Prabowo Notes Proximity of Top Law Enforcement Officials

President Prabowo Subianto's attendance at a mass housing loan contract event in Batang, Central Java, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, drew particular attention not for the scale of 62,000 housing units or the Rp880 billion in housing KUR, but for a lighthearted remark he made regarding the Attorney General and the National Police Chief. During his opening speech at the Mass Akad 62,000 Units of Subsidized House KPR and Rp880 billion Housing KUR event in Batang Regency, Central Java, Prabowo greeted the officials present. After listing several dignitaries, including the Chairman of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia, coordinating ministers, and ministers, he paused and reiterated his greeting to the Attorney General and the National Police Chief, smiling as he commented, "Always close. Just the TNI Commander." This seemingly casual remark resonated with the public, especially given the recent scrutiny of relationships within law enforcement following a case involving former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus) Febrie Adriansyah. The public spotlight on law enforcement agencies made Prabowo's observation particularly noteworthy. Prior to Prabowo's speech, Minister of Housing and Spatial Planning Maruarar Sirait, also known as Ara, had also playfully alluded to the seating arrangement of the two top law enforcement officials. While greeting guests, Ara paid tribute to the Attorney General, the TNI Commander, and the National Police Chief. He then commented on the close proximity of the Attorney General and the National Police Chief, stating, "It's good, Mr. Attorney General and the National Police Chief, the seat is close to you. As directed by Mr. Patent." Ara's jovial style added levity to the event. He further engaged the audience by asking developers to clap louder when mentioning the Attorney General, humorously adding, "If the Attorney General is the same, the applause is loud." He concluded with a playful remark, "Good yes. You guys don't understand what I mean." The jokes unfolded amidst the significant housing sector event, where the government facilitated the mass deed of 62,000 subsidized housing mortgage units and housing KUR worth Rp880 billion. The event aimed to address housing affordability and access to finance for citizens. Source: VOI English