DISCUSSION It was emphasized that the revision of Law Number 2 of 2024 concerning the Special Regional Province of Jakarta (DKJ) does not touch on the question of whether or not the Jakarta Regional Head Election (Pilkada) can take place in two rounds. The political contest is still allowed to last two rounds.
“It’s still going on, there’s no change, only after it’s finished, who will be the winner? Well, his name is not the Governor of DKI Jakarta (but DKJ),” said Chairman of the DPR Legislative Body (Baleg) Bob Hasan at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Monday (12 /11).
Bob admitted that the issue of two rounds did come up during the meeting. However, that is a misperception. “Yes, because there are misunderstandings, that’s normal, that’s why we have to have a discussion. How many people there are in this discussion will definitely have different views, agree. The important thing is that you don’t have a different opinion from me, that’s troublesome,” said Bob.
The discourse on the Jakarta Pilkada becoming just one round actually emerged in a meeting discussing the revision of the DKJ Law. Originally, the meeting to discuss the revision of the DKJ Law would only change the nomenclature or naming of DKI to DKJ.
Member of the DPR Baleg from the PKS faction Al Muzzamil Yusuf questioned the rules for the Jakarta Regional Election if the name changed from DKI to DKJ. If the name changes, will the Pilkada be one round or will it remain two rounds?
“What we are validating is still one round or two rounds? Because the logic behind the formation of the regional elections is for DKI which is the country’s capital. That is the logic,” said Al Muzzamil.
The revision of the DKJ Law will be brought to the plenary session on Tuesday, November 12 2024. The revised regulation will be ratified as an initiative proposal from the DPR. Meanwhile, there are four additional articles in the revision of the DKJ Law proposed by Baleg.
The four articles include, first, Article 70A: The Governor and Deputy Governor of the Special Region of Jakarta who are elected in the 2024 Governor and Deputy Governor Election will be declared the Governor and Deputy Governor of the Special Region of Jakarta Province.
Second, Article 70B: Members of the Jakarta Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) resulting from the 2024 General Election for the Jakarta electoral district will be declared as members of the Jakarta Special Region Provincial DPRD.
Third, Article 70C: Members of the People’s Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPR RI) who are elected for the electoral district of Jakarta will continue to serve as members of the DPR RI for the electoral district of the Special Region of Jakarta Province.
Fourth, Article 70D: Members of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) who are elected for the electoral district of Jakarta will be considered as members of the DPD RI for the electoral district of the Special Region of Jakarta Province. (Fah/I-2)
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**Interview with Bob Hasan, Chairman of the DPR Legislative Body (Baleg)**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Hasan. There’s been significant discussion surrounding the revision of the DKJ Law and its implications for the Jakarta Regional Elections. Can you clarify if the elections will still be conducted in two rounds?
**Bob Hasan:** Thank you for having me. Yes, I want to emphasize that the revision of Law Number 2 of 2024 concerning the Special Regional Province of Jakarta does not change the structure of the Jakarta Regional Head Election. Therefore, the election can indeed still proceed in two rounds as it has before.
**Editor:** Some misunderstandings seem to have arisen regarding this issue. What do you think led to this confusion?
**Bob Hasan:** Misunderstandings are quite common in discussions like this—it’s part of the process. Some people misinterpreted our discussions and thought that the election format might be changing. However, we need to clear this up: the two-round system remains unchanged. Open discussions help in addressing these different viewpoints.
**Editor:** One of your colleagues raised concerns about how a name change from DKI to DKJ would affect the rules of the election. Can you elaborate on this?
**Bob Hasan:** Absolutely. The intent behind the meeting was primarily about nomenclature. Changing DKI to DKJ is more about semantics than the electoral process itself. We have validated that regardless of the name, the election procedure—specifically whether it entails one round or two—has not been altered.
**Editor:** That’s an important distinction. Moving forward, what are the next steps for the revision of the DKJ Law?
**Bob Hasan:** The revision process is ongoing. We’ll continue discussions to clarify any remaining uncertainties and ensure that every group’s voice is heard. It’s crucial that everyone understands how the law impacts the upcoming elections and what it means for governance in Jakarta.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Mr. Hasan. It seems clarity will be essential as the discussions move forward.
**Bob Hasan:** Thank you for having me. Clarity and communication will guide us through this revision process effectively.
