Jakarta, Sept. 21 -- Indonesia's Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak said the recruitment process for Army personnel is now more transparent, inclusive, and free of charge.

"People used to think they needed connections or money to join the Army. But today, anyone can apply without paying a fee," Maruli told reporters during the TNI Fair 2025 at Jakarta's National Monument on Saturday.

He said the Army is improving the quality of its recruitment process by opening public complaint channels via phone and messaging apps to report potential misconduct.

"We encourage the public to report violations. This helps ensure a fair and open selection," he added.

Maruli said the Army's participation in the TNI Fair 2025 reflects its full...