Only 13 Months As TNI Commander, PKS Reminds General Andika Not To Join The Hustle And Bustle Of The 2024 Presidential Election

Candidate for TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa/Antara

JAKARTA - General Andika Perkasa has received the approval of the Indonesian House of Representatives to become TNI Commander to replace the retired Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto. The member of Commission I of the DPR from the Sukamta PKS Faction, said that there was a lot of homework that the Army Chief of Staff had to complete. Moreover, his tenure as commander in chief is relatively short, only 13 months because it ends in December 2022. "Hopefully it can be optimized," said Sukamta in Jakarta, Tuesday, November 9. The tasks that must be completed by General Andika after being inaugurated by President Jokowi as Commander of the TNI are, first, to protect the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia. In particular, the border areas in the North Natuna Sea, Papua and Papua New Guinea. "These two areas are of concern to the Indonesian and international community. Tactical, strategic and humanistic steps must be taken appropriately," said Sukamta. Second, cyber and underwater defense must be a serious concern of the TNI Commander. Because, in recent years hackers have often broken into cyber defenses, even breaking into government websites and taking strategic data from the state. Sukamta. Sukamta, also asked that the TNI Commander could increase the capacity, quality, professionalism and contents of TNI members' bags. Namely, adequate welfare to improve the quality of TNI members. "There should be no more news about the worrisome condition of the TNI members and their defense equipment. The TNI must continue to strengthen and maintain the defense equipment well. Put the domestic defense industry ahead," said the Yogyakarta electoral district legislator. Not to forget, the PKS politician also reminded General Andika not to be dragged into politics ahead of the 2024 presidential election. According to him, Andika must focus on her main duties and functions and not get carried away even though there are many reports that call her an opportunity. "Don't get involved in the hustle and bustle of the 2024 presidential election," said Sukamta.