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 move was made in response to concerns circulating on social media, alleging discrepancies between the circulated drafts and the actual discussions within the DPR. Dasco clarified that the version being discussed in Commission I of the DPR RI differs from the drafts online. The focus of the bill revisions is on enhancing legal frameworks to prevent future violations, particularly in three key articles.
The three articles under review include Article 3, Paragraph (2) on defense policy and strategy coordination, Article 53 concerning the retirement age of TNI personnel, and Article 47 allowing active-duty TNI personnel to hold positions in specific ministries or government institutions. Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin had previously submitted a list of problem inventories (DIM) for the TNI Bill to the DPR, proposing amendments to the existing TNI Law. Sjafrie reassured that the revisions target only the three specified articles, ensuring civilian supremacy in the TNI’s role and operations.
The distribution of the draft to journalists was intended to address misconceptions and criticisms surrounding the TNI Bill. Dasco urged journalists to review the draft themselves to understand the revisions and debunk any concerns raised on social media. The primary goal remains to uphold civilian supremacy within the TNI, with the DPR committed to transparent discussions and legal enhancements in defense-related policies.
DPR Mendistribusikan Rancangan UU TNI Tanpa Kontroversi
