Discussing Election, Heru Attends Meeting of Kodam Jaya and Polda Metro Jaya

Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono attended the executive meeting of the Kodam Jaya and Polda Metro Jaya at the Kodam Jaya Headquarters, Cawang, Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, Tuesday (7/3). This meeting carried the theme "Synergies of Kodam Jaya and Polda Metro Jaya towards Safe, Peaceful, and Cool Election Stages for Success of Social Development".

Presidential and Regional elections will soon be held

On that occasion, he presented facts and data in Jakarta, including the potential for vulnerabilities in the next five years. He also explained the five biggest global risks in the next two years including the cost of living crisis, natural disasters and extreme climate events, geoeconomic confrontation, failure to mitigate climate change and social polarization.

"Earlier, we discussed the readiness of the election and overall the position going forward. We have provided data for review and so on. And the Lemhannas Governor also thoroughly conveyed the situation in Jakarta and the general situation. The point is to inspire," he expressed.

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Pangdam Jaya Commander, Maj. Gen. TNI Untung Budiharto revealed the meeting was held to strengthen synergy and increase togetherness between TNI/police and Jakarta Provincial Government for securing the 2024 Presidential and Regional elections.

"Presidential and Regional elections will soon be held, requiring high concentration by TNI and police regarding security in the field," he expressed.

Considering Jakarta is the nation's capital and center of government, Jakarta's condition must receive serious attention.

He assessed that there was a potential threat to the election, so the integrated security of the TNI and police together with related units was very important for the success of the people's democratic party.

"Through this meeting, hopefully, the solidity and collaboration of TNI and police can be strengthened from the leadership level down, upholding the neutrality of TNI, thus elections can run orderly and peacefully," he stated.

Polda Metro Jaya Chief, Gen. Pol. Mohammad Fadil Imran assessed that the most appropriate step to anticipate all developments in the situation is to prepare in advance. Hence, strategies to resolve problems and potential vulnerabilities must be prioritized and supported by other strengths namely, togetherness.

"This is one form of Kodam Jaya through the Pangdam's initiation, we do it together. Hopefully, the situation in the future remains conducive," he closed.