In a significant development for Indonesia’s security landscape, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has announced the elevation of the Metro Jaya Police Chief position to that of a three-star general. This strategic promotion, as revealed by General Listyo, comes directly as an instruction from President Prabowo Subianto, signaling a high-level commitment to strengthening leadership within Jakarta’s key security institutions.
Currently, the esteemed role of Metro Jaya Police Chief is held by Inspector General of Police Asep Edi Suheri. With this landmark increase in rank, Inspector General Suheri is set to be promoted to the prestigious rank of Commissioner General (Komjen), marking a substantial professional advancement and increased authority within the Indonesian National Police (Polri) structure.
Addressing the press in Jakarta on Thursday, May 14, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo explicitly confirmed the presidential directive. “This is a follow-up to the President’s instruction that for Jakarta, both the Regional Military Commander (Pangdam) and the Police Chief will hold the rank of three-star general,” Listyo stated, as quoted by Antara. This statement underscores a coordinated approach to elevating the command structure for both military and police leadership in the capital region.
Further corroborating this pivotal change, Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations for the Metro Jaya Police, had previously confirmed the impending promotion for the Metro Jaya Police Chief. Hermanto clarified that this promotion was formally mandated by a Presidential Decree (Keppres), providing the official legal basis for the upgrade.
Detailing the official mandate, Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto cited, “Based on Presidential Decree of the Republic of Indonesia Number 38/POLRI/YEAR 2026 DATED May 13, 2026.” This specific decree solidifies the change, making it an official part of the national police’s organizational structure and personnel designations for the year 2026.
This elevation within the police force mirrors a parallel high-level reorganization that occurred earlier in the year within the military. In March 2026, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Headquarters restructured the position of Jaya Regional Military Commander (Pangdam Jaya), also elevating it to a three-star general rank. This earlier move indicated a broader strategic overhaul of Jakarta’s security command.
Explaining the rationale behind the TNI’s reorganization, Brigadier General Aulia Dwi Nasrullah, Head of the Information Center at TNI Headquarters, commented in Jakarta on Wednesday, March 11: “This step was taken to ensure that the TNI organization remains adaptive to dynamic task challenges.” This highlights a proactive effort to enhance the military’s operational readiness and responsiveness in a complex security environment.
Following this military restructuring, the position of Pangdam Jaya continues to be held by Lieutenant General Deddy Suryadi, who received a corresponding promotion to his current three-star rank. Both the police and military promotions in Jakarta demonstrate a concerted effort to strengthen and modernize the leadership of the capital’s security apparatus.
Summary
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has officially elevated the position of the Metro Jaya Police Chief to a three-star rank of Commissioner General. This strategic directive, formalized through Presidential Decree Number 38/2026, aims to strengthen the leadership and authority of Jakarta’s top security institutions. Consequently, the current Metro Jaya Police Chief, Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri, is set to receive this prestigious promotion.
This police reorganization follows a similar structural upgrade implemented for the Jakarta Regional Military Commander (Pangdam Jaya) earlier in 2026. By ensuring that both the police and military leadership in the capital hold three-star ranks, the government intends to enhance operational readiness and adapt to dynamic security challenges. These coordinated efforts reflect a broader commitment to modernizing the command structure within Jakarta’s defense and law enforcement sectors.
