MP views Ministry of Defence's fuel efficiency efforts as strengthening defence logistics governance
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Member of Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) Amelia Anggraini views the efficiency in the use of fuel oil (BBM) carried out by the Ministry of Defence (Kemhan) as an effort that reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening more accountable and sustainable defence logistics governance, especially amid the global situation related to energy supplies.
“As a member of Commission I of the DPR RI, I see this situation from two perspectives: operational readiness and efficiency effectiveness,” said Amelia in Jakarta on Wednesday.
She explained that the use of BBM in main defence system equipment (alutsista) is not merely about energy consumption, but directly relates to combat readiness levels, training frequency, and unit mobility in the field.
“Therefore, efficiency must not be interpreted as reductions that could potentially lower the TNI’s readiness,” she said.
Regarding the use of official vehicles, she suggested that efficiency can be achieved through optimisation of usage, digitalisation of BBM consumption monitoring, and the implementation of more disciplined standard operating procedures.
Meanwhile, for alutsista, according to her, the approach to efficiency efforts must be more technical, such as improving engine efficiency, modernising systems, and regulating operational cycles while still maintaining readiness.
The key to that policy, she said, lies in balancing the government’s ability to save without sacrificing defence capabilities.
“The right efficiency can actually strengthen the TNI’s posture, not weaken it,” she stated.
Previously, the Ministry of Defence (Kemhan) together with the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) prepared steps for fuel oil (BBM) efficiency to anticipate global geopolitical dynamics that could affect energy stability.
Head of the Defence Information Bureau (Karo Infohan) of the General Secretariat (Setjen) of Kemhan Brigadier General (Brigjen) TNI Rico Ricardo Sirait in his official press release received in Jakarta on Monday said that the anticipatory steps are in line with the directives of President Prabowo Subianto, who emphasised the importance of proactive and national efficiency measures.
“The steps prepared include more effective and priority-based resource usage arrangements, including in alutsista operations and official mobility,” said Rico in the press release.