Prabowo Urges TNI-Police Professionalism, Cautions Against 'Narrow Corps Loyalty'

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has strongly urged the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) to perform their duties professionally. The minister emphasized the importance of serving the entire nation without being confined by narrow organizational loyalty or factionalism. This statement is seen as a significant step towards strengthening cooperation between the TNI and Polri in Indonesia and ensuring that both institutions continue to earn public trust. Minister Prabowo highlighted the importance of both organizations, while leveraging their respective expertise, working cohesively towards the common goals of national security and public welfare. In Indonesia, the TNI and Polri play central roles in maintaining national stability and security. Cooperation between these two institutions is essential across various fields, including counter-terrorism, disaster relief operations, and the protection of democratic processes. However, in the past, insufficient inter-agency coordination and occasional tensions have been identified as challenges. Minister Prabowo's directive this time can be interpreted as an intention to overcome these challenges and build a more effective and public-oriented security and defense system. Cooperation that transcends organizational barriers is expected under the noble cause of protecting the safety and rights of every citizen.