The Indonesian Army (TNI AD) has clarified that a viral social media post showing military tents and soldiers stationed near a sign reading “in the supervision of the Legal and Advocacy Team of the DPP GRIB Jaya” in Jakarta Pusat is entirely false regarding its narrative, according to Head of the Army Information Service (Kadispenad) Brigadier General TNI Donny Pramono.
The controversy emerged on Monday, September 7, 2026, following widely circulated photographs online depicting two military tents and uniformed personnel in a vacant area in Central Jakarta. A prominent sign at the front of the location bearing the name of the GRIB Jaya mass organization sparked immediate public speculation that the TNI personnel were stationed on land belonging to the group.
Addressing the confusion on Sunday, September 6, 2026, Brigadier General Donny Pramono stated that the military personnel are actually deployed on property belonging to the Ministry of Defense. According to the TNI AD, the soldiers are carrying out official security and asset control duties authorized by the Ministry of Defense and Kodam Jaya/Jayakarta.
Did You Know? The disputed sign bearing the name of the DPP GRIB Jaya legal team is actually located on a separate plot of land that sits directly adjacent to the Ministry of Defense property, rather than on the military-secured site itself.
Brigadier General Donny Pramono explained that the viral confusion stems entirely from perspective and camera angles in the social media photographs. Certain angles make the adjacent sign appear as though it shares the same plot as the military camp, creating a misleading visual overlap that does not reflect actual field conditions.
The TNI AD hopes the formal clarification prevents further misunderstandings and stops the spread of inaccurate perceptions that could harm the reputation of the armed forces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the TNI soldiers actually stationed?
According to the TNI AD, the soldiers are stationed on land belonging to the Ministry of Defense RI c.q. Kodam Jaya/Jayakarta in Jakarta Pusat to carry out asset security duties.
Is the military land connected to GRIB Jaya?
No. Brigadier General Donny Pramono confirmed that the military’s presence has no relation to GRIB Jaya. The sign mentioning the organization is located on a separate, adjacent plot of land.
Why did the photos cause public confusion?
The TNI AD stated that specific angles in the viral photographs made the GRIB Jaya sign appear as though it stood within the same area as the military tents, creating a false impression.
?
Related reading