BULD DPD RI Pushes for Disaster Management Law Revision Through Local Regulation Evaluation

17 September 2026 oleh admin

Jakarta, dpd.go.id — The Regional Legislation Committee (BULD) of the DPD RI is pushing to strengthen disaster management regulations through the monitoring and evaluation of Draft Regional Regulations (Ranperda) and Regional Regulations (Perda) on Disaster Management. This topic was highlighted during a Public Hearing (RDPU) held by BULD DPD RI at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta, on Wednesday (September 16, 2026).

The meeting, led by the leadership of BULD DPD RI, addressed several key issues, including the harmonization of central and regional regulations, the integration of Disaster Risk Assessments (KRB) into spatial planning and licensing, the strengthening of regional disaster management agency (BPBD) institutional capacity, the effectiveness of early warning systems, and guaranteed regional budget allocations for disaster mitigation.

Vice Chairperson of BULD DPD RI H. Abdul Hakim stated that the high number of casualties and severe impacts from disasters point to the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of disaster management policies. He noted a clear gap between central government disaster handling reports and the actual conditions faced by local governments and communities on the ground.

"We can say that Indonesia is in a disaster emergency. Data from 2014 to 2023 shows that over 10,000 people have lost their lives to disasters. For instance, in West Sumatra during a recent disaster, official reports painted a picture of normal handling, yet local regents revealed that the reality on the ground was far different," Abdul Hakim stated on Wednesday (September 16, 2026).

According to Abdul Hakim, Law No. 24 of 2007 on Disaster Management—which has been in force for nearly two decades—needs to be updated to adapt to evolving conditions and increasingly complex disaster risks. The findings from this hearing will serve as input for BULD DPD RI in formulating recommendations, including identifying regions that urgently require stronger disaster management regulations.

Several BULD DPD RI members also brought up disaster-related challenges based on their respective regional characteristics. Member from Central Kalimantan, Hj. Erni Daryanti, highlighted recurring forest and land fires (karhutla) that happen every year, severely impacting public health—particularly vulnerable groups like the elderly and children.

"Karhutla is a recurring disaster. Its impact extends beyond the immediate area, severely affecting the health of vulnerable groups, the elderly, and children. In the context of karhutla, regional regulations must fairly distinguish between fires caused by local community activities and large-scale fires, ensuring that law enforcement does not disproportionately target small communities," Erni emphasized.

Erni expressed hope that regional regulations can guarantee fair law enforcement by recognizing the distinction between daily community practices and commercial, large-scale burning, including activities involving corporations.

As a follow-up, BULD DPD RI will inventory inputs from experts, local governments, and DPD RI members to craft strategic recommendations for monitoring and evaluating regional disaster management draft rules and regulations.

In line with the mandate of Article 249, Paragraph (1), Letter j of the MD3 Law, BULD DPD RI aims to reinforce regional disaster legislation so that enacted regional regulations are not merely administrative paperwork, but operational, risk-based frameworks that actively safeguard and protect the public.