President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) on Friday said the government was committed to improving the welfare of the Indonesian military and police.
“We are committed to increasing the remuneration of our military personnel and police every year, so that they can fare better in their work," Yudhoyono said in a meeting with military chiefs in Jakarta.
He said the government was working on a scheme to allow officers to have houses.
“I realize there continue to be housing problems for military personnel," Yudhoyono said, adding that his government would keep its promise.
“It has been six or seven years. The government has increased the salary for its President. But, I promise [to increase salaries of military personnel too]," he said.
During the meeting, attended by 135 top-notch military commanders and 156 high-ranking police officers, the President called on both institutions to pay attention to law enforcement and human rights protection, as well as peacekeeping and fighting terrorism.
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