Jakarta – Maj. Gen. Liliek AS Sumaryo handed over the Jakarta Military Commander baton to his successor, Maj. Gen. Johanes Suryo Prabowo, on Monday.

The ceremony was presided over by Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Agustadi Sasongko Purnomo.

Suryo Prabowo was previously the chief of the Bukit Barisan military command, which oversees North Sumatra, West Sumatra, Riau and the Riau islands.

In his speech, Liliek said Jakarta was prone to a range of conflicts and crimes. He also said annual flooding in the city could develop into a security threat if not immediately handled.

Agustadi said the new commander must be ready to back up police and the local administration in ensuring security as well as conducting humanitarian work.

"The new commander is expected to hand down harsh sanctions to soldiers involved in crimes as they taint the image of the Army," he said in his speech.