CHAIRMAN of Commission One of the discussions was the desire to increase the ministry’s budget to more than IDR 20 trillion
The original plan, he said, was for Natalius Pigai to be invited to attend a work meeting this Monday, but there was a change in schedule. The main agenda is introducing the ministry to partner commissions and discussing future work plans.
“Wednesday was afternoon if I’m not mistaken,” Willy was quoted as saying Between, Monday (28/10).
Apart from that, according to him, the working meeting with the commission partners was held to carry out legislative duties. He said that Commission XIII of the DPR RI would discuss the draft law which would become a priority national legislation program (Prolegnas).
Regarding the large budget request, Willy believes that human rights cover a wide range of issues. However, he admitted that he would study the budget request because President Prabowo Subianto had warned about budget allocation priorities.
“Nutritious eating is also a human right, education is 20 percent also a human right, health is also a human right, human rights are fundamental rights, only now there is a separate ministry,” he said.
Previously, Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai believed that there would be an additional budget for the ministry he leads in the context of developing human rights in Indonesia, physically and non-physically.
The former Komnas HAM Commissioner wants the budget for his ministry to be more than IDR 20 trillion. According to Pigai, human rights development includes many physical and non-physical things, such as making regulations, protecting citizens and fulfilling people’s rights, which cannot be done with a small budget.
“If the country has the capacity, it wants above Rp. 20 trillion. And Pigai can build it, don’t think of me lightly. I am a field worker in human rights. I can do it if the country has a budget,” said Natalius after a welcoming event at the Office of the Directorate General of Human Rights, Jakarta. , Monday (21/10). (Ant/P-5)
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**Interview with Willy: Chairman of Commission One on Upcoming Meeting with Minister Natalius Pigai**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Willy. As the Chairman of Commission One, you have a significant meeting coming up with Minister of Human Rights, Natalius Pigai. Can you share more about the context of this meeting?
**Willy:** Absolutely. We’re set to discuss an increase in the Ministry of Human Rights’ budget, which is proposed to exceed IDR 20 trillion. The original plan was for the minister to attend a work meeting yesterday, but due to scheduling changes, it’ll now be this Wednesday afternoon.
**Editor:** What specifically do you hope to achieve in this meeting?
**Willy:** Our main goal is to introduce the Ministry to our partner commissions and discuss their future work plans. It’s essential for us to understand how this budget increase would facilitate the ministry’s initiatives and improve human rights conditions in the country.
**Editor:** That’s an important focus. Can you elaborate on the role of Commission XIII during this meeting?
**Willy:** Certainly. Commission XIII will be discussing various legislative duties, particularly the draft law that needs to be prioritized in our national legislation program, known as Prolegnas. This is crucial for ensuring that we address the pressing human rights issues effectively.
**Editor:** It sounds like a comprehensive agenda. What’s your perspective on the necessity of increasing the budget for the Ministry of Human Rights?
**Willy:** The current socio-political climate underscores the need for a robust human rights framework. An increased budget would provide the necessary resources to implement programs, enhance oversight, and ultimately foster a culture of respect for human rights in Indonesia.
**Editor:** Thank you, Willy, for sharing these insights. We look forward to hearing more after your meeting with Minister Pigai.
**Willy:** Thank you for having me. I appreciate the opportunity to discuss these critical issues.
