Presidential Letter Regarding National Police Chief to Enter Parliament on 30 September, Puan Explains Rapid Process for Suyudi
The Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Puan Maharani, has revealed when the Presidential Letter (Surpres) concerning the dismissal and appointment of the National Police Chief will be received by the Parliament. According to Puan, the letter was received by the House leadership on 30 September 2026.
Puan made this statement following a plenary session of the DPR RI, which approved the dismissal of Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo from his position as National Police Chief, while simultaneously approving Commissioner General Pol. Suyudi Ario Seto as the new candidate for the post.
Puan stated that the entire process for the change of the National Police Chief has been conducted through the mechanisms applicable within the DPR. Once the Presidential Letter is received, the process is subsequently followed up through Commission III of the DPR RI.
Presidential Letter Received by DPR on 30 September
Puan confirmed that the Presidential Letter from the President regarding the change of the National Police Chief entered the DPR on 30 September 2026. This was stated when she was questioned by journalists regarding the timing of the letter’s receipt.
“On 30 September,” said Puan.
The letter contains the proposal for the dismissal of Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo from his position as National Police Chief, as well as the appointment of the successor candidate.
After the letter was received, the DPR implemented mechanisms in accordance with applicable regulations, including following up through Commission III to undergo a fit and proper test.
This process then took place on 1 October 2026, where Commission III of the DPR conducted a fit and proper test on Commissioner General Pol. Suyudi Ario Seto as the National Police Chief candidate proposed by the President.
DPR Approves Suyudi as National Police Chief Candidate
Puan stated that Commission III of the DPR found no issues during the fit and proper test process. In fact, the process concluded with an acclamation approval for Suyudi’s nomination.
“Alhamdulillah, Commission III has approved the designation of the new National Police Chief candidate by acclamation,” said Puan.
Following the completion of the process in Commission III, the DPR proceeded to a plenary session. In that meeting, the DPR approved the honourable dismissal of Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo from his position as National Police Chief.
The DPR also approved Commissioner General Pol. Suyudi Ario Seto as the candidate for National Police Chief to replace Listyo Sigit. This approval was made during the 8th Plenary Session of the DPR RI, First Session Period, 2026-2027.
Consequently, the series of processes for the change of the National Police Chief took place within a short period after the Presidential Letter was received by the DPR on 30 September. Puan noted that all stages were carried out based on the mechanisms and standing orders applicable within the DPR.