JAKARTA History today, 30 years ago, February 19, 1993, President Soeharto inaugurated Edi Sudradjat as the new Commander of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Indonesia (ABRI). The inauguration took place at the State Palace, Jakarta.
Previously, Suharto's role had a big influence on determining state officials to sit in strategic positions. In the military, let alone. Suharto was able to place his loyalists in the best position. Meanwhile, those who are considered disturbing are given positions that do not have political power.
No one dared to interfere with the existence of President Suharto during the New Order (Orba). The power of power is always ready to extinguish any resistance between activists and students to the government. Even the fire of the student struggle is easily extinguished.
All because the New Order has the military to perpetuate its power. Whoever interferes, they will receive severe consequences. From political exile to prison.
Suharto's power over state officials is also not much different. No state official is able to reject Suharto's will. At the moment of the smiling general, his wish must be granted immediately. If it doesn't have long business.
It is possible for state officials to be demoted or immediately exiled by the New Order by giving positions that do not have more political power. Dubes (as ambassadors), for example. This reason made state officials try to fight for Suharto's blessing, so that his career would last and not be ambassadored.
Instead of a hot seat in the executive ranks, to become the party chairman, even the chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross, he must receive a'restu' from Suharto. Suharto's blessing must also be pocketed by forums that can only be one in Indonesia, such as journalists, doctors, laborers, businessmen," said Femi Adi Soempeno in the book Prabowo Titisan Suharto? Looking for New Leaders in the Psychic Period (2008).
The dominance of Suharto's influence is also seen in the military world. Generals who have achievements and are considered loyalists are given high positions in governance. Suharto's blessing did not dare to be opposed by many parties.
Suharto's ability to determine TNI General to serve as ABRI Commander (Pangap), for example. Suharto was once recorded as choosing his loyalist TNI Army (AD) General Edi Sudradjat to occupy this special position. No one dared to refuse Suharto's wishes.
Moreover, Edi Sudradjat's inauguration was quickly carried out on February 19, 1993. Edi Sudradjat at that time changed Try Sutrisno's position who later served as Vice President of Indonesia. Edi Sudradjat's inauguration was also greeted with joy. Various state officials were present at the inauguration.
On the morning of February 19, 1993, General TNI Edi Sudradjat was inaugurated as Commander of ABRI, a position at the same level as the Minister of State by President Suharto in a ceremony that took place briefly, solemnly, and simply at the State Palace, Jakarta. Present at the inauguration ceremony were Mrs. Tien Suharto, Vice President Sudharmono and Mrs. EN Sudharmono.
Chairman of the MPR/DPR Wahono, Chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council M. Panggabean, ministers of the Development Cabinet V, old Pangab General TNI, Try Sutrisno, Kasal Admiral TNI, M. Arifin, Kasau Marshal TNI Siboen, Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Wismoyo Arismunandar, Kasum ABRI Lt. Gen. TNI, Faisal Tanjung, Kassospol ABRI Lt. Gen. TNI, Harsudino Hartas, other Pati ABRI and high-ranking officials," wrote Dharmasena Magazine report entitled Estafet at the ABRI Leaders Center (1993).
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