Under the visionary leadership of Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora RI), Erick Thohir, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenpora) has successfully achieved a monumental stride in bureaucratic reform. This significant accomplishment involved the completion of the Permenpora Deregulation process, implemented through the strategic application of the Omnibus Law method.
Minister Thohir, alongside Indonesian Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas, announced this groundbreaking achievement after signing the promulgation of four new Ministerial Regulations on Youth and Sports (Permenpora). These regulations were immediately enacted on the same day, following the comprehensive Deregulation of 191 Permenpora event. The signing ceremony took place at the Soepomo Meeting Room, 7th Floor of the Secretary-General Building, Ministry of Law, Kuningan, Jakarta, on Friday, April 17.
Elaborating on the initiative, Minister Erick Thohir stated, “The Kemenpora deregulation we championed is a direct outcome of my discussions with the Minister of Law. It aligns perfectly with President’s directives to optimize public services efficiently and establish clear benchmarks for the programs we are set to implement.” This statement underscores the collaborative spirit and strategic intent behind the reform.
This sweeping deregulation initiative, which streamlines 191 existing regulations into a concise set of four, perfectly embodies Minister Erick Thohir’s steadfast commitment to transforming and elevating Kemenpora’s performance. The objective is to foster a ministry that is more efficient, responsive, and results-oriented, ultimately driving the progress of youth development and sports advancement across the nation.
The simplification of these regulations is poised to yield a regulatory framework that is not only more efficient and concise but also significantly easier for youth and sports stakeholders to implement. Furthermore, it will expedite policy-making processes, thereby enhancing the quality of services provided to young people and the sports community throughout Indonesia.
Crucially, these deregulated rules are designed to be more amenable to the sports industry and its development ecosystem. They are set to significantly cut down bureaucratic hurdles, thereby accelerating public services and fostering a more dynamic environment for all involved.
Minister Erick Thohir further emphasized the profound significance of this overhaul: “The streamlining from 191 to 4 Permenpora is far more than just a reduction in the number of regulations; it represents a fundamental transformation towards a more adaptive, transparent, and tangibly impactful system. This is an integral part of our unwavering commitment to ensuring that the policies we produce are truly relevant, capable of addressing contemporary needs, and ultimately propelling our athletic achievements, fostering the growth of the sports industry, and empowering our younger generation.”
With the successful conclusion of the deregulation of 191 Permenpora, Minister Erick extended his heartfelt gratitude to all teams involved, both from the Ministry of Law and internal Kemenpora staff, acknowledging their dedication and hard work.
“My sincere thanks go to the Vice Minister of Youth and Sports, the Secretary-General of Kemenpora, and all special staff. After consulting with the Minister of Law, I immediately convened meetings and set a clear deadline for completion. Alhamdulillah, it was completed right on schedule. We are deeply grateful for the guidance and support from the Ministry of Law team,” Minister Thohir added, highlighting the collaborative effort.
Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas also commended Kemenpora’s bureaucratic reform, expressing his high hopes. He articulated that this regulatory streamlining would lead to enhanced athletic performance and training within the country, fostering more brilliant achievements for Indonesian youth and sports on both national and global stages.
“Congratulations to Minister Thohir and Vice Minister Taufik on this extraordinary breakthrough,” Minister Agtas stated. “Beyond our optimal work here at the Ministry of Law, we also pray that this reform will ensure better athlete development and secure provisions for their well-being in their later years.”
He continued, “This is an excellent momentum. Thank you, Minister Thohir. I propose that we may still find other regulations—whether in the form of laws, government regulations (PP), or other ministerial decrees—that could be reviewed and unified. We have a strong momentum because the President has, from the outset, advocated for regulatory improvements to eliminate overlapping authorities between ministries, particularly concerning youth and sports activities.” This highlights a broader vision for ongoing regulatory reform.
Among the distinguished attendees at this pivotal event were Vice Minister of Youth and Sports Taufik Hidayat, Secretary-General of Kemenpora Gunawan Suswantoro, various Deputies, Expert Staff, Special Staff, Head of Legal and Cooperation Bureau Andri M. Ginting, Head of Public Relations and Protocol Bureau Yulia Mahmudin, the Minister’s Expert Staff for Media and Communication, the Minister’s Expert Staff for Deregulation and Institutional Affairs, and the dedicated Permenpora Deregulation Team.
The four new Ministerial Regulations on Youth and Sports (Permenpora) resulting from the deregulation of 191 previous Permenpora are as follows, set to become effective in 2026:
- Minister of Youth and Sports Regulation Number 6 of 2026 concerning Youth Services,
- Minister of Youth and Sports Regulation Number 7 of 2026 concerning Sports Culture Development,
- Minister of Youth and Sports Regulation Number 8 of 2026 concerning the Development and Improvement of Achievement Sports,
- Minister of Youth and Sports Regulation Number 9 of 2026 concerning the Sports Industry.