TNI Information Centre Head Reveals Defence Minister and TNI Chief Meeting to Discuss TNI Revitalisation
The Head of the TNI Information Centre, Major General Aulia Dwi Nasrullah, explained that his institution is serious about conducting internal improvements, particularly in the field of law enforcement. This responds to public spotlight on the TNI after four soldiers from the Strategic Intelligence Agency (Bais) were arrested as perpetrators of an acid splashing incident against an activist.
According to him, efforts for internal revitalisation were discussed in a coordination meeting led by Defence Minister (Menhan) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto along with their ranks at the Ministry of Defence office in Central Jakarta on Wednesday (26/3/2026). “Today’s coordination meeting discussed the internal revitalisation of the TNI,” said Aulia during a press conference at TNI Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Wednesday evening WIB.
Aulia explained that the internal revitalisation, especially in the field of law enforcement, is carried out in accordance with the directives of President Prabowo Subianto. So far, according to him, many TNI soldiers have achieved accomplishments and provided the best service to the community while carrying out their duties.
He gave examples of the dedication of soldiers tasked with assisting the community during post-disaster recovery in Sumatra and securing areas in Papua. Those soldiers, said Aulia, have received appropriate recognition from the state for all their performance.
“We give soldiers recognition in the form of extraordinary promotions and priority for soldiers to attend education as well as the awarding of service medals,” explained Aulia.
Nevertheless, he continued, when there are TNI soldiers who commit minor or serious criminal acts, his institution will take firm action. All will be punished according to applicable rules.
“The TNI states that it will not tolerate and will take firm action in accordance with applicable legal provisions, either through military courts, imposition of disciplinary punishments in the form of detention and dismissal from positions, or dishonourable discharge from military service,” said Aulia.