Deputy Speaker of Commission II of the House of Representatives\n(DPR), Aria Bima, has highlighted the reality that the 30% female\nrepresentation quota remains difficult for political parties to fulfil\nin legislative nominations. Bima stated that some parties merely seek\ncandidates to meet the requirement.<\/p>\n
Aria Bima initially noted that the 30% female representation rule is\nfinal and must be implemented based on Constitutional Court Decision\nNumber 128. This ruling provides a basis for maintaining the 30% quota\nthroughout the electoral process, not just on the registration day.\n\u201cTherefore, the 30% quota must be maintained until the final candidate\nlist. This is important. The ruling stipulates that at least 30% of\ncandidates in each electoral district must be women,\u201d Aria Bima said\nduring a discussion at the DPR building in Senayan, Jakarta, on\nWednesday (15\/7\/2026).<\/p>\n
Bima stated there are significant consequences for ignoring this\nrequirement. According to him, a political party could be disqualified.\n\u201cA political party that disregards this can be disqualified in the\nrelevant electoral district. This is crucial because our weakness so far\nhas often been in the placement of this norm. The 30% obligation is met\nduring the submission of prospective candidates,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter entering the verification and final candidate list stages, the\nprovision suddenly loses its force. Last-minute list changes, candidate\nreplacements, or various administrative loopholes cause the affirmative\nsubstance to gradually evaporate. This is a fact that can be checked\nfrom the provisional candidate list to the final candidate list in every\nelection, especially in regional candidate lists,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
He therefore stressed the need for commitment from political parties\nand their supporting organisations, noting that empowerment is not easy.\nHe said many parties struggle to meet the quota. \u201cIn fact, many\npolitical parties seek out proxy candidates, even paying for their\nmedical tests and covering the costs of obtaining police clearance\ncertificates. The reality is, many parties still struggle to meet the\n30% nomination quota,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Bima mentioned that the issue of women\u2019s representation\nhas not yet been addressed in the Election Bill currently under\ndiscussion. He said concrete steps are needed to accommodate the\nrequirement. \u201cInterestingly, strengthening the placement rules has not\nyet found adequate space within the group of issues in the current\nrevision. I have not seen various women\u2019s caucuses meeting with\nCommission II to discuss concrete steps on this matter,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Echoing Bima, Commission I DPR member Nurul Arifin also believes in\nthe need to fight for women\u2019s affirmation in elections, including in\nnominations. Nurul hopes the recommendations from the discussion can be\nforwarded to the DPR leadership. \u201cWe have done this several times, but\ntoday we are doing it on a larger scale so that more people are involved\nand it is more comprehensive, because the recommendations will be\nsubmitted to the DPR leadership, then to the leadership of Commission II\nand the Legislation Body,\u201d Nurul said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis forum also aims to gather various views, ideas, and strategic\nrecommendations regarding strengthening affirmative policies for women\nin the electoral system. This ranges from the nomination mechanism and\nthe placement of legislative candidates in each electoral district, to\nefforts to substantively increase women\u2019s representation in legislative\ninstitutions,\u201d she continued. Nurul expressed hope that the regulations\nbeing discussed by the DPR can deliver justice and strengthen women\u2019s\npolitical representation. \u201cOur hope is that this entire series of\nprocesses will produce electoral regulations that are more inclusive,\nfair, and capable of strengthening women\u2019s political representation in\nIndonesia,\u201d she said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/house-deputy-speaker-says-political-parties-struggle-to-meet-30-female-quota-1784120042", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }