Jakarta – Support for the ratification of the Revised Indonesian National Army Law (UU TNI) came from various groups. One of them is the District Government and figures in the Inanwatan area, South Sorong Regency, Southwest Papua.
The support was conveyed in the form of a statement of position at Koramil 1807-02/ Inanwatan, during a social communication activity at Koramil 1807/Inanwatan.
Danramil 1807-02/ Inanwatan, Captain Inf. Nimbrod Duwith emphasized that the figures together with the Inanwatan District Government and 9 Village Heads, expressed their support for the revision of the TNI Law which was ratified on March 20, 2025.
“The social communication activity was centered at Koramil 1807-02/ Inanwatan which was attended by 9 Village Heads and figures. In this social communication activity, they also expressed their support for the revision of the TNI Law which has been ratified,” said Danramil Captain Nimbrod.
According to him, this support can occur because the TNI is always present in the community, and provides support in every government program and community program.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Student Association (HMI) of the Jakarta State University (UNJ) also supports the ratification of the revision of the TNI Law.
The General Chairperson of HMI UNJ, Muhammad Falah Musyafa, assessed the ratification of the revision of the TNI Law as a strategic step in strengthening the national defense system.
Falah hopes that the ratification of the revised law will not be used as a provocation tool that will actually hinder the development of the defense sector. According to him, this revision is needed so that Indonesia is able to face various global dynamics that continue to develop.
“In terms of strengthening itself, why? Because with this revision, it is a very good strategic step. With the complex global problems, there must also be progress from various sectors,” said Falah.
Similarly, a group of residents who are members of the Alliance of the Safe and Conducive People’s Movement (Gerrak) Kebumen, Central Java, also voiced support for the ratification of the revision of the TNI Law.
The Head of the Gerrak Kebumen Alliance, Fathul Amin Hasbullah, emphasized the importance of strengthening the role of the TNI as the last bastion of national defense. He also highlighted the urgency of revising the TNI Law as a strategic step in facing multidimensional threats.
“The TNI must not be belittled! We must fight efforts to weaken this institution. Revision of the TNI Law is an urgent need to ensure that national defense remains strong amidst the increasingly complex geopolitical situation,” Fathul said.
Furthermore, he highlighted the potential for propaganda that could reduce the strategic role of the TNI and reminded the public not to get caught up in narratives that weaken national sovereignty.
“History has proven that without a solid TNI, the Republic of Indonesia would not have survived until today. We must not lose our defense identity just because of pragmatic interests or foreign pressure,” he concluded.
