Deputy Chairman of DPR RI Commission III Ahmad Sahroni has affirmed the NasDem Party's commitment to passing the Domestic Workers Protection Bill (RUU PPRT) this year. The bill, advocated for around 22 years, has regained attention following calls from Komnas Perempuan. Sahroni highlighted the need for legal protection for domestic workers, mostly women, against violence and exploitation.
The discussion on the Domestic Workers Protection Bill (RUU PPRT) has once again drawn attention in Indonesia's legislature. This bill, advocated for around 22 years since entering parliament in 2014, has yet to be enacted into law. During a Public Hearing (RDPU) with the DPR's Legislation Body (Baleg) on Thursday, March 5, 2026, Komnas Perempuan Chair Maria Ulfah urged its passage within one session period. Meanwhile, Baleg DPR Chairman Bob Hasan targeted its completion this year.
In response, Deputy Chairman of DPR RI Commission III Ahmad Sahroni stated that the NasDem Faction has fully supported the bill's passage from the start. "The NasDem Faction fully supports the passage of this bill since it entered parliament in 2014. As the leader of Commission III, I see that there are not a few cases of violence against domestic workers. Therefore, the PPRT Bill must absolutely be passed. This concerns many aspects, especially the potential criminal threats to these workers. Bismillah, let's pass it this year," Sahroni said on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Sahroni emphasized that domestic workers, mostly women, are vulnerable to violence, exploitation, and labor rights violations in hard-to-monitor domestic spaces. A specific legal framework is needed to recognize their rights, respect their profession, and provide a strong basis for law enforcement in handling violations. "Moreover, the majority of domestic workers are women who tend to be more vulnerable to violence or exploitation without clear legal protection. Thus, with the passage of this bill, the state can ensure their rights are recognized, their profession respected, and if violations occur, law enforcers have a solid basis to protect them. So bismillah, let's pass it this year," Sahroni added.
This discussion reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen legal protections for vulnerable groups in Indonesia, though the legislative process still requires coordination among stakeholders.
