Head of National Security Agency Assures Public Safety in Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Head of the National Security Agency (Kabaharkam) of the Indonesian Police, Commissioner General Pol. Karyoto, has assured that the current security and public order (kamtibmas) situation in Indonesia remains safe amidst the volatility of rising prices and the weakening Rupiah exchange rate.
“Currently, community activities are proceeding normally as usual,” said Karyoto in Jakarta, Friday.
He stated that the public, including the press, can see for themselves how daily life is currently, and it is evident that on the streets, in malls, and in markets, things are still as usual.
“There is no fear or anything like that. This means Indonesia is still safe, God willing,” he said.
According to him, the impact of global conflicts has resulted in rising fuel prices, but this applies to non-subsidized fuel. Meanwhile, the government continues to provide subsidies for fuel consumed by the public.
This situation is being addressed through the “work from anywhere” (WFA) policy, implemented once a week.
“The purpose of WFA is to achieve savings. Instead of going to the office, people can work from home. This applies to tasks that are essential for civil servants,” he explained.
According to Karyoto, the policy of WFA once a week can be adopted by the private sector as long as it does not disrupt productivity.
“For example, in our case (the Police), there is an appeal to implement WFA for one day a week,” said Karyoto.
The former Chief of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police also urged the public to increase prices reasonably, so as not to burden other members of the community.
“If the reasonable increase is Rp500, don’t increase it to Rp3,000. We appeal to everyone to do this together, because we live in a society. Don’t let the increase in fuel prices lead to all prices being increased. Don’t do that, have some compassion,” he said.
He mentioned that if the regional minimum wage (UMR) increases, it will create difficulties for all parties, including businesses.
Therefore, he hopes that all elements of the nation will realize that the current situation is due to global events (force majeure), not internal factors in Indonesia.
“The government has made efforts to find alternatives. One of them is to maintain subsidies for the public, especially for common items like motorcycles and others. This is to keep prices down,” said Karyoto.