In her official statement received here on Thursday, Puan Maharani said that all faction leaders have agreed to remove housing incentives for members and suspend overseas trips for both members and commissions.
She emphasized the parliament’s openness to criticism and evaluation, reaffirming its commitment to improving the institution in line with the people’s aspirations.
“DPR will undergo reform to better reflect the hopes and expectations of the people. I will personally lead this reform,” she said.
On Wednesday, September 3, DPR invited representatives from 16 student organizations for a dialogue on the nation’s situation following unrest from August 25–31, 2025.
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Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad extended an apology on behalf of all parliamentary members for shortcomings in their duties. Ahmad acknowledged that an apology alone is insufficient, stressing that the public’s aspirations require concrete action from DPR.
“This apology is not enough without comprehensive evaluation and improvement, which will begin soon,” Sufmi Dasco said.
He confirmed that the reform, led by the House Speaker, aims to make the institution more effective and transparent.
DPR’s leadership has coordinated measures already taken and planned, including a thorough evaluation of salaries and incentives, and the suspension of both domestic and overseas work trips.
Additionally, the parliament will support the public by establishing an investigative team to probe allegations of rebellion and advancing the Assets Forfeiture Bill.
“DPR will also work with the government on tax reductions,” he added.
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Editor: M Razi Rahman
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