Minister says terrorism under control, urges continued vigilance
“Terrorism in Indonesia is relatively under control today. This is reflected in the country’s success in maintaining a declining trend in terrorist incidents over the past several years,” Djamari said in Jakarta.
He noted that the Global Terrorism Index 2026 classifies Indonesia as a country with a medium impact from terrorism, while the Global Peace Index 2026 places the country at a medium level of peacefulness.
According to Djamari, these achievements demonstrate the effectiveness of Indonesia’s prevention and law enforcement efforts, which have been driven by collaboration among the government, law enforcement agencies, local communities, academics, and international partners.
He said the positive results have also been supported by the continued implementation of the National Action Plan for the Prevention and Countering of Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism (RAN PE).
Djamari said the policy reflects the government’s constitutional mandate to protect the nation and all Indonesian citizens.
He therefore welcomed the National Counterterrorism Agency’s (BNPT) initiative to strengthen interagency cooperation in implementing Presidential Regulation No. 8 of 2026 on the 2026–2029 National Action Plan for the Prevention and Countering of Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism.
The minister also reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to remaining an active and constructive partner in addressing cross-border threats posed by violent extremism.
He expressed hope that Indonesia’s experience in preventing and combating terrorism could contribute to global counterterrorism efforts as well as international peace and security.
Despite the encouraging progress, Djamari warned against complacency, urging relevant ministries and government agencies to preserve the gains that have been achieved and to remain alert.
“Vigilance must continue to be one of our priorities,” he said.
He noted that arrests of suspected terrorists continue to occur in Indonesia and warned that extremist groups are constantly adopting new methods to spread their ideology.
According to Djamari, advances in technology and the internet have transformed terrorism into a global threat, with digital platforms increasingly being exploited to disseminate propaganda, recruit members, and raise funds.
“We need to remain vigilant in how our society uses digital space, given the challenges we face today,” he said.
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Translator: Fath, Azis Kurmala