“We decided to revoke KPU Decree No. 731 of 2025 concerning the designation of confidential documents required for presidential and vice-presidential candidate pairs,” KPU Chairman Mochammad Afifuddin said here on Tuesday.
His office has coordinated with several parties, including the Central Information Commission (KIP), regarding the decision on the exemption of public information.
He explained that the regulation was drafted in accordance with KPU regulations, the Election Law, and other related laws.
“The KPU must also adhere to Law Number 14 of 2008 on Public Information Disclosure and Law Number 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection,” Afifuddin stated.
The KPU also expressed appreciation for the public’s widespread input and criticism shared on social media regarding Decree Number 731.
“In the past few days, we have appreciated public participation, input, and criticism to ensure the implementation of elections with integrity, accountability, and transparency,” he added.
Previously, the KPU had ruled that 16 documents required for presidential and vice-presidential candidate registration were classified as exempt information, meaning they could not be released without the approval of the relevant parties.
The following is the list of documents that were previously declared confidential by the KPU:
1. Photocopy of electronic identity card and a copy of the birth certificate of Indonesian citizens.
2. Police record certificate from the Indonesian National Police Headquarters.
3. Health certificate from a government hospital designated by the KPU.
4. Receipt or proof of submission of personal wealth report to the Corruption Eradication Commission.
5. Certificate stating no bankruptcy and no outstanding debts, issued by a district court.
6. Statement declaring the candidate is not running for office as a member of the DPR, DPD, or DPRD.
7. Photocopy of a taxpayer identification number and proof of filing annual personal tax returns for the last five years.
8. Curriculum vitae, brief profile, and track record of each prospective candidate.
9. Statement confirming the candidate has never served as president or vice president for two consecutive terms.
10. Statement of loyalty to Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution, and the ideals of the August 17, 1945 Proclamation, as stated in the Constitution’s Preamble.
11. District court statement confirming the candidate has never been sentenced to prison for a crime punishable by five years or more.
12. Academic proof, such as a photocopy of a diploma or graduation certificate, legalized by the issuing educational institution or secondary education program.
13. Police statement confirming the candidate is not involved in any banned organization or the G30S/PKI.
14. Stamped statement declaring the candidate’s willingness to be nominated as a presidential or vice-presidential candidate.
15. Letter of resignation from the Indonesian Defense Forces, National Police, or civil service upon appointment as a candidate pair.
16. Letter of resignation from employment or office at a state-owned or regional-owned enterprise upon appointment as a candidate pair.
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Translator: Fianda Sjofjan Rassat, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: M Razi Rahman
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