Regarding The Asset Confiscation Bill, Coordinating Minister Yusril Said That The Government-DPR Will Immediately Discuss It

Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correction Yusril Ihza Mahendra. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correction Yusril Ihza Mahendra said the government and the DPR are committed to discussing the Asset Confiscation Bill (RUU) in the not too distant future.

According to him, the Asset Confiscation Bill contains special criminal procedural law so that the discussion must be appropriate and in accordance with applicable criminal law regulations.

"The bill has been included in the 2025-2026 Priority National Legislation Program (Prolegnas)," said Yusril when receiving an audience from the All-Indonesian Student Executive Board (BEM SI) in Jakarta, Wednesday, September 17, as confirmed in Jakarta, Thursday, was confiscated by Antara.

The statement was in response to a student representative from the University of Lampung, Ammar Fauzan, who highlighted the discussion of the Asset Confiscation Bill. On that occasion, Yusril also expressed his appreciation for the dialogue with students.

He emphasized that the government is open to criticism and input, but reminded that the delivery of aspirations remains within the corridor of the law.

"The protesters are entitled to protection, but any unlawful actions will still be processed according to the rules," he said.

Regarding BEM SI who asked about the detention of fellow students at Polda Metro Jaya, the Coordinating Minister stated that he would coordinate with the Kapolda and ensure that all detainees were treated properly.

Furthermore, he hopes that the ongoing meeting can strengthen constructive communication between the government and students.

He stressed that all views conveyed would be recorded and studied as important ingredients in formulating policies.

He also advised students to continue to expand their insight as activists and candidates for national leaders.

Whatever the field of science you are involved in, follow social and political developments. Read books, follow news, engage in discussions, and gain insight to explore every problem," he said.

During the meeting, the Central Coordinator of BEM SI Muzzamil Ihsan from the University of North Sumatra conveyed that the audience was important so that public unrest could be heard directly by the government.

"We gathered to convey the points of direct discussion. There are many problems that make people restless, get solutions, and must be resolved immediately," said Muzzamil.

BEM SI highlighted several issues with short, medium and long-term demands. In the short term, students ask for the release of their colleagues who are still detained due to demonstrations and the termination of repressive actions by officers in the field.

For the medium and long term, they demand a thorough evaluation of the government cabinet.

The meeting was also attended by the Special Staff of the Coordinating Minister for Kumham Imipas for Political and Social Affairs Randy Bagasyudha, Special Staff of the Coordinating Minister for Kumham Imipas for Communication and Media Iqbal Fadil, as well as student representatives from Bandar Lampung University, Lampung University, North Sumatra University, Riau University, and Bogor Agricultural University.