JAKARTA, Legal Literacy — Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives Habiburokhman mentioned that the relationship between the National Police and laborers is now much more harmonious than in the previous era. He even likened their relationship, which used to be “like Tom and Jerry,” to now being “like Teletubbies” who are close and hug each other.

Habiburokhman made this statement during a hearing (RDP) of Commission III of the House of Representatives with representatives of labor confederations—KSPSI, KSBSI, and KSPI—at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday (18/2/2026). The meeting was held to receive labor support for the National Police Reform.

“In the past… it was like Tom and Jerry. Now, with the police [and laborers], it's like Teletubbies. Teletubbies hug each other,” said Habiburokhman in the meeting.

He assessed that support from labor elements has strategic weight, both in terms of quantity and the position of laborers, which is considered important in socio-economic life. According to him, labor involvement can strengthen the supervision of the acceleration of the National Police Reform agenda.

“Our labor friends are very significant in terms of quality and quantity… of course, they will also play a major role in overseeing the acceleration of the National Police Reform,” said Habiburokhman.

On the same occasion, President KSPSI Andi Gani Nena Wea emphasized his support for the National Police to remain directly under the President, and rejected the idea of placing the National Police under a specific ministry. He also emphasized the importance of the fit and proper test of the Chief of Police still being conducted in Commission III of the House of Representatives as part of check and balance between the executive and the legislative.

"The National Police must remain under the President... The fit and proper test for candidates for National Police Chief must remain with Commission III of the DPR," he said.

Similar support was expressed by the President KSBSI Elly Silaban, who believes that placing the National Police under a ministry could potentially disrupt the independence of the police and open the door to political intervention.

"The National Police should not be under the control of a ministry so that there is no political intervention," said Elly.

A similar stance was also expressed by KSPI. KSPI Secretary General Ramidi stated that the National Police should remain directly responsible to the President. According to him, in a number of labor issues, the police are considered active in helping resolve problems and legal cases faced by workers.

"The National Police must remain directly under the President of the Republic of Indonesia... because indeed many labor issues are resolved, the roles of the police directly intervene," said Ramidi.