Safrizal: Satpol PP-Satlinmas make tangible contributions during disasters
Satpol PP’s role, aided by Satlinmas, is felt by the public, especially during the calamity of flash floods that occurred in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Without tiring, Satpol PP reached isolated areas to help distribute aid.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Safrizal Zakaria Ali, Director General of Regional Administration Development at the Ministry of Home Affairs, said that the Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja (Satpol PP) and the Satuan Perlindungan Masyarakat (Satlinmas) are symbols of the state’s presence among the people and demonstrate tangible contributions when disasters occur in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra.
“The role of Satpol PP, assisted by Satlinmas, is very much felt by the people, especially during the calamity of flash floods that occurred in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra. Without tiring, Satpol PP reaches isolated areas to distribute aid. This is a tangible contribution; the essence is not to be distant from the people,” Safrizal said in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday.
He said this in marking the anniversary of Satpol PP and Satlinmas in 2026.
The government, Safrizal said, also reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the strategic role of Trantibumlinmas (Ketenteraman, Ketertiban Umum, and Perlindungan Masyarakat) as the main foundation for sustainable national development.
This year’s anniversary commemorates the theme Trantibumlinmas Tangguh for Sustainable Development, reflecting a shared determination to deliver social stability, regional legal certainty, and a sense of security for all segments of society.
Public order and safety are not merely administrative functions; they are essential prerequisites for creating an investment climate, economic growth, and sustainable welfare.
Satpol PP and Satlinmas play central roles in enforcing regional regulations, organising public order, and providing protection to the public in various situations, including safeguarding social-religious activities and handling emergencies.
In the context of disasters, Satlinmas is also an important part of the community-based protection system, spanning mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery.
“A resilient Trantibumlinmas is the foundation of sustainable development. Without regional stability and public tranquillity, development agendas will not run optimally. Therefore, strengthening the capacity of Satpol PP and Satlinmas must continue, both in terms of institutions, human resources, and supporting facilities,” Safrizal said.
Safrizal emphasised the importance of sensitivity and responsiveness in disaster management. In every disaster event, the presence of Satpol PP and Satlinmas is not only as law enforcement officers but as representatives of the state that protects.
A humane, swift, and coordinated approach with all stakeholders is the key to ensuring public safety and maintaining social stability in times of crisis.
This anniversary also reflects on various challenges in maintaining social stability amid development dynamics, urbanisation, climate change, and rising disaster risk across regions.
Therefore, strengthening coordination between the central and regional governments, synergy with the TNI/Polri and local disaster management elements, and active public participation are the keys to realising a system of tranquillity, public order, and community protection that is adaptive and responsive.
Through this year’s theme, it is hoped that Satpol PP and Satlinmas will become more professional, modern, and principled in carrying out their duties as frontline enforcers of regional regulations, guardians of regional stability, and as components supporting a robust disaster management system.