Jakarta – Indonesia’s music industry continues to experience rapid growth, driven by digitalization, streaming platforms, and social media. However, despite this progress, the sector still faces major challenges in copyright protection and royalty distribution.

Minister of Law, Supratman Andi Agtas, stated that the government, together with stakeholders across the music ecosystem, is intensifying efforts to reform royalty . This reformation aims to ensure that royalties are received by the rightful parties.

“Under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, The Ministry of Law has one unwavering commitment: royalties must go to those who rightfully deserve them, not to those who are not entitled,” said Supratman during the 2025 Indonesian Music Conference at The Sultan Hotel & Residence, Jakarta, on Thursday evening (10/09/2025).

At the conference, Supratman held a discussion with veteran musician Candra Darusman on restructuring Indonesia’s royalty ecosystem. He highlighted that managing intellectual property (IP) in the music industry is built on three key pillars: creation, legal protection, and monetization. He also underlined the vital role of other ministries in strengthening the creative sector.

“When we talk about the intellectual property ecosystem, the music industry is part of that. There are three essential ecosystems. First is creation, where high-quality creative work is born; second, legal protection, which ensures creators’ rights are protected,” said Supratman.

"The Ministry of Law focuses on the regulatory level while the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Creative Economy play equally important roles in supporting these creative processes,” he added.

The third component, Supratman continued, concerns the economic value derived from intellectual property, ensuring that creators and musicians can earn fair income from their work.

“If these three ecosystems function effectively, we will see transformation. Our commitment is clear: to ensure that creative industries, such as music, benefit from legal protection and continue producing new works. Most importantly, royalties must truly reach their rightful owners,” he emphasized.

The Minister acknowledged that reforming the royalty system is a complex task. Therefore, he called on musicians, composers, and all stakeholders in the industry to unite their voices and strengthen collective action.

“I want everyone in this ecosystem to have certainty over their rights. If I receive Rp100, it must be because that is exactly what I am entitled to—not Rp200. That’s the kind of transparency we are building. For that reason, I sincerely ask for everyone’s support in this ecosystem,” Supratman concluded.

Ternate, North Maluku, October 13, 2025 – All Villages and Urban Villages (1,185) across the 10 Regencies and Cities in North Maluku have officially established Legal Aid Posts (Posbankum). The Posbankum serves as a platform where residents can access legal information and consultations, non-litigation assistance and advocacy, and dispute resolution through mediation facilitated by paralegals and village heads serving as mediators. The Posbankum also connects residents with pro bono lawyers and Legal Aid Organizations for further assistance.

The opening of the Posbankum, held in Ternate on Monday (October 13, 2025), was led by the Indonesian Minister of Law, Supratman Andi Agtas. He was accompanied by the Governor of North Maluku, Sherly Tjoanda, the Head of the National Law Development Agency (BPHN), Min Usihen, as well as the Regents and Mayors.

"I would like to thank the Governor for her support in ensuring that every village and urban village in North Maluku has a Posbankum. I believe that North Maluku Posbankum will lead the way in delivering justice and will be a positive example for other regions," said the Minister of Law during the inauguration event in Ternate.

On that occasion, the Minister of Law also appointed Governor Sherly Tjoanda as the official Posbankum Ambassador.

"I hope the Governor will agree to serve as the Posbankum Ambassador, leading the way in bringing justice closer to the people of North Maluku," he stated.

The Minister of Law emphasized that law and justice are top priorities in President Prabowo's Asta Cita program. He added that the President consistently points out that the law must guarantee justice, recognizing it as a right demanded by every citizen and a responsibility of the state to provide accessible legal services. He noted that the President consistently reminds all ministries that law must guarantee justice, as it is both a right of every citizen and a responsibility of the state to provide accessible legal services.

According to the Minister, the establishment of Posbankum posts and the training of paralegals represent concrete steps toward making justice more accessible at the village and urban village levels. Following the launch, he also visited the newly established Posbankum in Ternate City.

The Governor of North Maluku, Sherly Tjoanda, expressed her appreciation to the Ministry of Law for initiating and promoting the Village/Urban Village Posbankum program.

"The success of the provincial and regency/city in North Maluku in establishing Posbankum would not have been possible without collaboration with the Ministry of Law," said Governor Sherly.

She also expressed her readiness to take on her new role as Posbankum Ambassador, vowing to expand access to justice.

"Today, justice has gone beyond the cities, reaching villages, islands, and even the most remote sub-villages," she affirmed.

