PDIP Legislator Supports Presidential Regulation on Preventing Extremism, Reminds of This Key Point

“I appreciate the issuance of Presidential Regulation No. 8 of 2026 because it changes the paradigm of eradicating terrorism from reactive to preventive and collaborative,” Falah told reporters on Tuesday (5/5/2026). Nevertheless, Falah reminded that the regulation should not obscure the principles of law enforcement. According to him, overall, the regulation is an appropriate step by the government. “But this paradigm shift must not obscure the basic principles of law enforcement that uphold human rights and the presumption of innocence. In essence, Mr Prabowo has taken the right step in issuing this regulation,” he said. Prabowo Signs Presidential Regulation on RAN PE It is known that the regulation was signed by Prabowo on 9 February 2026. Viewed by detikcom on the jdih.setneg.go.id website on Monday (4/5), in the policy, the government emphasises the importance of comprehensive, systematic, planned, and integrated efforts to prevent extremism involving all stakeholders. Therefore, this step is taken to guarantee the right to a sense of security for all citizens from the threat of terrorism. “That in order to fulfil the right to a sense of security for all citizens, efforts to prevent and address violent extremism leading to terrorism need to be carried out through a comprehensive, systematic, planned, and integrated strategy, involving the active role of all stakeholders,” the Presidential Regulation states. Regarding the budget, this RAN PE uses funds sourced from the APBN and APBD or other lawful sources that are non-binding.”