Indonesia is now entering political years both Regional Head Election -Pilkada in 2018 and Presidential Election -Pilpres in 2019. Any possible problems in political years must be anticipated accurately by carrying out synergy between related institutions such as the Indonesian Military –TNI and Indonesian National Police –Polri. This was affirmed by Minister of Defense, Ryamizard Ryacudu to media after giving briefing to personnel of battalion 467 Air Force Special Corps in Jakarta on Friday (04/05).
“I will hold a meeting with the Chiefs of Indonesian Military and Indonesian National Police to set up how to handle possible problems of political years. The important thing is that we are ready. We must be ready for any situation. This situation must be overcome with this situation and that situation must be overcome by that situation. I hope in any kinds of situation, it must be overcome well,” Ryamizard Ryacudu said.
Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu further explained that the personnel of the Indonesian Military must be professional ones by focusing on their duties. He asked the TNI personnel to be loyal at the existing law and regulation as the highest commander that must be respected. (VOI/AF/RHM)