Jokowi Agrees KPK Law Should Be Reverted to Previous Version, Law Minister Says Matter Under Review

Jakarta — Seventh President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has stated that he agrees the KPK Law, which was revised during his presidency, should be reverted to its previous version. Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas said the matter would be reviewed.

“We will review it within the government,” Minister Supratman said briefly when asked for confirmation on Sunday (15/2/2026).

He did not explain the reasons behind the Prabowo administration’s decision to review the matter. He also declined to answer when asked about the prospects of the KPK Law being restored to its original version.

Previously, seventh President Jokowi expressed his agreement with a proposal by former KPK Chairman Abraham Samad to revert the KPK Law to its earlier version. Jokowi noted that the revised version of the law had been initiated by the House of Representatives (DPR).

“Yes, I agree, it would be good to revert the KPK Law to the old version, because that revision was the DPR’s initiative, mind you. Let’s not get that wrong — it was the DPR’s initiative,” Jokowi said on Friday (13/2).

Jokowi acknowledged that the KPK Law was revised during his presidency at the DPR’s initiative. However, he emphasised that he did not sign the revised law.

“Yes, indeed. At that time it was revised at the DPR’s initiative, but I did not sign it,” he said.