When rumors swirled that Mahfud MD would return as Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam) under President Prabowo Subianto, many found the speculation plausible. A respected legal scholar, former Constitutional Court chief justice, and Jokowi’s minister, Mahfud carried the reputation of a reformist who could lend moral legitimacy to a new administration often criticized as transactional. Yet, instead of reentering the cabinet, Mahfud chose a different path: declining the offer and joining the Police Reform Commission, a role outside the formal circle of power. To subscribe please click here
