Examining the Super Maximum Security Facilities of Pomdam Jaya: Indonesia's Most Advanced Military Prison
The designation of four TNI members as suspects in the acid attack case against activist Andrie Yunus has drawn public attention to Jalan Sultan Agung No. 33, Guntur, South Jakarta. It is here that the Instalasi Tahanan Militer (Staltahmil) Pomdam Jaya stands, a detention facility claimed to be the most advanced and secure in Indonesia.
Far from a traditional prison with thick iron bars, this facility employs a fully integrated Super Maximum Security concept with artificial intelligence (AI) technology and digital security systems.
Inaugurated in 2021, Staltahmil Pomdam Jaya was built with significant investment in Indonesian Rupiah. The facility is designed to minimise human error and the potential for abuse of authority within the detention area.
Here are the main pillars of the advanced security system at Pomdam Jaya Guntur:
Surveillance cameras in every corner of the cells and corridors are equipped with AI algorithms capable of detecting unusual movements. If there are indications of fights, self-harm attempts, or facility damage, the system sends instant alerts to the Command Centre.
Access to the detention blocks uses multi-layered verification. Officers no longer carry manual keys but use smart access cards and biometric scanning to ensure only authorised personnel can enter specific areas.
All cell doors are electronically controlled and centrally managed. This closes loopholes for escape attempts through key duplication or collusion between detainees and guards.
The facility has a capacity to accommodate around 83 to 100 detainees. For high-profile cases like the acid attack on Andrie Yunus, suspects are typically placed in blocks with extra supervision to guarantee their physical security and prevent external interference during the investigation by Puspom TNI.
Some other supporting facilities include:
The Instalasi Tahanan Militer Pomdam Jaya Guntur represents the modernisation of law enforcement within the TNI. With an AI-based Super Maximum Security system, the facility ensures that every suspect, including in the Andrie Yunus case, undergoes detention under strict, transparent supervision far removed from illegal violent practices.
The acid attack on the Deputy Coordinator of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS), Andrie Yunus, has drawn strong condemnation.