Activists respond to Indonesian parliament's asset forfeiture bill timeline

Activists from the Pati Community United Alliance (AMPB) have reacted with cautious optimism to the Indonesian House of Representatives' (DPR) stated goal of finalizing the Asset Forfeiture Bill by December 15, 2026. Supriyono, also known as Botok, an AMPB activist, offered a slight smile when asked about the target, stating that it needs to be proven to be truly convincing for the public.

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Yes, it just needs to be convincing.

Despite the DPR's timeline, Teguh Istianto, the coordinator of AMPB, affirmed that protests would continue. He declared that corruptors are the root cause of Indonesia's problems and that Pati is the starting point of a revolution. The movement demands that corruptors be sentenced to death and their assets seized until Indonesia is free from corruption.

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Because the root of Indonesia's destruction is corruptors. Pati is the starting point of the revolution. Yes, it will continue until corruptors are sentenced to death and their assets are seized, until Indonesia is free from corruption.

Deputy Speaker of the DPR, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, confirmed the December 15, 2026 deadline during a plenary meeting. He stated that this deadline was agreed upon in a plenary session and urged that the minutes of the meeting serve as the basis for the bill's completion. Dasco also indicated that the input from the Pati activists during their audience would be valuable for the members of Commission III of the DPR in their deliberations.

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Fellow colleagues, earlier in the plenary meeting, we have conveyed, agreed, and approved. That the deadline, at the latest, for the asset forfeiture bill to be passed in plenary is December 15, 2026.

Dasco further opened the possibility for organizations and community groups wishing to convey their aspirations to be invited to public hearings. He noted that specific dates for these sessions would be scheduled, accommodating the Pati community's availability. The Deputy Speaker stressed the importance of comprehensive public input to enrich the discussion and development of the Asset Forfeiture Bill, ensuring it is a robust piece of legislation.

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And more specifically, there will still be events to hear public opinions. Well, that can be scheduled later. It's just a matter of when and the time.