Security around MPR session

Security around MPR session

From Suara Karya

As an ordinary citizen, I am greatly concerned about the placement of civilians (AMPI, Pemuda Pancasila and FKPPI) to help secure the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly/House of Representatives MPR/DPR.

My question is: why them? If the Armed Forces and the government allow civilians to participate in guarding the MPR/DPR compound, why don't they involve students? Our universities have a great number of students with military training (recruited and trained by the Armed Forces) who would gladly participate in securing the MPR/DPR compound and help with the smooth running of the Special Session.

I think that to avoid speculation on the part of society, why not leave the task of security to the Armed Forces? It is sufficient for civilians to safeguard their respective residential areas.

I am worried that if something happens -- like students going to the MPR/DPR compound and civilian security guards, without the spirit of soldiers, act as shields and confront the students -- can the Armed Forces commander ensure there will be no physical clashes?

The civilians security force, tired and lacking sleep, might easily get angry. If clashes occur, the consequences will be utterly tragic. They are all youths with a future, the nation's hope, and they are forced to do something that is in vain.

ENDAH

Jakarta