PSI Not Concerned About 5 Percent Parliamentary Threshold Increase, Grace Natalie: We Are Ready for Anything

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) has stated that it has no objections if the parliamentary threshold is raised to 5 percent in the upcoming 2029 Legislative Elections.

PSI's Board of Trustees Secretary Grace Natalie expressed that her party is ready to face any parliamentary threshold set.

"Whatever it is, bring it on, we will follow and we are ready; we will fight together," Grace said after watching the film "Istimewa" with PSI Chairman Kaesang Pangarap and members in Central Jakarta on Sunday (27/9/2026).

Grace pointed out that this readiness was also previously shared by the 7th President Joko Widodo, who joined PSI a year ago.

She disagreed with categorizing the threshold increase as a barrier to entry.

"I think the parliamentary threshold isn't about blocking, but if our threshold is higher, the reality is that the barrier to entry becomes larger," she said.

However, she noted that she prefers the concept of a faction threshold over a parliamentary one.

Nevertheless, since her party is not part of the parliamentary parties, they will abide by the decisions made by lawmakers.

"In the past, we actually preferred the faction threshold concept to prevent wasted votes. But since the rule-makers are from within, we, as non-rule makers, can only follow it," Grace explained.

As previously reported, Jokowi advised PSI members not to view the parliamentary threshold as a burden.

According to him, PSI's goal is not merely to enter the House of Representatives.

"Our goal is not just to get into the House," Jokowi emphasized.

He mentioned that the parliamentary threshold may range between 5 to 8 percent.

However, Jokowi believes that this should not deter members from working hard.

"As long as you work diligently for the party, keep the structure active, and stay engaged, that's the key," he explained.