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Indonesia appoints new police chief amid calls for reform

Indonesia's new police chief, Suyudi Ario Seto, faces the challenge of reforming the police force and improving its public image amidst recent scandals. The government is considering recommendations for significant changes, including altering the police's work culture and restricting officers from holding external public positions. This transition occurs as President Prabowo Subianto also reshuffles his cabinet, moving the former police chief, Listyo Sigit Prabowo, to the Executive Office of the President (KSP). AI

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Indonesia appoints new police chief amid calls for reform

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Johannes Nugroho ·

    Can Indonesia’s new police chief repair the force’s image, commit to reforms?

    Indonesia’s new police chief faces a difficult task to balance growing public demands for accountability and independence as the force seeks to repair its image following a series of scandals in recent years. Even as Suyudi Ario Seto, 53, replaced Listyo Sigit Prabowo on Thursday…