Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs

Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs
Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Politik, Hukum, dan Keamanan
Ministry overview
Formed28 March 1978
JurisdictionGovernment of Indonesia
HeadquartersJalan Medan Merdeka Barat No. 15, Jakarta Pusat 10110
Jakarta, Indonesia
Minister responsible
Websitewww.polkam.go.id

The Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs (Indonesian: Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Politik, Hukum, dan Keamanan, abbreviated Kemenko Polhukam) is the Indonesian government ministry in charge of the planning and policy co-ordination, as well as synchronisation of policies in the affairs of politics, law, and national security. This Ministry is led by a "Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs" (locally abbreviated as Menko Polhukam). Throughout its history, the post is usually occupied by retired Armed forces high-ranking officers, but under Joko Widodo's cabinet, the position is currently held by Hadi Tjahjanto, and was previously held by politician of civilian background; Mahfud MD.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Mahfud MD Ditunjuk Jadi Menko Polhukam" [Mahfud MD appointed as Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs]. Kompas. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Indonesian President Jokowi announces new Cabinet". The Straits Times. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.

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