The Head of North Maluku Regional Office of the Ministry of Law, Budi Argap Situngkir, emphasized that collaboration among all parties should continue beyond the opening.

"This success was achieved through strong cooperation between the central government, local governments, legal aid institutions, and the community. The North Maluku Regional Office of the Ministry of Law will continue to strengthen partnerships to ensure that Posbankum services run effectively," he concluded.

Jakarta - The Minister of Law, Supratman Andi Agtas, has approved the decree (SK) on the organizational structure of Partai Solidaritas Indonesia (PSI). Supratman personally handed over the SK to the PSI Secretary General, Raja Juli Antoni, at the Ministry of Law office on Friday (October 10, 2025).

Supratman admitted that he had just received the disposition for the PSI organizational structure application letter yesterday, Thursday (October 9, 2025). He then signed it on the same day.

"Today, I am handing over the Minister of Law's decree concerning the articles of association, party emblem, and organizational structure to the PSI Secretary General. I had just received the letter yesterday, and it was handed over today," said Supratman.

Supratman said the Ministry's prompt service is part of the transformation to deliver legal certainty for all stakeholders, including political parties.

On this occasion, PSI Secretary General Raja Juli expressed his gratitude to the Minister of Law, noting that the service was exceptionally seamless. He added that the Ministry of Law could serve as an example for other ministries.

"We found the service to be truly seamless. If Mr. Prabowo often emphasizes the importance of public service, I think the Ministry of Law is one of the good examples in this country," he said.

Raja Juli admitted that PSI had just submitted its application for the party's management structure through the online system on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Then, on the same day, they were contacted to receive the decree (SK) today (Friday).

"We had just submitted the application yesterday through the OSS. Later that night, we received a call, and this morning we have already received the decree on the party's organizational structure and other related documents," he said.

The Ministry of Law's seamless service reflects its commitment to providing good legal services to the public. Since the beginning of 2025, the Ministry of Law has initiated a digital transformation of all public services. Through this transformation, all services have become seamless, more transparent, and accessible from anywhere.

Jakarta - The Ministry of Law (Kemenkum) is currently discussing the Bill (RUU) on the Procedure for the Implementation of the Death Penalty to replace Presidential Decree Number 2 of 1964 concerning the Procedure for the Implementation of the Death Penalty handed down by Courts within the General and Military Judicial. The revision is being done to ensure the protection of death row inmates in line with human rights principles.

"The Bill aims to ensure the protection of death row inmates in line with human rights principles rooted in Pancasila and the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia," said Vice Minister of Law Eddy Hiariej during his address at a public hearing of the Bill on the Procedure for the Implementation of the Death Penalty on Wednesday (October 8, 2025).

The Vice Minister of Law announced that the Bill on the Procedure for the Implementation of the Death Penalty will be a priority for 2025. This inclusion is based on DPR RI Decision Number 23/DPR RI/I/2025-2026 on the amendment to the 2025-2029 National Legislation Program (Prolegnas RUU) and the Second Amendment to the 2025 Priority Prolegnas.

"On September 23, 2025, the DPR RI approved the inclusion of the Bill on the Implementation of the Death Penalty as a 2025 priority. This means that once today's discussions are concluded and approvals from other ministries and agencies are secured, we will immediately submit the Bill to the President along with the Law on Criminal Adjustments," said the Vice Minister at the Soepomo Meeting Room of the Ministry's Secretariat General.

The Vice Minister of Law also outlined several differences between Presidential Decree No. 2 of 1964 and the new Bill on the Procedure for Implementing the Death Penalty. He noted that the proposed Bill includes new provisions regarding the rights, obligations, and requirements for death row inmates.

"As stipulated in Law No. 22 of 2022 on Corrections, death row inmates have several rights, including freedom from excessive use of restraints, access to proper housing facilities, the ability to communicate with family and/or relatives after the execution order is issued, and the right to request the place of execution as well as the location and methods of burial," explained the Vice Minister of Law.

The death penalty may be carried out if, during the probation period, the inmate shows no good behavior, lacks potential for rehabilitation, or has entered the waiting period.

"The death penalty may only be carried out once the inmate's clemency request has been rejected and their health has been confirmed to be in good condition," said the Vice Minister of Law.

The Vice Minister of Law also proposed alternative methods for implementing the death penalty, including lethal injection and the electric chair, apart from the current firing squad practice.

"Scientifically, we can assess which method causes the quickest death, the electric chair, the firing squad, or the injection. This remains open for discussion," said the Vice Minister of Law.