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Protest Disrupts TNI Law Revision Meeting in Jakarta
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Jakarta – A meeting of the Working Committee (panja) of Commission I DPR RI with the government, convened to discuss revisions to the TNI Law, was disrupted by protestors at the Hotel Fairmont in central Jakarta. The incident, which took place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, prompted a formal complaint to Polda metro Jaya by a hotel security officer identified as RYR.
Police Investigation Underway
Kombes Ade ary Syam Indradi, Head of Public Relations for Polda Metro Jaya, confirmed that the police received the report on Saturday. The report is registered under number LP/B/1876/III/2025/SPKT/POLDA METRO JAYA.
According to Ade Ary, “Polda Metro Jaya menerima laporan dugaan tindak pidana mengganggu ketertiban umum dan atau perbuatan memaksa disertai ancaman kekerasan dan atau penghinaan terhadap penguasa atau badan hukum di Indonesia, yang dilaporkan oleh RYR,” which translates to: “Polda Metro Jaya received a report of alleged criminal acts of disturbing public order and/or coercion with threats of violence and/or insults against the authorities or legal entities in Indonesia, reported by RYR.”
the investigation into the disruption of the TNI Law revision meeting is ongoing.
Details of the Complaint
Ade Ary stated that the alleged perpetrators are currently under investigation. The reported violations include Article 172 and/or Article 212 and/or Article 217 and/or Article 335 and/or Article 503 and/or Article 207 of Law Number 1 of 1946 concerning the Criminal Code.
He further clarified, “Pelapor RYR, korban anggota rapat pembahasan revisi UU TNI, terlapor dalam lidik,” meaning “The reporter RYR, the victims are members of the TNI law revision meeting, the reported perpetrators are under investigation.”
Sequence of Events at Hotel Fairmont
The incident unfolded as a group began shouting outside the meeting room, protesting the closed-door nature of the discussions regarding the revision of the TNI Law.
Ade ary recounted,”Pelapor selaku sekuriti Hotel Fairmont,Jakarta,menerangkan bahwa sekira pukul 18.00 WIB ada sekitar 3 orang yang mengaku dari Koalisi Masyarakat Sipil masuk ke hotel Fairmont,” explaining that “The reporter,as a security guard at the Fairmont Hotel,Jakarta,explained that at around 6:00 PM,about 3 people claiming to be from the Civil Society Coalition entered the Fairmont Hotel.”
He added, “Kemudian kelompok tersebut melakukan teriakan di depan pintu ruang rapat pembahasan revisi UU TNI agar rapat tersebut dihentikan karena dilakukan secara diam-diam dan tertutup. Atas kejadian tersebut,korban telah dirugikan,” which translates to: “Then the group shouted in front of the door of the meeting room discussing the revision of the TNI Law so that the meeting would be stopped because it was being conducted secretly and behind closed doors. As an inevitable result, the victims were harmed.”
Protestors demand Open Discussions
Prior to the disruption, the Panja Commission I DPR RI was engaged in discussions with the government concerning the revision of the TNI Law. The protestors voiced their opposition to the closed nature of the meeting.
The group of three individuals, identifying themselves as members of the Security Sector Reform Coalition, demanded the cessation of the Panja RUU TNI meeting, objecting to its private setting.
One of the protestors,Andrie,stated,”Kami dari Koalisi Reformasi Sektor Keamanan pemerhati di bidang pertahanan,hentikan,karena tidak sesuai ini diadakan tertutup,” meaning: “We are from the Security Sector Reform coalition,observers in the field of defense,stop it,because it is not appropriate for this to be held behind closed doors,” at the Hotel Fairmont,Senayan,Central Jakarta,Saturday (15/3).
The protestors argued that the discussions lacked transparency. They voiced their rejection, suggesting that the TNI Law revision could perhaps reinstate the dual function of ABRI (Armed Forces of the republic of Indonesia).
Another protestor exclaimed, “Bapak-Ibu yang terhormat, yang katanya ingin dihormati, kami menolak adanya pembahasan di dalam, kami menolak adanya dwifungsi ABRI, hentikan proses pembahasan RUU TNI,” which translates to: “ladies and gentlemen, who claim to want to be respected, we reject the discussions inside, we reject the dual function of ABRI, stop the process of discussing the TNI Law.”
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The TNI Law Revision Meeting Disruption: Q&A
What happened at the TNI Law revision meeting in Jakarta on March 15, 2025?
A meeting of the Working Committee (Panja) of Commission I DPR RI (House of Representatives) with the government, to discuss revisions to the TNI (Indonesian National Military) Law, was disrupted by protestors at the Hotel Fairmont in Central Jakarta. A formal complaint was filed with Polda metro Jaya (Jakarta Metropolitan Police) by a hotel security officer.
Why did the protestors disrupt the TNI Law revision meeting?
The protestors, who identified themselves as members of the Civil Society Coalition and the Security Sector Reform Coalition, disrupted the meeting because it was being held behind closed doors. They demanded open discussions and clarity in the revision process. They feared the revisions could lead to the reinstatement of the “dual function” (dwifungsi) of the military, a controversial concept from Indonesia’s New Order era.
What is the “dual function” (dwifungsi) of the military, and why is it controversial?
Dwifungsi is the Indonesian term for the dual function of the military, referring to its involvement in both defense/security and socio-political affairs. During the New Order regime under President Suharto, the military played a notable role in politics and the economy. This era was marked by authoritarianism and human rights abuses.
Source: Scholars at institutions specializing in Indonesian politics, such as the Australian National University (ANU) and Cornell University, have extensively researched and writen about dwifungsi.
The re-emergence of any aspect of dwifungsi is controversial because it raises concerns about a return to a more authoritarian style of governance and the potential for the military to overstep its role in a democratic society.
What articles of the Criminal code are the alleged perpetrators being investigated under?
The alleged perpetrators are being investigated under Article 172, Article 212, article 217, Article 335, Article 503, and Article 207 of Law Number 1 of 1946 concerning the Criminal Code. These articles relate to disturbing public order, coercion with threats of violence, insults against authorities, and other related offenses.
What is the status of the police examination?
The Head of Public Relations for Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Ade Ary Syam Indradi, confirmed that the police received the report and that the investigation is ongoing.The reported perpetrators are currently under investigation (dalam lidik).
Who filed the police report?
A hotel security officer identified as RYR filed the police report. he is listed as the reporter (pelapor), and the victims (korban*) are members of the TNI Law revision meeting.
What exactly did the protestors do?
According to the security guard’s report, the protestors entered the Fairmont Hotel and shouted in front of the meeting room, demanding that the TNI law revision meeting be stopped as it was being conducted secretly.
What is the Security Sector Reform Coalition?
The Security Sector Reform Coalition is a group of observers in the field of defense and security. One of the protestors, Andrie, identified himself as a member of this coalition. They advocate for transparency and accountability in the security sector.
What is Commission I DPR RI?
Commission I of the DPR RI (Indonesian House of Representatives) is the commission that oversees matters related to defense, foreign affairs, details, and communication. it plays a crucial role in the legislative process concerning the TNI Law revision.
When is the deadline for the finalization of the TNI Law revision according to reports?
According to reports from March 16, 2025, the DPR is pushing to finalize the revision of Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI) before the legislative recess on March 21.