Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia regarding the Constitutional Court Ruling and the House of Representatives’ Decision on the Regional Election Bill, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta Special Capital Region, August 21, 2024

Journalists

Good afternoon, Mr. Jokowi. Sir, yesterday the Constitutional Court issued a ruling that changed the electoral threshold and nomination requirements for the upcoming regional head elections, but today the House of Representatives, to be specific, the House’s Legislation Body, held a meeting to discuss the Regional Election Bill. What is your response, Sir?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)

Well, we respect the authority, the ruling and the decision of the state high institutions. That is a constitutional process that normally takes place in our state institutions.

Journalists

Thank you, Sir.

(TM/MUR)