Legislature highlighted the TNI to come to the Semarang student discussion thanks to intervention

Jakarta – Member of the House of Representatives Commission X of the PDIP faction, Bonnie Triyana has discussed the Walisongo Student Student Study Group (KSMW) of Walisongo State Islamic University (UIN), Semarang, Central Java, by members of Babinsa Koramil Ngaliyan, Tambakaji Village. He considered the arrival of the TNI after the campus event, was concerned that he was interpreted as an act of intervention. “The incident of the arrival of the army to campus can be interpreted as an attempt to dictate, even a form of academic intervention that requires absolutely a conducive atmosphere for freedom of thinking and intellectual expression,” Bonnie Triyana said in his statement Tuesday (4/22/2025). Bonnie reminded that the campus is an area free of any unauthorized intervention. He did not want a similar event in the past to bring dark memory. Browse to continue with the content campus “Campus is an academic arena that should be sterile of any intervention that is not relevant to the academic importance,” Bonnie said “never return to the past for things that are not good for the quality of academic freedom in our democracy,” he continued. Bonnie wants students to develop their minds without any intervention of any party. Furthermore, Bonnie urged the Ministry of Education and Higher Education leaders to give open clarity to the public regarding campus safety protocols. “Let academic people develop their intellectual science and traditions without feeling fear and limited. Transparency in the management of the campus environment is very important to maintain the public’s trust and ensure that there is no abuse of authority,” he explained. He said the need for a correct standard industry procedure (soup) in maintaining the independence of the campus. Bonnie asked the ministry of time to pay attention to this matter. “In the future, there must be a clear standard industry procedure (soup), which is a guideline for all parties in maintaining the independence of the campus as well as the safety of the academic community,” he said. Previously, students from Walisongo State Islamic University (UIN) Semarang, Abdul (pseudonym), emphasized the presence of unknown men to members of the TNI in student discussions. Abdul said the discussion was held on Monday (4/14) by the Student Study Group (KSMW) of Uin Semarang. The discussion was titled ‘Fascism Threaten Campus: The Shadow of the Military for Academic Freedom’. When the introduction session of the unknown man came, Abdul said, the man did not want to introduce himself, which caused suspicion in students. The students also urged the man to introduce themselves. “We are very suspicious, indeed out of his face in his age far above. Some friends have urged him to introduce himself, but did not want to do so. Just suggest the name ‘Ukem’,” Abdul said when he was contacted by the mediaman, reports on Tuesday (15/4) by Detikjateng. About 5 minutes later, the man was left without identity. Not long after, campus safety officers came and instructed several students to meet someone. At the time, several student representatives who participated in the security guard were asked by members of the TNI to name their identity, which the discussion participants were, and the theme of the discussion held. The student representatives were immediately vigilant. The explanation of the Indonesian army denied that there were staff who called on students during discussions on the Walisongo State Islamic University (UIN) campus, Semarang. The army confirmed this. “There are several media that appeared that there were students called by the TNI staff, no. There were no students called by the TNI staff,” Kadispenad Brigadier General Wahyu Yudhayana told reporters in the headquarters, Central Jakarta on Wednesday (4/16/2025). Wahyu confirmed that there was one member of the TNI who was near the Uin Walisongo Semarang campus at the time. He explained, the TNI was a member of Babinsa who served the location of the campus in the area in Ngaliyan Koramil, Tambakaji village. “Its existence is also not in the environment or place used to conduct discussions. The place is outside. It can be sure. (DWR/WNV) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspirational story of the exemplary police candidate here