Led By Puan, The DPR Reform Was Considered To Be Starting With Progressive BREAKs

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Puan Maharani/PHOTO via Instagram @ketua_dprri

Political communication observer from The London School of Public Relations (LSPR Communication & Business Institute) Ari Junaedi positively welcomed a number of the first steps taken by the DPR in responding to public demands against parliamentary reforms.

According to Ari, the DPR is currently treading a new direction that should be appreciated because there are a number of progressive steps, especially the reforms and reforms of the DPR led directly by the Chairman of the DPR, Puan Maharani.

"The public's demands against the DPR have not only made the DPR introspective and correct but also made the public more aware of the parliament," said Ari, Saturday, September 6.

Ari assessed that the dynamics that have occurred recently are an important momentum for the DPR to improve the image and institutional performance.

According to him, this moment should be used as a starting point for the DPR to prioritize real performance.

"Of course, this moment should be used as a starting point for the DPR to prioritize performance rather than flexibility. I still believe that the DPR under the leadership of Puan Mahaharani can reset parliament in a better direction. Of course, Council members will receive valuable lessons from yesterday's tragedy," he said.

Ari also highlighted how Puan brought the DPR to hear the aspirations and pressures of the people so that the DPR would be introspective and correct, after removing the official housing allowance. At the same time, the statement also made the public more concerned with parliament.

"The 17+8 demand from the people who prioritize transparency, reform and empathy has begun to be carried out on the legislative side. Several points that are included in the public demands are now starting to be carried out in parliament. The freezing of housing allowances and the termination of facilities given to members has been implemented by the DPR. Now the public is just waiting for publications from the budget transparations received by members of the DPR," he said.

Ari also highlighted that there are still a number of members of the DPR who show sensitivity to the community. Some members of the council also show moral integrity and responsibility.

The attitude of DPR members from PDIP Rieke Diah Pitaloka, for example, who publicly apologized to the people and reminded his colleagues to be wiser in their attitude. Rieke together with Deputy Chairman of Commission VI of the DPR Andre Rosiade also met activists to influencers who submitted 17+8 people's demands to the DPR on Thursday, September 4.

In addition, member of Commission X of the House of Representatives! Triyana called for justice for Rheza Sendy Pratama, a student of Amikom Yogyakarta, who died allegedly being persecuted during a demonstration in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) some time ago.

Member of Commission III of the House of Representatives Benny Kabur Harman also criticized the arrest and determination of the suspect against the Executive Director of the Lokataru Foundation, Delpedro Marhaen by the National Police.

Related to this, Ari assessed that the attitude of a number of council members shows sensitivity to the community. "This is a real example of social sensitivity that should be appreciated. This humble attitude shows that public criticism is not something that should be avoided, but is used as a reflection material," said Ari.

However, Ari assessed that the public is still waiting for the resolution of a number of important problems, including taking action against members of the DPR who are considered to be harassing the aspirations of the people through the Honorary Board of the DPR.

"I again believe that anything that has not been fulfilled by the DPR is in line with the public's demands that will be completed by the DPR. The good first step taken by the DPR is "the new one" and "ready to change" continues to be awaited by the public. Given the DPR's response, it promises hope," he concluded.

Previously, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, stated that the DPR was always open and conducting evaluations. He also ensured that the DPR would try to carry out institutional reforms so that they could meet the expectations of the people.

"In principle, we, the DPR, will continue to improve and improve ourselves. What people's aspirations are, we will definitely make constructive input," said Puan.

"I myself will lead the DPR Reform," said Puan.

In a meeting with public figures, Puan again apologized for the attitude or statement of a number of members of the DPR who were later considered offensive to the public.

"I apologize if there are members who speak or act inappropriately. Indeed, there is some information circulating, but not everything is according to facts," said Puan.

The first woman to serve as Chairman of the DPR also explained a number of issues that had sparked a commotion, such as news about salary increases to housing compensation allowances for DPR members. Puan ensured that the allowance had been stopped and the DPR also imposed a moratorium on working visits abroad.

"There has never been an increase in salary. Regarding housing allowances, as of August 31 it has been stopped. Moratoriums have been implemented for foreign visits, especially by commissions, except for state conference agendas that really represent the country," he said.