Semarang – President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, reminded police officers to always side with and defend the interests of the people.

He delivered this message while addressing the National Police Chiefs Assembly (Kasatwil Polri) at the Police Academy in Semarang, Central Java, on Wednesday (11/12).

“I ask you all, I appeal to you, not in the name of Prabowo, but in the name of the Indonesian people. In the name of your parents. In the name of your children. Police officers, stand by and always defend the interests of the Indonesian people,” Prabowo said.

Prabowo also expressed his gratitude to the police for their work so far. He reminded the police, as key players in maintaining national security, to always prevent financial leakages, smuggling, corruption, and drug trafficking.

“Remember, there is no prosperity if we are not strong. There is no welfare if there are leakages. Without prosperity, we cannot solve our problems. Therefore, the national police are crucial,” he explained.

Prabowo emphasized his hope that the police will always defend the nation and the country with all their strength and capabilities while maintaining professionalism in their duties.

“With strong, militant, and professional police, we can safeguard our future. We can save the nation,” said Prabowo.

“The nation and its people need skilled police officers,” he concluded. (RR)