MP: Fuel Efficiency Measures Will Strengthen TNI's Posture, Not Weaken It
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - A member of Commission I of the DPR from the NasDem faction, Amelia Anggraini, stated that the fuel efficiency measures implemented by the Ministry of Defence (Kemenhan) and the TNI will actually strengthen them, rather than weaken them.
“The key to this policy lies in the balance between how the state can save without sacrificing defence capabilities. And the right efficiency can actually strengthen the TNI’s posture, not weaken it,” Amelia told Kompas.com on Wednesday (25/3/2026).
Amelia explained that these efficiency efforts reflect the government’s commitment to strengthening more accountable and sustainable defence logistics governance, especially amid the global situation regarding energy supplies.
“Therefore, efficiency should not be interpreted as reductions that could potentially lower the TNI’s readiness,” she said.
Regarding the use of official vehicles, efficiency can be achieved through optimisation of usage, digitisation of fuel consumption monitoring, and the implementation of more disciplined standard operating procedures.
As for defence equipment, Amelia continued, the approach must be more technical.
“Such as improving engine efficiency, modernising systems, to regulating operational cycles while still maintaining readiness,” Amelia added.
The Head of the Defence Information Bureau (Karo Infohan) of the General Secretariat (Setjen) of Kemenhan, Brigadier General (Brigjen) TNI Rico Ricardo Sirait, stated that these steps are part of early mitigation to maintain economic stability and national resilience.
“The government views the need for early mitigation to maintain economic stability and national resilience,” Rico said in his statement on Monday (23/3/2026).
“As a follow-up, Kemenhan and the TNI are carrying out internal adjustments that are administrative and managerial in nature,” he said.
He explained that efficiency is focused on support aspects, while strategic operations and defence readiness remain the top priorities that are optimally maintained.
“The steps prepared include more effective and priority-based resource management, including in the operations of main weapon system equipment (alutsista) and official mobility,” he clarified.
Several schemes prepared include adjusting workdays from five days to four days for certain functions that allow it.
“Then, regulating the use of alutsista based on priority indices and operational needs, as well as limiting the use of official vehicles and employee shuttle transport while still considering the effectiveness of task implementation,” he explained.