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Indonesian House Aims to Pass Asset Confiscation Bill by December 2026
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Indonesian House Aims to Pass Asset Confiscation Bill by December 2026

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's House of Representatives' Commission III aims to pass the Asset Confiscation Bill by December 2026.
  • The commission is accelerating discussions and holding public hearings to gather input before formal debate with the government.
  • This bill is intended to enhance the fight against corruption by introducing new concepts not previously present in Indonesian law.

Indonesia's House of Representatives' Commission III is prioritizing the passage of the Asset Confiscation Bill, targeting completion before December 2026. The commission plans to expedite discussions during the 2026-2027 session, aiming for enactment within two legislative periods.

We are targeting the Asset Confiscation Bill to be passed before December 2026 or at the latest two legislative periods.

— HabiburokhmanChairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives, explaining the timeline for the bill's passage.

Chairman of Commission III, Habiburokhman, stated that the commission is actively holding public hearings to gather aspirations from various community groups before officially debating the bill with the government. He acknowledged the significant interest from numerous societal elements, emphasizing the commission's commitment to accommodating these requests to ensure meaningful public participation.

There are indeed many elements of society who request public hearings regarding this Asset Confiscation Bill. We will do our best to make time to receive them to fulfill the principle of meaningful participation.

— HabiburokhmanExplaining the commission's efforts to include public input in the bill's deliberation.

Habiburokhman admitted that the bill's passage might take longer than previous laws like the Criminal Procedure Code or the Police Law. This is because the Asset Confiscation Bill introduces novel concepts to Indonesian legal frameworks. "We are determined that this law can maximize the eradication of corruption," he said.

It is different from the Criminal Procedure Code and the Police Law, where the concepts and old laws already existed. We are determined that this law can maximize the eradication of corruption.

— HabiburokhmanHighlighting the novelty of the Asset Confiscation Bill compared to previous legislation.

Previously, Deputy Speaker of the House, Saan Mustopa, indicated that the bill was targeted for completion in the current year as it was included in the 2026 Priority National Legislation Program. Mustopa also stressed the importance of broad public participation in the deliberation process.

This is a priority in 2026. And of course, because this is a 2026 priority, we will strive our best to complete it this year.

— Saan MustopaDeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, previously stating the target for the bill's completion.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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