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Palace Denies Presidential Letter for Police Chief Change

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The State Secretary's Office has denied rumors of a change in the National Police Chief.
  • Minister Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi stated there is no Presidential Letter regarding the replacement of the police chief.
  • The current Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, previously stated that any replacement is the President's prerogative and does not affect the police's performance.

Indonesia's State Secretary's Office has firmly denied circulating rumors about a potential change in the National Police Chief. Minister Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi explicitly stated on Thursday that there is no Presidential Letter, known as a 'Surpres,' concerning any replacement for the current police chief.

There is none, there is no Surpres for the National Police Chief.

— Prasetyo HadiThe Minister Secretary of State directly denied the existence of a Presidential Letter regarding the replacement of the National Police Chief.

Hadi's clear denial came in response to journalists' questions about speculation surrounding the potential removal of General Listyo Sigit Prabowo from his position. The Minister Secretary of State addressed the issue after attending a limited coordination meeting in Jakarta.

For us soldiers, whatever is ordered will be carried out. We will just wait.

— Listyo Sigit PrabowoThe current Police Chief commented on the possibility of his replacement, stating it is the President's prerogative.

Previously, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo himself had commented on the rumors, emphasizing that the authority to replace the National Police Chief rests solely with President Prabowo Subianto. He indicated that members of the police force would comply with any presidential decision. Prabowo also asserted that such rumors do not disrupt the operational performance of the Indonesian National Police.

Very much not (disrupting performance).

— Listyo Sigit PrabowoThe Police Chief responded when asked if the rumors were affecting the police's work.
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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.

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