Legislative Performance Deemed Poor

KOMPAS/WAWAN H PRABOWO

Rows of seats stand empty on Tuesday (17/9/2019) during the House of Representatives plenary meeting at the Senayan legislative complex, Jakarta. The legislature approved the revisions to Law No. 30/2002 on the Corruption Eradication Commission at the meeting.

Nearing the end of its term, the House of Representatives (DPR) has been highly criticized for its poor legislative performance, with the quantity and quality being deemed unsatisfactory.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The performance of the DPR during the 2014-2019 period is being viewed negatively by the public. The DPR, which has the mandate of the people, is considered to have not represented public interest. Its legislative performance has received the most criticism.