Political Roundup: Iran Invites Prabowo, Asset Forfeiture Bill Progresses

Jakarta (ANTARA) - A selection of political news from Tuesday (14/7) is presented for your morning briefing, covering an invitation from the Iranian government to President Prabowo Subianto and progress on the Asset Forfeiture Bill.

1. MPR Chairman conveys Iranian government’s invitation to President Prabowo

Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Ahmad Muzani has conveyed an invitation from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to President Prabowo Subianto to visit the capital city of the country.

2. DPR leadership confirms Asset Forfeiture Bill is still being processed

House of Representatives (DPR) Deputy Speaker Sari Yuliati has confirmed that the drafting of the Bill on Asset Forfeiture related to Criminal Acts is still in progress and has not been halted.

3. DPR accelerates deliberation of Employment Bill

The House of Representatives (DPR) is accelerating the deliberation of the Employment Bill so that it can be completed and passed into law soon.

4. DPR aims to complete Asset Forfeiture Bill in 2026

Deputy Speaker of the DPR Saan Mustopa stated that the institution is striving to complete the Asset Forfeiture Bill this year.

5. KSP ready to cut red tape to support President’s priority programmes

Head of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Dudung Abdurachman stated that the KSP is ready to cut through convoluted bureaucracy to accelerate the implementation of President Prabowo Subianto’s priority programmes.