The new Jakarta Police  chief, Insp. Gen. Idham Azis, kept a low profile during his first day on the job, dodging questions about his leadership. 

After his inauguration at the National Police headquarters in South Jakarta on Wednesday morning, Idham declined to speak to the media and went to the Jakarta Police headquarters in South Jakarta. 

At the Jakarta Police headquarters, Idham, who replaced Insp. Gen. Mochammad Iriawan, held an internal meeting and a gathering to farewell old colleagues and greet new ones during which he did not say much to the media. 

During the farewell event, which was attended by Jakarta Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat,  Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Jaswandi and high-ranking police officers, Idham stated his readiness to lead the Jakarta Police. 

"I'm ready to run all programs and sacrifice my body and soul for Jakarta and the National Police. I hope for your support and prayers," Idham said. 

Idham said he had been pessimistic about filling Iriawan's shoes given the high dynamics in the capital. 

However, he said he had prayed for God's blessings in his new position, saying he had been inspired by former president BJ Habibie's preparedness to replace then president Soeharto. 

After the event, Idham told journalists he would continue the work left by Iriawan without specifying which cases he would prioritize. 

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Meanwhile, Iriawan expressed hope that Idham would continue to investigate a number of unsolved cases, including that involving Islam Defenders Front (FPI) head Rizieq Shihab.

Iriawan added that he hoped Idham could engage all parties, including the mass media, residents and military personnel, during his leadership. 

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