustopa also attended, alongside leaders of all party factions.
One outcome of the discussion was a consensus to halt housing allowances for lawmakers and impose a moratorium on official working visits by members and commissions.
Puan reiterated that the House must remain open to criticism and constantly evaluate itself. "Whatever aspirations come from society, we will certainly take them as constructive input," she said.
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