Jakarta (Antara Bali)- The House of Representatives (DPR) approved the nomination of Commissioner General Tito Karnavian as the new National Police chief at a plenary meeting here, Monday.
"Do you agree with the dismissal of General Badrodin Haiti and appointment of Commissioner General Tito Karnavian as new Police chief?" Deputy House Speaker Fadli Zon stated at the plenary meeting.
After all legislators attending the meeting gave their approval, Zon banged the gavel as a sign of affirmation.
Chairman of the House's Commission III Bambang Soesatyo in his remarks noted that the commission, at its meeting on Thursday (June 23), also by acclamation, endorsed President Joko Joko Widodo's decision to nominate Karnavian as the sole candidate for the Police chief's post.
"We understand and realize that the Police chief candidate should have capability, integrity, and competency, which are absolute prerequisites for the post," he affirmed.
Based on these criteria, the Commission III approved the nomination.
The head of state hoped that the new chief will be able to boost the National Police's image and prestige.
The president sent a letter regarding the police chief candidate to the DPR on June 15.
He proposed the name of Commissioner General Karnavian as the sole candidate. (WDY)
