Perindo Party Raises Concerns Over Proposed 5% Threshold in Election Law Amendment
The Perindo Party in Indonesia has criticized the proposed amendment to raise the election threshold (PT) for parties to secure seats from 4% to 5%, deeming it a disregard for the Constitutional Court's (MK) ruling and electoral proportionality. This move could significantly impact the country's political landscape.
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