DPR Legislative Body Approves Draft Amendment to Aceh Government Law
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — The Indonesian House of Representatives’ Legislative Body (Baleg) has formally approved the draft amendment to Law No. 11 of 2006 on Aceh Government, designating it as a DPR-initiated proposal during a plenary meeting at the Parliament Complex in Senayan, Jakarta.
All parliamentary factions agreed to advance the Aceh Government Bill draft to the next stage.
“We have heard all mini-fraction views and now seek the committee’s approval to proceed with the draft amendment to Law No. 11 of 2006 on Aceh Government in accordance with legislation,” asked Baleg DPR Chairman Bob Hasan on Tuesday (26 May 2026). “Approved,” replied attending members.
In its report, the Special Committee confirmed 27 proposed amendments to the Aceh Government Bill.
“First, the adjustment of the philosophical considerations under letter b: ‘The implementation of Aceh’s special autonomy is part of the Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding, which must be optimised to deliver tangible impacts on Aceh’s development and welfare,’ stated Iman.
The full list of amendments includes:
Adjustment of the philosophical considerations under letter b: “The implementation of Aceh’s special autonomy is part of the Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding, which must be optimised to deliver tangible impacts on Aceh’s development and welfare.”
Refinement of the definitions of Mukim and Gampong in Chapter I, Article 1, General Provisions items 19 and 20.
Amendment to Article 2, paragraph 4 concerning kelurahan.
Amendment to Article 7, paragraph 2 regarding government authority.
Amendment to Article 8 regarding delegation of authority to the government, Presidential Regulations, and DPR Regulations on consultation procedures and advisory mechanisms.
Amendment to Article 11 concerning Aceh Government’s establishment of specific norms, standards, procedures, and criteria.
Amendment to Article 19 and adjustment to Article 254 regarding authority to build, manage, and coordinate public ports and airports in Aceh.
Refinement of terms for DPRA or DPRK apparatuses, including the Consultative Body, Budget Body, and Qanun Formation Body in Article 30 and adjustments in related articles (Articles 34 and 35).
Amendment to Articles 67 and 74, and removal of Article 246 due to Constitutional Court rulings.
Removal of the eighth section on kelurahan and Article 113 regulating kelurahan as an adjustment to Article 2, paragraph 4 of the Bill.
Addition of adjustments to provisions regulating secretariat duties and Keuchik elections in Articles 115, 116, and 117.
Refinement of Article 160 provisions on joint management of oil and gas natural resources and appointment or establishment of implementing bodies.
Amendment to Article 165 provisions on trade, investment, and authority to issue business activity permits.
Refinement of Article 183 provisions on Aceh’s special autonomy funds, equivalent to 2.5% of the General Allocation Fund ceiling, with added allocation requirements: at least 20% for education, 10% for health, and 30% for infrastructure development and maintenance.
Amendment to Article 184 regarding the establishment of a Special Autonomy Funds Coordination Body tasked with coordinating, synchronising, and evaluating the use and implementation of special autonomy funds, chaired by the Aceh Governor.
Amendment to Article 192 provisions on zakat payments as a deductible against taxpayers’ due income tax.
Addition of Article 251A provisions on tax revenue sharing, with at least 70% allocated to the Aceh Government and 30% to the central government.
Amendment to Article 254 provisions transferring authority over public port and airport management from the central government to the Aceh Government and/or regency/city governments.
Amendment to Article 270 provisions where references to regulations under this law concerning Aceh’s authority are interpreted in line with the Aceh Government Law, Aceh Qanuns, and regency/city Qanuns.
Addition of Article 271A provisions on monitoring and reviewing the implementation of this law based on mechanisms outlined in the legislation on regulation formation.