Jakarta, Sept. 12 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has agreed to form a commission on police reform, following calls from civil society groups, including the interfaith coalition National Conscience Movement (GNB).

"The National Conscience Movement has stressed the need to evaluate and reform the Indonesian Police, a proposal the president welcomed, expressing his commitment to forming a commission on police reform," said Protestant priest Gomar Gultom, speaking for the group.

GNB members met with Prabowo at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday evening to convey public concerns and proposals during a dialogue session.

According to Gultom, President Prabowo said he already planned to pursue reforms in line with public ...