The significance of MPR decrees as the legal basis for national development in the context of Industry 5.0 and Golden Indonesia 2045

The shift to Industry 5.0 and the aspiration for a Golden Indonesia by 2045 necessitate strong legal foundations to bolster national development planning and execution. However, the current legislative structures, primarily based on the National Long-Term Development Plan (Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Panjang Nasional, RPJPN), appear insufficient to address the complexities of Industry 5.0 and achieve the goals of Golden Indonesia 2045 (Pribadi & Chan, 2022). This study explores the potential significance of the People’s Consultative Assembly (Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat, MPR) Decrees as a more robust and enduring legal foundation. This normative legal study employs a qualitative approach. The findings suggest that MPR Decrees, embodying a long-term vision through a potential reintroduction of the Staple of State Policy (Pokok-Pokok Haluan Negara, PPHN) akin to the General Outlines of State Policy (Garis-Garis Besar Haluan Negara, GBHN), could provide a more stable and comprehensive legal basis for national development, transcending the limitations of the current five-year RPJMN cycles, and better reflecting the sovereignty of the people. Thus, establishing the Staple of State Policy (PPHN) through MPR Decrees is crucial for providing a strong and enduring legal foundation for sustainable national development, ensuring continuous progress towards Indonesia’s objectives in the era of Industry 5.0 and the realization of Golden Indonesia 2045. Ultimately, this paper proposes a legal alternative for Indonesia’s development planning, which is crucial for policymakers and stakeholders navigating a rapidly changing global landscape.