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Yudo blames leak for sparking debate over TNI Law amendment
Yudo said some of details in the planned revision were leaked by unknown parties and individuals to spark a debate.
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Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Admiral Yudo Margono (front right) speaks to journalists during a press conference in Timika, Papua on April 18. (AFP/STR)
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ndonesian Military (TNI) Commander Admiral Yudo Margono said the revision of the TNI Law was still in its preliminary stage and that some of the details currently being debated by experts and activists were classified materials not for public consumption.
Yudo said some details in the planned revision could have been leaked by unknown parties privy to discussions over the issue.
"We're still in the very, very early stages of the discussion. Some of the details should not be available to the public. I don't know how they got out," Yudo told reporters on Monday.
Yudo, however, deemed the public debate over the planned amendment of Law No. 34/2004 following the leak as a sign of the public trust in the military.
"I personally thank the public for all the responses. This shows that the public still loves the TNI," Yudo said.
The legal division of the TNI is working on a draft to amend the current military law to allow for greater participation of both active and retired military officers in politics and bureaucracy.
The current law allows for active military officers to serve in their positions in 10 ministries and government agencies. The draft amendment proposes that the number of institutions increases to 18.
