Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, recently distributed the draft of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Bill to journalists. This action was taken to address concerns circulating on social media, which claimed that the bill deviated from the actual discussions within the DPR. Dasco explained that the drafts circulating online differ from the one being discussed in Commission I of the DPR RI. He emphasized that the bill revisions are focused on strengthening legal frameworks to prevent future violations, particularly in three specific articles.
The three articles being reviewed include Article 3, Paragraph (2) regarding defense policy and strategy coordination, Article 53 related to the retirement age of TNI personnel, and Article 47 allowing active-duty TNI personnel to hold positions in certain ministries or government institutions. Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin had previously submitted the list of problem inventories (DIM) for the TNI Bill to the DPR, containing proposed amendments to the existing TNI Law. Sjafrie reassured that the revisions only target the three aforementioned articles, ensuring civilian supremacy in the TNI’s role and operations.
The distribution of the draft to journalists aimed to clarify misconceptions and criticisms surrounding the TNI Bill. Dasco encouraged journalists to review the draft themselves to understand the revisions and dispel any concerns raised on social media. The focus remains on upholding civilian supremacy within the TNI, with the DPR committed to transparent discussions and legal improvements in defense-related policies.
DPR Distribusi Rancangan UU TNI Tanpa Kontroversi
