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Indonesian Gov't Defends Diverse Backgrounds for State Firm Commissioners
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Indonesian Gov't Defends Diverse Backgrounds for State Firm Commissioners

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's government spokesperson Muhammad Qodari defended the appointment of commissioners to state-owned enterprises (BUMN) with diverse backgrounds, stating they bring fresh perspectives to government agenda oversight.
  • Qodari emphasized that the role of a commissioner requires common sense and good intentions, and that individuals appointed typically possess relevant organizational, governmental, or private sector experience.
  • His remarks address public discussion surrounding recent appointments, including individuals with ties to political campaigns, to BUMN commissioner positions, which Qodari described as a normal practice in both state-owned and private corporations.

Government spokesperson Muhammad Qodari has defended the practice of appointing commissioners to state-owned enterprises (BUMN) from diverse backgrounds, asserting that these individuals bring valuable new perspectives to overseeing government agendas.

Qodari, who heads the National Communication Body (Bakom), shared his experience as a former commissioner at Pertamina Hulu Energi. He stated that commissioners with different backgrounds can offer alternative solutions and fresh insights into companies. "Because we come from different backgrounds, we come from the outside, there are actually new perspectives that can be brought into the company where we become a commissioner," Qodari said.

And if we talk about my experience at Pertamina Hulu Energi, we can also help to see alternative solutions. Because we come from different backgrounds, we come from the outside, there are actually new perspectives that can be brought into the company where we become a commissioner.

— Muhammad QodariResponding to public discussion about the appointment of commissioners to state-owned enterprises (BUMN).

His comments come amid public discussion about recent appointments to BUMN commissioner roles. These include Mufi Budi Ananda, personal assistant to celebrity Raffi Ahmad, appointed to PT Krakatau Posco, and Gina Febriyanti Ginting, a volunteer for presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, appointed to PT Pertamina Retail. Qodari characterized such appointments as standard practice, common in both state-owned and private corporations.

He stressed that the core qualifications for a commissioner are "common sense and good intentions." Qodari added that appointees usually have prior experience in organizations, government, or the private sector, enabling them to offer new viewpoints in their oversight role. This defense contrasts with concerns raised by some, including House Speaker Puan Maharani, who has urged for professional and competent individuals in BUMN commissioner positions.

If in my opinion, the basic requirements for a commissioner are actually two. First, common sense, and second, good intentions.

— Muhammad QodariDescribing the essential qualifications for a BUMN commissioner.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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