REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BENGKULU -- Subjecting prospective female soldiers to a virginity test is not discriminatory, according to Chief of the National Defense Forces (TNI) General Moeldoko.

Speaking at a public lecture at the University of Bengkulu here on Wednesday, the TNI chief noted that the virginity test should be seen positively as it is carried out to gain qualified female TNI soldiers.

"There is no element of discrimination in the virginity test. In fact, it is part of the recruitment process of new female TNI soldiers," Moeldoko affirmed.

Furthermore, he added that there was no element of offense in carrying out the virginity test either.

General Moeldoko pointed out that the capabilities of an aspiring TNI soldier are judged based on three criteria---mental, intellectual, and physical.

Therefore, he stated, the virginity test falls under the category of physical standards.

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