Why reformasi Is Trending Today?

Prabowo, Indonesia's Defense Minister, has called for regular evaluations of the police reform process, known as Reformasi Polri. The first meeting of the newly formed Police Reform Commission, led by legal expert Jimly Asshiddiqie, will take place next Monday. The commission includes former police chiefs Tito Karnavian, Badrodin Haiti, and Idham Azis, who previously led the hunt for Bali bombings suspects and was close to Tommy Suharto. Idham Azis' past roles and achievements have been highlighted in recent reports. Bank Indonesia has introduced a new tool, BI-FRN, to facilitate interest rate reform. Prabowo has issued detailed instructions to accelerate the police reform process. Jimly Asshiddiqie has opened the possibility of revising laws to support police reform.

Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's President, has emphasized transparency and efficiency for the Police Reform Commission, which he plans to evaluate comprehensively, not just the police force. He has urged the commission to consider inputs from various sectors, including the public, as they aim to submit recommendations within three months. The commission, led by Jimly Asshiddiqie, includes prominent figures like Mahfud MD and several former police chiefs. Prabowo has given clear instructions to the commission to expedite reforms, as the public eagerly awaits changes. The commission's inauguration took place at the presidential palace, with Prabowo himself leading the ceremony.