# Indonesia Regional Archipelagic Bill development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-regional-archipelagic-bill-development > Updated: 2026-09-24T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Indonesian Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) is advancing the Regional Archipelagic Bill (RUU Daerah Kepulauan) to address systemic inequalities and geographical isolation affecting island communities. During discussions with human rights and child protection commissions, lawmakers identified critical needs for improved access to healthcare, education, legal protection, and basic services. Concerns were also raised regarding the protection of coastal living spaces from privatization and environmental threats like abrasion. Local entities, such as the Bawean Tourism Development Agency, have expressed support for the legislation. Proponents argue the bill is necessary to secure dedicated budgets for island regions, which face unique challenges including high construction costs, transportation difficulties, and fiscal limitations. Data from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries indicates a significant developmental gap, noting that the vast majority of Indonesia’s 1,204 inhabited small islands are classified as lagging or underdeveloped. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Bawean Tourism Agency supports Archipelagic Region Bill The Bawean Tourism Development Agency supports the Archipelagic Region Bill to secure dedicated funding and address unique developmental challenges faced by Indonesia's small islands. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bawean-tourism-agency-supports-archipelagic-region-bill ### 2026-09-18: Indonesia advances Regional Archipelagic Bill to protect island communities Indonesian lawmakers are advancing the Regional Archipelagic Bill to address inequality, legal identity issues, and the protection of coastal communities from privatization and environmental abrasion. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-advances-regional-archipelagic-bill-to-protect-island-communities --- Cite as: Indonesia Regional Archipelagic Bill development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-regional-archipelagic-bill-development