The pivotal position of Metro Jaya Police Chief has been elevated to that of a three-star general, marking a significant development in Indonesia’s security apparatus. This strategic promotion was officially announced by National Police Chief General Pol. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, who confirmed it as a direct directive from President Prabowo Subianto. With this new classification, Inspector General Pol. Asep Edi Suheri, who currently serves as the Metro Jaya Police Chief, is set to attain the rank of Commissioner General (Komjen), reinforcing the leadership structure within the nation’s capital.
General Listyo elaborated on the presidential mandate during a statement in Jakarta on Thursday, May 14, as quoted by Antara. He stated, “This is a follow-up to the President’s directive for Jakarta, where both the Regional Military Commander (Pangdam) and the Police Chief will hold three-star ranks.” This move underscores a broader, concerted strategy to ensure that key security leadership roles in the capital are aligned with the highest echelons of military and police command, aiming for enhanced coordination and operational effectiveness.
Further solidifying this decision, the Head of Public Relations for the Metro Jaya Police, Senior Commissioner Pol. Budi Hermanto, had previously confirmed the impending rank elevation for the Metro Jaya Police Chief. Hermanto clarified that this prestigious promotion is formally enacted through a Presidential Decree. Specifically, he cited “Presidential Decree of the Republic of Indonesia Number 38/POLRI/YEAR 2026, dated May 13, 2026,” as the official basis for this significant advancement in rank, highlighting the meticulous legal framework supporting such changes.
This strategic elevation of command within the police force in Jakarta follows a similar significant restructuring undertaken by the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Headquarters. In March 2026, the position of Jaya Regional Military Commander (Pangdam Jaya) was also elevated to a three-star general. Brigadier General TNI Aulia Dwi Nasrullah, Head of the Information Center (Kapuspen) of TNI Headquarters, explained this prior adjustment in Jakarta on Wednesday, March 11. He stated, “This step is taken so that the TNI organization remains adaptive to dynamic task challenges,” emphasizing the ongoing efforts to ensure the adaptability and responsiveness of Indonesia’s defense and security apparatus to evolving operational demands.
In line with this ongoing organizational transformation and rank harmonization, Lieutenant General Deddy Suryadi continues to serve as the Pangdam Jaya, having been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. These parallel promotions within both the police and military leadership in Jakarta reflect a strategic and unified effort to enhance the operational capabilities and reinforce the strategic alignment of Indonesia’s foremost security institutions in safeguarding the nation’s capital and ensuring national stability.
Summary
The position of Metro Jaya Police Chief has been elevated to a three-star general rank, designated as Commissioner General, following a direct mandate from President Prabowo Subianto. This strategic adjustment, formalized through Presidential Decree Number 38/POLRI/YEAR 2026, aims to strengthen leadership and enhance operational coordination within Indonesia’s capital. National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo confirmed that the change aligns the police hierarchy with the high-level command structure required for the region.
This initiative mirrors the recent restructuring of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, which similarly promoted the Jaya Regional Military Commander to a three-star rank earlier this year. By synchronizing the leadership ranks of both the police and military in Jakarta, the government seeks to improve institutional adaptability and responsiveness to dynamic security challenges. These parallel promotions reflect a unified strategy to reinforce national stability and streamline command effectiveness in safeguarding the capital.