The law’s approval followed negotiations in the DPR, where PDIP reportedly blocked broader TNI involvement in civilian institutions. Bakrie acknowledged PDIP’s role but stressed that lawmakers should have considered input from academics, students, and the public.

As the TNI prepares for missions abroad, including humanitarian deployments to Myanmar, the debate over military logistics and autonomy remains critical. Social media reactions, with hashtags like #KemenhanAmbilAlihMROdariTNI, reflect growing public interest in the issue.

The TNI has yet to respond publicly to Bakrie’s letter. Observers will be watching whether General Subiyanto addresses these concerns or if further revisions to the law will be proposed.(Uki Ruknuddin)

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