Speculation swirls over possible TNI chief change
Reports have circulated that the House of Representatives has received a presidential letter seeking Agus’ replacement, with Army chief of staff Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak emerging as a possible successor.
Speculation is growing over the potential replacement of Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Agus Subiyanto. Unconfirmed reports suggest President Prabowo Subianto is contemplating removing him as he aims to bolster his control over the nation's security forces. The House of Representatives has reportedly received a presidential letter demanding a successor, with Army chief of staff Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak being mentioned as a possible candidate.
However, the House has repeatedly denied having received such a letter, with Deputy House Speaker Saan Mustopa confirming that "until today, [...] the House has not received any letter." The decision on the matter is ultimately left to Prabowo, who will make the move. Other Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, a senior figure in Prabowo's Gerindra Party, dismissed the rumors a day earlier.
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