PKB Honours Constitutional Court Ruling: 30% Female Candidate Quota Already Prepared

PKB Deputy Chairman Jazilul Fawaid has honoured the Constitutional Court (MK) ruling regarding parties being disqualified or excluded from elections in a constituency if they fail to meet the 30% female candidate quota. He confirmed PKB has prepared female candidates.

“PKB highly values women, female candidates, female cadres, and women’s voices. PKB even has a dedicated women’s wing named Perempuan Bangsa, which is actively conducting cadre development. Therefore, the 30% female candidate stock has been prepared, with no obstacles to fulfilling the female candidate quota,” Jazilul told reporters on Tuesday (26 May 2026).

In line with Jazilul, PKB Central Executive Board (DPP) Chairman Daniel Johan also respected the MK’s final and binding ruling. He stated that, in principle, the MK’s decision was not an issue for PKB as it had already complied with Article 245 of the Election Law in the previous legislative election, including the commitment to meet the 30% female representation.

“Thus, the MK ruling strengthens the implementation of affirmative action for women in political contests and electoral democracy in Indonesia,” Daniel said.

He noted that PKB has always viewed female representation not merely as administrative compliance but as crucial for building an inclusive, fair, and representative democracy. Therefore, Daniel said, PKB continues to strengthen women’s cadre development, leadership opportunities, and support for female legislative candidates at all party levels.

“Looking ahead, we hope all parties will implement the MK ruling to strengthen democracy and expand women’s political participation. The presence of women in parliament and at all levels is expected to bring a more comprehensive perspective to public policy-making, particularly concerning public interests and future generations,” he added.

The Constitutional Court’s ruling on the 30% female candidate quota states that the requirement for at least 30% female representation in elections for DPR/DPRD members must be complied with. The court stated that parties could be disqualified or excluded from elections in constituencies where they fail to meet the 30% female candidate quota.

The MK’s clarification was outlined in ruling 128/PUU-XXIV/2026 delivered during the court session on Monday (25 May). The petition was filed by Maya Novita Sari, Imas Dion Febriani, Cahya Camila Evanglin, and Fatati Nailul Munadia, who argued that Article 245 of Law No. 7 of 2017 on Elections conflicted with the 1945 Constitution as it did not specify sanctions for parties violating the rule.

“Adjudicating, partially granting the petitioners’ request,” said MK Chief Suhartoyo during the session.

In the ruling, the MK amended the wording of Article 245 of Law No. 7/2017 on Elections. The ruling states: “Declares Article 245 of Law No. 7 of 2017 on Elections unconstitutional under the 1945 Constitution, and does not have binding legal effect unless interpreted as ‘the list of candidates as per Article 243 must include at least 30% female representation, and if this requirement is not met, the General Election Commission (KPU), Provincial KPU, and District/City KPU shall disqualify or exclude the political party from the relevant electoral district’.”

Previously, the article read: “Article 245 The list of candidates as per Article 243 must include at least 30% female representation.”