"We appeal to the people in Indonesia to remain calm and not easily provoked to follow calls to act unlawfully, which will only further hinder our democratic process," Djoko Suyanto said.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesias chief security minister Djoko Suyanto had called on the people here on Tuesday afternoon to not to be provoked to act against the law.

"We appeal to the people in Indonesia to remain calm and not easily provoked to follow calls to act unlawfully, which will only further hinder our democratic process," he said after a coordination meeting.

His statement came following presidential candidate Prabowo Subiantos decision to reject the July 9 election and its results a few hours before the General Elections Commission (KPU) has been scheduled to announce the results.

Djoko Suyanto said that all matters related to election lay in the hands of the KPU.

The meeting attended by home affairs minister Gamawan Fauzi, national police chief General Sutarman, defense forces (TNI) commander General Moeldoko, and chief of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) Marciano Norman was held in response to Prabowo Subiantos stance.

He noted that the security authorities have remained fully committed to continue to secure the democratic process and assure security, order, and peace in the community.

"The police and TNI forces will take firm action against any acts of violations," he stressed.

Djoko Suyanto meanwhile appealed to the mass media to help calm down the supporters of Prabowo Subianto and continue to fight based on law.

TNI commander General Moeldoko meanwhile said at a roll call at the army headquarters here on Tuesday morning that the TNIs special forces will be deployed in case security situation was not conducive.

"Kostrad, Kopassus, Marinir, and Paskhas special forces are the top forces. The reserve forces are controlled by TNI commander. I hope the forces are not deployed because if it happens, then it means the situation is critical. I, however, hope the forces are placed on standby in case the situation turns out to be unfavorable. The forces must be highly alert," he said.

He said TNI hoped no faction will disrupt national security stability and current social structure that had been built well.

He said building an infrastructure was easy, but building social structure was difficult.

"He said if disturbances occurred, TNI will take stringent action to save the community, nation, and state. The policy of the commander is very clear, to remain neutral, firm, and professional. This is our standard, and so soldiers must use it as their reference," he said.(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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