Indonesian Lawmaker Denies Rumors of Parliament Rejecting Asset Confiscation Bill

Habiburokhman, Chairman of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR), has refuted claims that the parliament is rejecting the Asset Confiscation Bill. He described these circulating rumors on social media as hoaxes, stating that they originate mostly from anonymous accounts.

"It is not true that there is fake news in the mass media, mostly from anonymous accounts saying the DPR rejects the ratification of the Asset Confiscation Bill," Habiburokhman said at the DPR complex in Jakarta on Monday, July 13, 2026. He emphasized the commission's commitment to finalizing this new legal product, using the phrase "gaspol pakai turbo" (full throttle with turbo) to describe their efforts.

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So it is not true, there is fake news in the mass media, mostly from anonymous accounts saying the DPR rejects the ratification of the Asset Confiscation Bill.

Commission III held a public hearing on Monday, July 13, 2026, inviting experts and student representatives to discuss the bill. Habiburokhman noted that 24 community elements have been consulted. He acknowledged that the legislative process for this bill is lengthy, involving public aspiration absorption over three sidang periods. He explained that this is because Indonesia has never had a specific law on asset confiscation, making public involvement crucial in shaping the legislation, unlike revisions to existing laws like the Criminal Procedure Code or police laws.

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We are going full throttle with turbo to finalize the Asset Confiscation Law.