The INDONESIAN, (Jakarta)– Activities involving dismantling, loading, and alleged removal of assets at the PT SJI smelter complex near the Pangkal Balam Fish Auction Centre (TPI) in Pangkalpinang City, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, have come under public scrutiny. Residents and an investigation team have highlighted the operation amid a lack of clarity over the legal status of the site and which party holds legitimate authority over the assets.
Field observations conducted on Thursday, 9 July 2026, recorded heavy equipment and trucks moving in and out of the complex, transporting factory machinery, construction materials, and other assets being taken apart.
While covering the activity, journalists encountered two individuals identifying themselves as personnel from the local Military District Command (Kodim) and Military Sub‑District Command (Koramil). They stated their presence was part of security detail carried out under an official Assignment Order (Surat Perintah Tugas).
This claim has raised questions regarding the legal basis for their deployment, as no official explanation has yet been provided on the site’s legal standing or the legality of the dismantling and asset removal operations.
Under standard regulations, security personnel are tasked solely with maintaining public order and safety during an activity. They are strictly prohibited from involvement in the technical dismantling process or any asset sales transactions, and must limit their role to security functions in accordance with applicable rules.
Within the military legal system, the neutrality of service members is a fundamental principle. Alleged abuse of authority or involvement beyond assigned duties triggers inspection procedures under prevailing laws.
Relevant legal provisions include:
– Law No. 34 of 2004 on the Indonesian National Armed Forces, which defines the TNI’s core duties of safeguarding sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the people;
– Law No. 25 of 2014 on Military Discipline, which prohibits abuse of authority and regulates disciplinary violations;
– Law No. 31 of 1997 on Military Justice and the Military Penal Code, which govern proceedings if military criminal offences are identified.
At the time of publication, the investigation team stated it has sought confirmation from the relevant Kodim and Koramil commands regarding the grounds for deploying personnel to the site. Clarification is also still needed on the legal status of the PT SJI smelter compound and the party legally authorised to manage or remove its assets.
The investigation team confirmed it will continue following developments, adhering to balance principles by seeking official statements from all relevant parties to ensure information released to the public remains accurate, transparent, and verifiable.
Reported by:
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Investigation Team – Polsuswakiana (Special Criminal Politics & State Apparatus Performance Oversight)
Reported from various media sources //photo from Google documents // contribution by Prime News Post international online media // news.paper
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