Indonesia, March 8 -- Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai on Saturday reaffirmed his support for the passage of the Indigenous Peoples Bill, which is considered crucial for the protection, preservation, and development of indigenous peoples' rights.

"The Ministry of Human Rights fully supports the efforts to push for the Indigenous Peoples Bill passage. We will also work with various parties to ensure that the rights of indigenous peoples are protected," he said in Sepang Village, Mempawah District, West Kalimantan.

He then outlined the three main features of the bill, namely, preserving the culture and rights of indigenous peoples, developing their potential, and protecting them from various threats.

"We want to ensure that the cu...