Menbud Fadli Zon Ensures Follow-up To Determination Of DPR/MPR Buildings As Cultural Conservation

A meeting between the Ministry of Culture and the Secretary General of the DPR RI. (ANTARA/-HO-Ministry of Culture)

JAKARTA - The MPR/DPR RI building in the Senayan area, Jakarta, is now not only an icon of state architecture, but is also in the process of increasing its status as a national cultural heritage.

Previously, this historic building had been designated as a provincial level cultural heritage by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, and is now being proposed for higher recognition for the preservation of the nation's cultural heritage.

The Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, stated that the application for national status for the parliament building would be processed in accordance with applicable regulations. He emphasized the importance of preserving this building, given its historical and functional value in Indonesia's state administration system.

"As a building that has a lot of history and is also a place where I have studied and worked, it will certainly be a priority in conservation," Fadli said in his official statement, Friday in Jakarta.

Fadli added that the Ministry of Culture through the Directorate General of Cultural and Traditional Protection, which is now led by Restu Gunawan, will handle the administrative and technical process of its determination. The Cultural Conservation Expert Team (TACB) will also be involved to provide recommendations based on in-depth studies.

He emphasized that the completeness of data, historical documentation, and academic studies from local governments will greatly support the acceleration of the recognition process. "If all documents are complete, the determination can be faster and more integrated," he added.

Previously, the Secretary General of the DPR RI, Indra Iskandar, said that the proposed determination of the national cultural heritage coincided with the age of 60 years for this building, which was considered to represent the DPR's vital role as a symbol of democracy and the center for national policy formation.

Designed by well-known architects Frederich Silaban and Soejoedi Wirjoatmodjo, this building not only reflects the monumental architectural style but also retains important historical values, including various major events on Indonesia's political journey. The uniqueness of the iconic green curvature roof has also become a visual marker of the Indonesian legislature.

The Ministry of Culture affirms its commitment to continue to support the preservation of historical buildings as part of strengthening national identity. Collaboration with local governments and related institutions will continue to be improved to ensure the continuity of the protection of this cultural heritage.