155,908 inmates receive Eid al-Fitr 2026 remission
The granting of remission decision letters was carried out symbolically by Director General of Corrections Mashudi at the Gunung Sindur Narcotics Penitentiary in Bogor on Saturday.
Mashudi stated that the provision of special remission (RK) and sentence reduction (PMP) to inmates represents the state’s commitment to providing citizens’ rights after they have successfully undergone good rehabilitation.
“Special Eid al-Fitr RK and PMP are given as a form of the state’s appreciation to inmates who have shown positive behavioural changes and participated well in rehabilitation programmes,” Mashudi said in his statement.
He explained that of the 155,908 recipients of the special remission, 154,785 are inmates and 1,123 are juvenile offenders.
Of the total inmates receiving Eid al-Fitr RK, 153,642 individuals received RK I or partial sentence reduction, while 1,143 received RK II or immediate release.
Meanwhile, 1,104 juvenile offenders received Special PMP I and 19 received Special PMP II or immediate release.
The largest number of recipients of Eid al-Fitr RK and PMP this year come from the West Java Regional Office (Kanwil) of the Directorate General of Corrections with 18,335 people, the North Sumatra Kanwil with 15,621 people, and the East Java Kanwil with 14,244 people.
During the event, Mashudi conveyed a written address from Minister of Law and Human Rights Agus Andrianto, stating that the granting of remission is a form of the state’s appreciation to inmates.
“We hope this momentum will further motivate them to continue improving themselves and preparing to return to society,” he said.
According to him, the remission policy has a positive impact on state budget efficiency.
“This policy also impacts state budget efficiency in meeting inmates’ meal needs, with potential savings reaching Rp109,261,845,000,” he revealed.
The granting of special RK and PMP, he said, is expected to motivate all inmates to continue behaving well, actively participating in rehabilitation, and preparing to return to society as more productive and responsible individuals.
On that occasion, Mashudi also handed over premiums to working inmates as well as social assistance for the community and inmates’ families.
“This activity was also carried out simultaneously by all regional offices, penitentiaries, and detention centres throughout Indonesia, namely the handing over of Remission and PMP, Premiums, and Social Assistance,” said Mashudi.
Director General of Corrections Mashudi also visited the rehabilitation facilities and services at the Gunung Sindur Narcotics Penitentiary and the Special Gunung Sindur Penitentiary, including public visitation services for inmates.
Present at the remission handover were the Director of Internal Compliance of the Directorate General of Corrections, the Head of the West Java Regional Office of the Directorate General of Corrections, the Head of the Gunung Sindur Narcotics Penitentiary, and the Heads of UPT in the Greater Bogor area.