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The Inauguration Ceremony For Newly Appointed DPD Members For The 2024 – 2029 Term
Thursday, 31 Oct 2024
The official inauguration of the members of the House of Representatives (DPR), the Regional Representative Council (DPD), and the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 term took place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the DPR/MPR building in Senayan, Jakarta. During this ceremony, 152 representatives from 38 provinces throughout Indonesia were formally sworn in as members of the DPD for this term.
The DPD plays a vital role as a state institution in Indonesia, advocating for regional interests at the national level. Its responsibilities include submitting proposals, considerations, and opinions on legislative drafts (RUU) presented by the House of Representatives (DPR). Furthermore, the DPD is empowered to provide feedback or recommend amendments to legislative proposals that significantly affect the regions.
The swearing-in ceremony for the DPD members for the 2024-2029 term was conducted by the interim Speaker of the Council, who was chosen from a group of six representatives, comprising both the youngest and oldest members.
On this occasion, the Regional Representative Council has also formed its leadership team, which comprises:
Council Speaker: Sultan Najamudin (Representative from Bengkulu)
Deputy Speakers:
- Gusti Kanjeng Ratu (GKR) Hemas (from Yogyakarta)
- Yorrys Raweyai (from Central Papua)
- Tamsil Linrung (from South Sulawesi)
