Commission III Commits to Strengthening Law Enforcement Focused on Public Protection
INFO NASIONAL - The Working Visit Team of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) to East Kalimantan Province, led by Commission III member Safaruddin, held a meeting with the East Kalimantan Regional Police Chief, the Head of the High Prosecutor’s Office, and the Head of the Kalimantan Timur BNNP, together with senior officials and their respective staff.
The working visit forms part of the DPR RI’s oversight function, particularly for Commission III, in ensuring that the justice system operates effectively, professionally, and with accountability across Indonesia, especially in East Kalimantan, which holds strategic importance as a buffer area and as the core zone of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN).
“Commission III of the DPR RI is committed to continually strengthening a law enforcement system that is fair, responsive, and oriented toward protecting the public,” Safaruddin said at the East Kalimantan Police Headquarters (Markas Polda Kaltim) on Thursday, 5 March 2026.
He noted that East Kalimantan faces special and complex challenges, including the dynamics of security and public order in the IKN development area, the potential for corruption and abuse of power in national strategic projects, as well as crimes in the natural resource sector including mining and forestry, illicit drug trafficking that exploits border routes and ports, and cybercrime and money laundering.
According to him, as development accelerates, law enforcement agencies must be at the forefront to ensure that development proceeds clean, transparent, and free from corruption and organised crime.
“We also recognise that our law enforcement system still faces internal challenges, including strengthening reforms—cultural and structural—modernising technology-based systems, improving the quality of public service, and restoring public trust in law enforcement officials,” he said.
He also stated that the term that has circulated in society, “no viral, no justice,” should be a reflection for all concerned. Justice must not depend on public pressure but must be upheld consistently and professionally.
“Regarding the new KUHAP, on this occasion we also emphasise that the new KUHAP, which was enacted at the end of 2025 and has come into force in 2026, carries substantial implications for investigation and prosecution mechanisms, the strengthening of due process of law, protection of the rights of suspects, victims, and witnesses, and strengthened coordination among law enforcement agencies,” he explained.