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.
