POLITICS, LAW AND SECURITY
A. Domestic Politics and Control
The democracy state of Indonesia can be measured from the implementation and state of some democracy aspects, such as Civil Freedom, Political Rights, and Democratic Institutions. The democracy state of Riau Province according to IDI (Indonesian Democracy Index) in last 3 years has been in “medium” category.
IDI of Riau Province in Year 2012-2014
No | Year | IDI |
1 | 2012 | 67,00 |
2 | 2013 | 68,37 |
3 | 2014 | 68,40 |
Source: Central Bureau of Statistics of Riau Province, 2014
The Indonesian Democracy Index of year 2014 increased from the previous year, and was similarly in “medium” category. The increase of the IDI in year 2014 was influenced by the change of democracy aspect, that was political rights by 7,55 points (from 52,19 to 59,74). Yet, the aspects of civil freedom decreased to 3,36 points (from 77,71 to 74,35) and democratic institution decreased to 7,63 points (from 82,32 to74,69).
After the general election of 2014, there were 10 serving as legislators in Regional Parliament of Riau Province. Furthermore, the enhancement of presidential candidates’ electability increased the number of electors in Riau Province. Data of 2014 shows that the number of electors in 2014 is 4.208.306 people including 2.165.406 males and 2.042.900 females. This number is higher than the number in 2013 where the total number of elector is 4.000.459 people. In addition, only 2.969.974 votes of all votes are valid.
The Data of Electors in Regional Election and General Election in year 2012 to 2014
Number of Electors | Year | Unit | ||
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | ||
Male | 2.051.643 | 2.051.643 | 2.165.406 | Person |
Female | 1.948.816 | 1.948.816 | 2.042.900 | Person |
Total | 4.000.459 | 4.000.459 | 4.208.306 | Person |
Number of Electors/Valid Votes | - | 2.376.839 | 2.969.974 | Vote |
Source: National Unity and Politics Board of Riau Province, 2014
In addition, for period 2014 to 2019, the number of Regional Parliament members of Riau Province is 65 from 55 members in period 2009-2014. This number was decided from eight electoral regions, those are Pekanbaru City (9 positions), Kampar Regency (8 positions), Rokan Hulu Regency (6 positions), Rokan Hilir Regency (7 positions), Bengkalis Regency, Dumai City, and Meranti Island Regency (11 positions), Pelalawan and Siak Regencies (8 positions), Indragiri Hilir Regency (8 positions), Indragiri Hulu and Kuantan Singingi Regencies (8 positions) (source: halloriau.com).
The Number of Parliament Members of Riau Province according to the Parties in Year 2012 to 2014
No | Political Parties | Year | ||
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | ||
1 | Persatuan Pembangunan Party | 6 | 6 | 5 |
2 | Demokrat Party | 8 | 8 | 9 |
3 | Amanat Nasional Party | 6 | 6 | 7 |
4 | Kebangkitan Bangsa Party | 3 | 3 | 6 |
5 | Keadilan Sejahtera Party | 5 | 5 | 3 |
6 | Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan Party | 7 | 7 | 9 |
7 | Golongan Karya Party | 15 | 15 | 14 |
8 | Gerindra Party | 1 | 1 | 7 |
9 | Nasional Demokrat Party | - | - | 3 |
10 | Hati Nurani Rakyat Party | - | - | 2 |
11 | Bulan Bintang Party | 1 | 1 | - |
12 | Bintang Reformasi Party | 2 | 2 | - |
13 | Peduli Rakyat Nasional (PPRN) Party | 1 | 1 | - |
Total | 55 | 55 | 65 |
Source: Parliament Secretariat of Riau Province, 2014
B. Law
The crime rate of year 2014 in Riau Province was high although it tended to lower. Generally, the number of criminal cases in 2014 was 10.846 cases. In addition, motor vehicle theft cases was even highest in last three years, those are 1.372 cases. Also, drug, murder, persecution, fuel hoarding, gambling, and counterfeit cases got lower. However, the rape case rose drastically to 294 cases from 155 cases in 2013. Hopefully, the governmental institution can take more roles in keeping the security and order of the nation in order the number of those cases lowering in following years.
The Number of Criminality in Riau Province in 2012 to 2014 (Cases)
Types of Cases | Year | ||
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
Criminality | 9.745 | 10.863 | 10.846 |
Drug | 718 | 1.040 | 955 |
Murder | 40 | 38 | 28 |
Severe Persecution | 412 | 371 | 355 |
Governmental Office Destruction | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Worship Place Destruction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fuel Hoarding | 32 | 47 | 26 |
Pillage | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gambling | 302 | 432 | 373 |
Rape | 121 | 155 | 294 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.009 | 1.006 | 1.372 |
Counterfeit | 13 | 11 | 7 |
Demonstration | |||
Politic | 25 | 80 | |
Economy | 126 | 115 |
Source: Riau Regional Police, 201