Adela Kanasya Adies has been officially sworn in as a member of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR). She enters the legislature by replacing her father, Adies Kadir, through the country’s inter-time replacement (PAW) mechanism.
Ceremony and Inauguration
The inauguration took place during a plenary session at the Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The oath-taking ceremony was led by DPR Speaker Puan Maharani.
During the proceedings, Adela stated: “I swear by God that I will fulfill my duties as a member of the House of Representatives to the best of my ability and with the utmost fairness, in accordance with the laws and regulations, guided by Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.”
The Legal Mechanism of Succession
Adela’s appointment was facilitated by the parliamentary inter-time replacement (PAW) system. This system regulates how lawmakers are replaced before their terms officially end.
The process is governed by Law No. 17/2014 on the MPR, DPR, DPD and DPRD, which is commonly known as the MD3 Law. Under this regulation, vacant seats are filled by candidates from the same political party and electoral district who earned the next highest number of votes.
Both Adela and her father ran as candidates for the Golkar Party in the East Java I electoral district, which encompasses Sidoarjo and Surabaya. Because she was the next-highest vote-getter from the party in that constituency, Adela became eligible for the seat after her father left the legislature to serve as a Constitutional Court judge.
From Medicine to Parliament
Before her political appointment, Adela worked as a medical practitioner specializing in aesthetic medicine. She is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at Airlangga University.
Her political trajectory began during the 2024 legislative election as a Golkar candidate. Although she did not initially secure a seat, her ranking in the vote tally eventually allowed her entry into the DPR via the PAW mechanism.
Implications and Future Outlook
The appointment has renewed public discussion concerning political dynasties in Indonesia. The direct succession from father to daughter may lead to increased debate over family-based politics in the legislative landscape.
Moving forward, the Golkar Party is likely to continue emphasizing that such replacements follow official vote rankings and existing electoral regulations. The public’s reaction to this specific succession could potentially influence how future PAW replacements are viewed by the electorate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Adela Kanasya Adies qualify for the DPR seat?
She qualified through the inter-time replacement (PAW) mechanism as the next-highest vote-getter from the Golkar Party in the East Java I electoral district during the 2024 election.
What law governs the replacement of parliamentary members in Indonesia?
The process is governed by Law No. 17/2014 on the MPR, DPR, DPD, and DPRD, also known as the MD3 Law.
What is Adela Kanasya Adies’ professional background?
She is a medical practitioner with a background in aesthetic medicine and a graduate of Airlangga University’s Faculty of Medicine.
Do you believe the current inter-time replacement mechanism ensures fair representation in parliament?
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