Jakarta, Dec. 12 -- Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas praised the establishment of 8,494 legal assistance posts in East Java.

"This places East Java among 29 provinces that have achieved 100 percent formation of legal assistance posts," Agtas said in the ministry's statement confirmed here on Friday.

He noted that the posts complement the work of 91 accredited Legal Aid Providers (PBH) in East Java and strengthen the role of village paralegals.

He added that the posts are also supported by village heads who have been trained as non-litigation peacemakers.

The minister revealed that 42 village heads in East Java passed as non-litigation peacemakers, with six earning the 2025 Peacemaker Justice Award.

They are therefore expected to ...