DPR Targets Copyright Law Revision Within Two Months, Pushes for Audit of Collective Management Organizations
DPR Targets Copyright Law Revision Within Two Months, Pushes for Audit of Collective Management Organizations
The revision of Indonesia’s Copyright Law is expected to be completed within the next two months, with the aim of simplifying the system of collective management organizations (LMK) that many consider overly fragmented and confusing.
This was conveyed by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad during a consultation meeting on music royalties at the Commission XIII meeting room, Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights Eddy Hiariej, representatives from the National Collective Management Institute (LMKN), DPR Deputy Speaker Adies Kadir, and Commission XIII Chairman Willy Aditya. Also present were the Director General of Intellectual Property, the Director of Copyright, LMKN commissioners representing creators and related rights holders, LMK representatives of performers and composers, as well as prominent figures from the music industry, including Ariel Noah, Sammy Simorangkir, and Vina Panduwinata.
“Right now, there are just too many organizations collecting royalties, and it’s become confusing,” Dasco remarked.
To resolve the issue, Dasco laid out two key conclusions. First, the DPR will focus on finalizing the Copyright Law revision within the next two months. Second, a formulation team (Timus) will be established, involving all relevant stakeholders who contributed input during the meeting.
“I ask everyone who gave their suggestions today to also join the formulation team, so that we can collectively shape this law,” the Gerindra Party politician stated.
Dasco further floated the idea of drastically reducing the number of collective management bodies under LMKN.
“I’ve been discussing with colleagues: what if creators and copyright holders only had one organization? Likewise, singers and band members could be grouped under one. That way, it would be clearer and more efficient,” he explained.
He expressed optimism that the target could be met, citing the government’s strong commitment and months of prior study into the issue. To ensure a comprehensive outcome, Dasco said the process would also involve experts and veteran musicians.
“I hope even those living far away, like Indra Lesmana in Bali, won’t mind being consulted so that we can make this law truly effective,” he added.
Dasco emphasized that the overarching goal is to produce a fair, transparent, and solution-oriented legal framework.
“Let’s work together over these two months to create a law that truly belongs to all of us,” he urged.
In addition, Dasco pushed for a comprehensive audit of collective management organizations, stressing the need for transparency in royalty collection and distribution.
“If necessary, audits must be conducted, so that going forward, transparency becomes the norm, and singers and songwriters can rightfully receive their dues. Do we all agree?” he asked.
“Agreed! Agreed!” the participants responded in unison.