Beware of Hoaxes and Provocations, the Public Must Understand Complete Information on the TNI Law
JAKARTA — Indonesian House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani appealed to the public to read the final document of the TNI Law in its entirety before conveying protests or rejections.
He emphasized that the document was available on the DPR website and could be accessed by the public.
“Please let’s all restrain ourselves. Please read it, it’s already on the DPR website, it can be read by the public,” said Puan.
He also emphasized that the document has been equipped with numbering and the public who have read it have the right to express their opinions.
“But if you haven’t read it, please read it first,” he added.
Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the DPR, Dave Laksono, assessed that various demonstrations rejecting the TNI Law emerged due to ignorance of the substance of the changes in the revision.
He highlighted the existence of personal interpretations that were not in accordance with the contents of the regulations.
“I see that there is a communication barrier, what is the content, the final draft has not been received,” said Dave.
He emphasized that the TNI Law does not expand the TNI’s authority in the civilian sphere, but instead limits the positions that can be filled by active personnel.
He also ensured that the draft of the TNI Law was available on the DPR website and the public could check it directly.
“If there is concern that the TNI will overstep the civil realm, the law enforcement realm, to the police, that is definitely not the case,” he stressed.
Member of Commission III of the DPR, Hinca Panjaitan, emphasized that understanding the substance of the articles in the TNI Law before rejecting it is a wise step.
He hopes that all parties who reject it can read the revised document in its entirety before expressing their opinions.
“I really hope that all activist friends, all friends who reject it, read the substance of the articles in their entirety, and then give your correct views so that it is fair,” he concluded.
The public is urged not to be easily provoked by unverified information regarding the TNI Law.
Understanding the contents of the document in its entirety before concluding a regulation is an important step in maintaining objectivity and order in conveying aspirations. (*)
