Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, recently shared the draft of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Bill with journalists. This action was done to address concerns that were circulating on social media, claiming that the bill was different from the actual discussions within the DPR. Dasco clarified that the drafts circulating online were not the same as the one being discussed in Commission I of the DPR RI. He highlighted that the revisions to the bill were aimed at enhancing legal frameworks to prevent future violations, particularly focusing on three specific articles.
The three articles under review include Article 3, Paragraph (2) regarding defense policy and strategy coordination, Article 53 concerning the retirement age of TNI personnel, and Article 47 which allows 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 assured that the revisions only target the three mentioned articles, ensuring civilian supremacy in the role and operations of the TNI.
The distribution of the draft to journalists was intended to clarify any misconceptions and criticisms surrounding the TNI Bill. Dasco urged journalists to review the draft themselves to fully understand the revisions and address any concerns raised on social media. The focus remains on upholding civilian supremacy within the TNI, with the DPR dedicated to transparent discussions and legal enhancements in defense-related policies.
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