JAKARTA - The Indonesian Advocates Association-Advocates Indonesia (PERADI-SAI) continues to strive to become a pioneer and leading advocate organization in the issue of inclusiveness and adaptation in the era of information technology.

For three consecutive days, namely 25-27 August 2023, Peradi-SAI held a series of 2023 National Working Meeting activities, themed 'Digital Transformation of Inclusive and Sustainable Advocate Organizations' at the Claro Hotel, Makassar.

Andi F Simangungsong as Chair of the National Working Meeting Steering Committee conveyed, the theme of the National Working Meeting IV in 2023, namely Digital Transformation of Inclusive and Sustainable Advocate Organizations. "This year's National Working Meeting IV will be held in Makassar from August 25-27, 2023."

Syahrir Cakkari, Chairman of the Implementing Committee and Chairman of the PERADI-Makassar DPC, in his report said that the participants had started attending on August 25 to attend the National Seminar related to "Ection Crime and False News (Hoax)."

The Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, gave an introduction to the seminar followed by presentations and discussions. "The government welcomes the PERADI-SAI initiative which takes a very relevant theme at this time," Tito said in his speech video.

The committee presented 4 resource persons:

Hamdan Zoelva, legal practitioner, former Chairman of the Indonesian Constitutional Court, Rahmat Bagja, Chairman of the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), Hamzah Halim, Professor of Law at Hasanuddin University, and Zet Tadung Allo, Wakajati, South Sulawesi.

PERADI-SAI Chairman Juniver Girsang stated that the development and utilization of digital technology is a necessity. That is why, in the midst of increasingly dynamic legal action, mastery of technology is the key for advocates to improve and adapt, only to realize maximum service to justice seekers. "

Meanwhile, Patra M Zen, Secretary General of PERADI SAI, said that currently PERADI SAI has formed in 58 cities, from Banda Aceh to Jayapura, with no less than 11,000 advoakt members.

All PERADI members can use the Addvocate Information System {SIA) to report the provision of free legal assistance (pro-bono). "PERADI SAI became the first advocate organization to use information technology," said Patra.

At the opening ceremony of the Rakernas IV, he also gave an online speech from the Deputy Chairperson of the MPR RI, Asrul Sani, and members of the DPR RI, Junimart Girsang and Trimedya Pandjaitan.

South Sulawesi Governor Andi Sudirman Sulaeman warmly welcomed the arrival of Peradi-SAI administrators and members in Makassar at his Home Office before the opening ceremony of Rakernas IV. Present immediately gave a speech at the opening.

The speech of the Governor of South Sulawesi was read by the Head of the Legal Bureau, Abel Rante. Directly present to give a speech, Kapoksahli Pangdam XIV HSN, Heri Sutrisna representing the Commander of the XIV Regional Police Hasanuddin and the Deputy Chief of the South Sulawesi Police, CH Patoppoi.


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