South Sumatra Police Chief Collaborates with Interfaith Forum, MUI, and LDII to Maintain Public Order
South Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Sandi Nugroho received a courtesy visit from the Interfaith Harmony Forum (FKUB), the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), and the Indonesian Islamic Propagation Institute (LDII) on Friday (20 February 2026) at approximately 14:30 Western Indonesian Time in the Delegation Room on the second floor of the Presisi Building at the South Sumatra Regional Police Headquarters.
The visit was held to strengthen collaboration between FKUB, MUI, and LDII of South Sumatra Province and the regional police in maintaining security and public order (kamtibmas) across South Sumatra.
The Chairman of FKUB South Sumatra, Dr H. Syarnubi Soman, expressed appreciation for the Police Chief’s openness in building interfaith communication.
“We appreciate the South Sumatra Police Chief’s openness in receiving this visit as an effort to strengthen synergy between the police and interfaith leaders. In general, interfaith harmony in South Sumatra has been conducive and harmonious. However, there are internal dynamics, particularly regarding religious preaching in public spaces and on social media, which require collective attention so as not to cause unrest,” he said.
FKUB also highlighted the issue of establishing houses of worship in several regencies and cities that have administratively met the requirements but whose permit processes remain stalled.
“We hope there will be security support and mediation so that the process of establishing houses of worship can proceed in accordance with legislation through wise deliberation,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of MUI South Sumatra, Prof. Dr K.H. Aflatun Muchtar MA, emphasised the importance of soothing religious preaching in maintaining regional stability.
“We encourage preaching that is cool, soothing, and non-provocative as part of efforts to maintain brotherhood and the unity of the faithful. Differences in religious views are inevitable, but they must not develop into horizontal conflicts that could disturb public order,” he stressed.
He also affirmed that synergy between religious scholars and government leaders forms a crucial foundation for maintaining regional security.
“The synergy between ulema and umara, particularly with the police, is a vital foundation in keeping South Sumatra safe and peaceful,” he continued.
Separately, the Chairman of the South Sumatra chapter of LDII, H. Rahmatullah S.Ag. M.Si., declared his organisation’s readiness to continue collaborating to maintain public order.
“LDII is committed to continuing its contribution to national development through eight service clusters, including preaching, education, national awareness, youth development, and social media literacy,” he said.
“We are ready to collaborate with the police in maintaining public order and building a conducive preaching narrative that strengthens national values within society,” he added.
In response to the various inputs, the South Sumatra Police Chief affirmed that the Indonesian National Police is present as part of society, guided by the principles of neutrality and a humanistic approach to maintaining security stability.
“Good collaboration and communication between the police and religious leaders are the primary keys to maintaining public order. The South Sumatra Regional Police Headquarters is open as a shared space to nurture unity and keep South Sumatra safe and peaceful,” the Police Chief stressed.
The interfaith visit served as a strategic moment to strengthen collaboration between religious scholars and government leaders in maintaining regional stability and ensuring that the public order situation in South Sumatra remains safe, peaceful, and harmonious.