JAKARTA The House of Representatives (DPR) of the Republic of Indonesia has officially started the Second Session Period of the 2025-2026 Session Year. Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, in the 7th Plenary Meeting which was held at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Tuesday (4/11), stated that the polemic of paying off the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train (Jakarta-Bandung) debt will be one of the main discussions of the DPR.
"As well as discussing the settlement of the debt of the Indonesia Cina Fast Train (KCIC)," said Puan, emphasizing that the debt problem of this strategic project will be evaluated in depth.
Termadilan II ini akan berlangsung mulai hari ini, 4 November hingga 4 Desember 2025.
Appreciation For The Lowering Of Hajj Fees
Before alluding to the problem ofASH, Puan first gave her appreciation for the achievements of Commission VIII of the DPR with the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the Republic of Indonesia. Both parties have agreed on the Cost of Organizing Hajj (BPIH) for 1447 H / 2026 AD amounting to IDR 87.4 million, with the amount of Hajj Travel Expenses (Bipih) or the costs paid by the congregation falling to IDR 54.1 million.
According to Puan, the decline in Bipih is proof of the efficient and fair management of hajj funds.
"The determination of the 2026 BPIH is expected to be a form of balance between improving the quality of service and the financial capacity of Indonesian pilgrims," said Puan in her speech.
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Focus On Supervision: From Disasters To BPJS
In carrying out the supervisory function, the DPR through the Council's Apparatus (AKD) will discuss a number of important issues that have a direct impact on people's lives.
Some of the crucial issues to be discussed include handling and anticipating hydrometeorological disasters, handling cases of Cesium-137 radioactive pollution in the Cikande industrial area and accelerating the plan to eliminate BPJS Kesehatan duer arrears.
In addition, accelerating internet access to remote villages, achieving food and energy self-sufficiency targets, as well as regulating online content on digital platforms and evaluating the implementation of the Free Nutritioning Program (MBG), the National Internship Program, and the 3 Million Houses Program.
In addition, the DPR will also discuss plans to send TNI troops in peace missions in Gaza, evaluate the policy of placing state money in the Association of State-Owned Banks (Himbara), and the problems of local government funds deposited in banks.
Puan emphasized that in carrying out the function of check and balances, the Government must have a commitment to implement every recommendation made by the DPR RI for the benefit of the people.
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