JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto considers the initiative of the National Police in supporting the nutrition and food security fulfillment program as a step that touches the core of national security. According to him, security is not solely measured by the low crime rate, but also by the fulfillment of the basic needs of the community.
"True security is when the people feel safe... and safe from hunger," said Prabowo when attending the groundbreaking and inauguration of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) and the National Police food security warehouse in Palmerah, West Jakarta, Friday, February 13.
The President said the National Police had taken a role in an area that at first glance was not its main task. However, he assessed that this step was actually relevant because malnutrition and food insecurity could be a threat to national security.
Prabowo also emphasized the concept of "people's police" which he called a typical Indonesian character, born from the history of national struggle. In that framework, the police and the army are seen as the first representation of the state that the public first sees, as well as a symbol of the presence or absence of the state among the people.
On the other hand, he alluded to the risk of reputation that the police institution often faces. According to him, if there are individuals who commit violations, they must be dealt with firmly without generalizing the entire institution.
"If there is an institution that is not right, then take action," he said. He likened the presence of naughty students not to make the school have to be closed.
At the end of his speech, Prabowo even conveyed plans to award the National Police Chief, General Pol. Listyo Sigit Prabowo for his initiative and support for the program.
"The National Police Chief... I think Mahaputra is right for him. I will give Mahaputra," said the President.
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