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Dani Muhtada
Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Institutional engineering and political fragmentation: a critical evaluation of the parliamentary threshold policy in Indonesia Muhammad Asmawi; Dani Muhtada; Martitah Martitah
Otoritas : Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Department of Government Studies, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/ojip.v16i1.19920

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This article examines the democratic consequences of Indonesia’s parliamentary threshold as an instrument of electoral institutional engineering. Its urgency lies in the growing tension between efforts to simplify parliamentary fragmentation and the constitutional imperative to protect meaningful political representation in a plural society. Using a descriptive qualitative design and a structured literature review informed by PRISMA reporting principles, the study analyzes regulatory developments, official election results, academic literature, and comparative experiences from Germany, Turkey, and Thailand. The article’s novelty lies in evaluating the parliamentary threshold not only as a mechanism for party-system simplification, but also as a democratic filter that affects proportionality, inclusion, and legitimacy. The findings show that the threshold has reduced the number of parties entering the Indonesian House of Representatives, yet has not resolved weak party institutionalization, coalition fluidity, or elite-centered politics. The 2024 election illustrates this dilemma, as 17,304,303 votes, or approximately 11.40 percent of valid national legislative votes, were not converted into seats. Drawing on Dahl, Lijphart, Duverger, Pitkin, and Mainwaring and Scully, this article contributes a normative-institutional framework for reassessing Indonesia’s threshold policy and recommends evidence-based recalibration following the Constitutional Court’s conditional ruling.
Optimizing Digital Technology and Institutional Reform to Elevate the International Reputation of Universities in Indonesia and Malaysia Irawaty Irawaty; Dani Muhtada; Dina Silvia Puteri; Roziya Abu; Ayup Suran Ningsih
Journal of Law and Legal Reform Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): April, 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jllr.v6i2.21074

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Indonesian universities are increasingly expected to enhance their international reputation, particularly in comparison to Malaysian institutions, which have achieved higher global rankings. Key indicators of international recognition include publications, citations, and research. This study aims to compare the use of digital media by universities in Indonesia and Malaysia in supporting these indicators. The research will address three main questions: the role of government regulations and facilities in both countries in shaping university reputation, how universities utilize their official websites or portals, and the similarities and differences in digital strategies. A qualitative comparative approach will be applied, using primary data from regulations and university portals, along with secondary sources such as interviews, literature, and media. Relevant regulations include Indonesia’s Higher Education Law and Malaysia’s Education Act 1996. This study focuses on the digital presence of Universitas Negeri Semarang (Indonesia) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Malaysia. While both institutions utilize digital platforms, UiTM has shown more advancements in e-learning and digitizing administrative processes. In contrast, Universitas Negeri Semarang continues to improve its digital content to enhance accessibility and interactivity. By analyzing these approaches, this study seeks to highlight best practices and areas for improvement, ultimately contributing to the broader effort of strengthening Indonesian universities’ global standing.
Co-Authors Ayup Suran Ningsih Dina Silvia Puteri Irawaty Irawaty Martitah Martitah Muhammad Asmawi Roziya Abu