TNI Law Revision Incites Fear Against Erosion of Civil Supremacy in Indonesia

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform criticized the amendment of military law (TNI Law), which is set for ratification tomorrow in a parliament session. Civil society coalition member Ardi Manto Adiputra said the results show that the House of Representatives (DPR) and the government heavily favor the military. “This is a … Read more

Luxury Hotel Venue Adds Controversy to Military Law Discussions

Jakarta. The decision to hold closed-door discussions on amendments to the military law at a luxury hotel in Jakarta has further fueled controversy amid public concerns about expanding military influence over civilian positions. President Prabowo Subianto’s administration has proposed revisions to the existing military law, aiming to increase the number of civilian roles accessible to … Read more

Two Members of Prabowo’s Cabinet to Resign from Military Amid Public Debate

Jakarta. Two high-ranking army officers serving in President Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet have decided to resign from the military while retaining their civilian roles, Armed Forces Commander General Agus Subiyanto confirmed on Thursday. The announcement comes amid growing public debate over the president’s plan to amend the military law, which could allow active-duty officers to hold … Read more