Jakarta – Chief Security Minister Wiranto said the government is currently discussing ways to to improve the country's current anti-terrorism law to make it more expansive and allow better "maneuverability" for security officers to fight terrorists.

"We will release the revised law soon. It will be our main weapon to fight terrorism," Wiranto said after heading a meeting on counterterrorism at his office in Jakarta on Monday (22/08).

However, the retired general did not specify which parts of the current anti-terrorism law will be revised, saying only that he expects both politicians and the public should support the law.

"We have asked for support from the House of Representatives and from NGOs. This law will be our strongest weapon in fighting terrorism," Wiranto said.

Meanwhile, National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) chief Suhardi Alius said the government will soon set up a new counterterrorism task force made up of representatives from related ministries and government agencies.

"The task force will report to the BNPT. We will continue to lead the fight against terrorism," Suhardi said.

Source: http://jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/government-plans-expansive-anti-terror-law-wiranto/