Kaltara Deputy Governor Proposes Special Quota for Rural Youth in the Police Officer Selection

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TANJUNG SELOR - North Kalimantan (Kaltara) Deputy Governor Ingkong Ala proposed a special quota policy for inland youth in the acceptance of the Police Officer. The proposal was conveyed during an audience with the North Kalimantan Police Chief, Inspector General Pol. Djati Wiyoto Abadhy at the North Kalimantan Police Headquarters.

The audience was also the first meeting between the Kenyah Dayak Custom Institution (LADK) of North Kalimantan (Kaltara) and the Kaltara Police Chief.

"This is our first meeting, as well as conveying the hope that children in the interior will have the opportunity," said Ingkong Ala, Tuesday, April 14.

He emphasized that the limitations of educational facilities in rural areas were the main obstacle to the low competitiveness of the younger generation in general selection.

"If the selection is the same, they find it difficult to compete because the educational facilities are very limited. This condition makes their opportunities much smaller than those of participants from urban areas," he said.

According to Ingkong, affirmative policies in the form of special quotas are needed so that rural youth have a more equitable opportunity.

"We want there to be a special policy in the form of a quota for inland youth in the acceptance of police officers. If given the opportunity, they can serve and build their home areas," he said.

He added that the policy would also have an impact on increasing the motivation of the younger generation in the interior.

"This can also be a motivation for other young generations in the interior," he said.

In addition, his party together with LADK also encourages mental coaching for students in rural areas through direct visits to schools.

"Mental construction for students in the interior is very important so that they are free from drugs and juvenile delinquency. We hope that there will be a direct visit to schools in the interior for this guidance," he explained.

Responding to the proposal, Ingkong said the Kaltara Police Chief gave a positive response and would consider sharing the quota fairly for all indigenous groups.

"The Police Chief responded positively and will later be regulated wisely and fairly, not only for one indigenous group," he said.

He also emphasized LADK's readiness to support the preparation process for prospective participants in the selection, including from the health aspect.

"We are ready to support the preparation of prospective participants, including from the health aspect," he added.

Ingkong also highlighted the importance of the restorative justice approach in resolving customary law issues to strengthen the synergy between the police and customary institutions.

"The synergy between the police and customary institutions must continue to be strengthened. If both parties agree, the settlement can be mediated by the customary institution without having to go to court," he concluded. (*)