Tuesday, 26 May 2026
JAKARTA | INDATANEWS.COM – Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf made a surprise appearance at the Legislative Council of the Indonesian Parliament (Badan Legislasi DPR RI) in Jakarta on Monday, May 25, 2026. The visit coincided with a public hearing (RDP) involving the Aceh Parliament regarding the revision of the Aceh Governance Law (UUPA).
Accompanied by Aceh Regional Secretary Nasir Syamaun, the governor observed the proceedings from the visitors' gallery, stating that his presence was intended to directly monitor the legislative process."I wanted to witness the UUPA revision process firsthand. I appreciate the efforts of the Aceh Parliament in pursuing the best outcome for the region," Muzakir Manaf said.
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Shortly after the session began, Legislative Council Chair Dr. Bob Hasan met the Aceh delegation and invited Governor Manaf along with Nasir Syamaun to the VIP room. Earlier, Deputy Governor Fadhlullah had also arrived at the parliamentary complex.
During a brief interaction, Muzakir Manaf encouraged Aceh legislators, saying, "Stay motivated."
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Constructive RDP Process
Aceh Government Spokesperson Dr. Nurlis Effendi confirmed that the hearing ran smoothly without major debate, focusing solely on harmonizing draft revisions between the Indonesian Parliament, the Aceh Parliament, and the Aceh Government."There were no debates. The discussion was only about aligning the UUPA revision draft among all stakeholders," he explained.
Read Also:The meeting took place from 14:40 to 15:00 Western Indonesia Time and concluded in an orderly manner.
28 Amendment Points in Focus
Read Also:Committee Chair Ahmad Imam Sukri stated that the revision process is being conducted in the interest of the Acehnese people. A total of 28 amendment points have been recorded, including the preamble.
Earlier proposals included revisions to eight articles and one additional article.
However, after further review, eight points remain unresolved, particularly regarding autonomy authority, and will be re-evaluated by the Legislative Council.The draft also includes provisions for Aceh's Special Autonomy Fund, set at 2.5 percent of the national General Allocation Fund (DAU) ceiling.
Read Also:"These eight points will be reviewed again. The Aceh Special Autonomy Fund has already been included at 2.5 percent of the DAU ceiling," Nurlis added.
Aceh Parliament Speaker Zulfadhli later opened the discussion and expressed appreciation for the parliamentary reception of the Aceh delegation.
Previously, Muzakir Manaf emphasized two key priorities in the revision process: strengthening autonomy in line with the Helsinki Peace Agreement and securing the 2.5 percent special autonomy allocation. (IDNC)REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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