Mahfud MD After Submitting Police Reform Study: President Also Enjoying It

President Prabowo Subianto has shown keen interest in the ongoing police reform process, requesting further discussions after receiving the initial recommendations from the Police Reform Acceleration Committee (KPRP). This proactive engagement signals the administration's commitment to addressing critical issues within the Indonesian National Police (Polri).

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This commission is ad hoc. Ad hoc means working on a specific task until a determined time.

The KPRP, having fulfilled its primary mandate by submitting a detailed 3,000-page report, is now transitioning from its ad hoc status. While the committee's core task is complete, the President's enthusiasm for continued dialogue suggests a desire for sustained oversight and collaboration. This approach ensures that the reform process remains a dynamic and evolving effort, rather than a one-off event.

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But the President is also enjoying it, 'Oh, it's almost finished?' he said. 'We'll have another meeting, we'll arrange it again, there are many interesting discussions.' But essentially, we are done.

Moving forward, the implementation of these recommendations will be spearheaded by the State Secretariat, in coordination with the President. This structure ensures that the reform agenda is integrated into the broader governmental framework. The committee members, including former officials like Komjen Pol (purn) Ahmad Dofiri, are expected to be involved in future discussions, providing continuity and expertise.

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But the main task as ad hoc is finished. Later, we will be called again for, well, more discussions. The President said it's important to arrange this, later the State Secretariat will arrange our discussions.

The reform package encompasses six key areas, including clarifying the Polri's position under the President, strengthening the Police Oversight Commission (Kompolnas), and revising internal regulations. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance accountability, professionalism, and public trust in the police force. The Indonesian perspective, as reflected in CNN Indonesia's reporting, emphasizes the importance of these reforms for national stability and good governance.

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Whether it's in the form of an Inpres or Keppres, he [the President] conveyed when reported that it will be made into an Inpres or Keppres so that these recommendations are implemented or followed up within the Polri.