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        "id": 1952357,
        "msgid": "dpr-marks-81-years-with-renewed-commitment-to-public-aspirations-1788245566",
        "date": "2026-09-01 12:57:04",
        "title": "DPR marks 81 years with renewed commitment to public aspirations",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The Speaker of the House, Puan Maharani, has called for self-reflection and reform within the DPR as the institution celebrates its 81st anniversary. She emphasised that parliamentary performance should be measured by the tangible benefits delivered to citizens rather than mere legislative output, aiming to strengthen public trust and democratic practices in Indonesia.",
        "content": "<p>She acknowledged that there is still room for the DPR to pursue\nreform and improve its performance in legislation, budgeting, oversight,\nand parliamentary diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCriticism should not be regarded as a gap between the people and the\nDPR, we must view it as part of a democratic relationship that keeps the\nDPR grounded in people\u2019s aspirations, realities, and lives,\u201d Puan\nremarked at the DPR Building in Jakarta on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>She reassured the public that the DPR would continue taking their\ninput into account as it seeks to improve and transform itself to better\nserve the nation.<\/p>\n<p>The parliamentarian emphasized that assessments of the legislature\u2019s\nperformance should not focus solely on the number of laws passed,\nsessions held, or budget allocations approved.<\/p>\n<p>Puan underlined the importance of the DPR reflecting on its ability\nto deliver tangible benefits to the public, improve quality of life, and\nsupport development across sectors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe performance of the DPR as the people\u2019s representative is not\nsolely determined by how much it has worked on but by how meaningful its\nwork for citizens is,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p>She went on to note that the 81-year milestone represents an\nopportunity for the House to renew its commitment to public service and\nself-improvement while building public trust and strengthening\ndemocratic practices in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>The lawmaker stressed that public trust is shaped by people\u2019s\nperception of how well the DPR can translate their aspirations into\nimpactful policies.<\/p>\n<p>She further described the 81-year milestone as part of Indonesia\u2019s\nongoing journey toward the full realization of popular sovereignty.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs our institution turns 81, let us all continue to engage in\nself-reflection and work together to create a DPR that is capable of\nbringing concrete changes to people\u2019s lives,\u201d the speaker told\nlegislators.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Independence Day renews commitment to justice, welfare:\nHouse Speaker<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Nationwide protests trigger DPR reform led by Puan\nMaharani<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Fath Putra, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dpr-marks-81-years-with-renewed-commitment-to-public-aspirations-1788245566",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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