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Irjen Agus Wijayanto Assumes Command of North Kalimantan Police

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Irjen Pol Agus Wijayanto has officially assumed leadership of the North Kalimantan Regional Police (Polda Kaltara).
  • The ceremonial handover of the Pataka 'Ngelimut Mengka Peguna' symbolizes the transfer of authority and responsibility.
  • The outgoing police chief, Irjen Pol Djati Wiyoto Abadhy, expressed gratitude for his team's support and urged continued unity under the new leadership.

North Kalimantan Regional Police (Polda Kaltara) has a new leader as Irjen Pol Agus Wijayanto officially took the helm in a Welcome and Farewell Parade ceremony.

Wijayanto received the Pataka 'Ngelimut Mengka Peguna' from the outgoing chief, Irjen Pol Djati Wiyoto Abadhy, marking the commencement of a new leadership era for the regional police force. This symbolic handover signifies the official transfer of trust and duty.

Irjen Djati described the Pataka 'Ngelimut Mengka Peguna' as a source of inspiration and a reflection of the National Police's commitment to serve and protect the community. "In its philosophical meaning, 'Ngelimut Mengka Peguna' means to protect and benefit, which reflects the commitment of the National Police to always be a protector, guardian, and servant of the community," he stated.

In its philosophical meaning, โ€˜Ngelimut Mengka Pegunaโ€™ means to protect and benefit, which reflects the commitment of the National Police to always be a protector, guardian, and servant of the community.

โ€” Irjen Djati Wiyoto AbadhyExplaining the symbolic meaning of the Pataka during the handover ceremony.

Expressing gratitude for the support and loyalty of all personnel during his tenure, Irjen Djati, who is moving to a new role as the Head of the West Sumatra Regional Police, conveyed his confidence in his successor. "To the new Police Chief, I congratulate you on your assignment. I am confident that with the dedication, integrity, and experience you possess, Polda Kaltara will advance further in providing the best service to the community," he said.

He also urged all personnel to maintain the established camaraderie, unity, and solidarity, emphasizing their importance in realizing a 'Presisi' National Police and ensuring public order and security. This rotation is part of a broader reshuffling of six regional police chiefs, overseen by the National Police Chief, General Polisi Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

To the new Police Chief, I congratulate you on your assignment. I am confident that with the dedication, integrity, and experience you possess, Polda Kaltara will advance further in providing the best service to the community.

โ€” Irjen Djati Wiyoto AbadhyExpressing confidence in the new leader of the North Kalimantan Regional Police.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.