DPR Commission IX Member Urges Baleg Not to Take Over Labour Bill

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Irma Suryani Chaniago, a member of DPR Commission IX, emphasised that the DPR must not repeat mistakes in the law-making process, particularly regarding labour regulations. She referenced the experience of drafting the Job Creation Law, which previously received corrections from the Constitutional Court (MK). According to Irma, that decision serves as an important lesson for the DPR to be more meticulous in formulating future policies. As the government’s working partner in the labour sector, DPR Commission IX has reaffirmed its position as the leading sector in discussions on revising Law Number 13 of 2003 on Labour. Irma stated that her side has written to the DPR leadership to ensure that the discussion of the bill is not taken over by the House Legislation Body (Baleg). According to her, understanding the substance of labour matters lies with Commission IX, not Baleg. Therefore, she believes that the discussion of the Labour Bill should remain with the relevant commission to produce comprehensive and targeted regulations. The NasDem Party politician emphasised that the Labour Bill must become fair legal product that does not risk being challenged again in the MK. “This bill must be a win-win solution for both workers and employers, without any party being disadvantaged,” Irma stressed. Furthermore, Irma revealed that Commission IX has formed a working committee (panja) as the initial step in discussing the bill. She assured that DPR Commission IX is ready to complete the discussion of the Labour Bill optimally, including examining various clauses and articles in depth. “The goal is for the resulting regulation to truly address the needs of the workforce in Indonesia and provide legal certainty for all parties,” Irma concluded.