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TNI ready to help maintain security over KPK-police dispute

Jakarta Post - February 6, 2015

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Jakarta – Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen. Moeldoko has said soldiers are ready to help maintain security in connection with the lengthy dispute between the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the National Police.

"We haven't received any specific instructions from the President but we are ready if we are needed to help maintain security," Moeldoko said on the sidelines of a soldier sporting event at the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) command in Cijantung, East Jakarta, on Friday.

He said it was not the authority of the TNI to meddle in any disputes related to politics. "We don't want to comment on the current legal and politic issues," he said as quoted by Antara news agency.

Moeldoko reiterated that the duty of TNI was to maintain the stability of the state. He urged the public to stay calm and said there was no need to worry about the security of the nation.

He said the TNI was ready to help whenever needed, according to Antara news agency. "We abide by the orders of the highest ranking officer, in this case instruction from the President," he said.

He also said that he expected all security state apparatuses, including the TNI, to stay united and coordinate in implementing their respective duties. (hhr)

Source: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/02/06/tni-ready-help-maintain-security-over-kpk-police-dispute.html.