Indonesian Parliament Postpones Election Rule Changes

The Indonesian parliament will not ratify changes to election rules during the current government's term, according to Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad. Deliberations will continue in the next sitting period, meaning the changes will not apply to this year's elections. Indonesia's new president will assume office in October.

Indonesia's parliament will not ratify changes to election rules within the current government's term, according to Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad. There is insufficient time for deliberation on the changes.

Dasco Ahmad stated that the deliberations will continue in the next parliamentary session. This means the changes will not affect this year's elections.

Indonesia's new president is set to take office in October, and any election rule amendments will henceforth be considered post this period.

(With inputs from agencies.)