Hermawi Taslim Becomes Acting Secretary General Of NasDem To Replace Johnny Plate

Chairman of the NasDem Party Surya Paloh appointed Hermawi Taslim as Acting Secretary General of the NasDem Party. He replaced Johnny G. Plate who was named a suspect in alleged corruption by the Attorney General's Office (AGO).

"Given the duties and activities of the position and role of the secretary general, today we have determined, decided on Taslim's brother as acting secretary general," said Surya at NasDem Tower, Gondangdia, Central Jakarta, Wednesday, May 17.

Surya ensured that his party would respect Johnny's legal process. They are committed to providing support to the AGO.

"The initial commitment of this party was established, we want to be at the forefront, want to uphold the principles of law that are just to continue, from time to time we support it. We give respect as should be good citizens," he said.

"So once again I emphasize, we respect the legal process," said Surya Paloh.

Previously, Johnny Plate was detained by the AGO for the first 20 days. He is a suspect in alleged corruption in the construction of the 4G BTS tower and supporting infrastructure for BAKTI Kominfo.

After being named a suspect, the position of the Minister of Communication and Information will be filled with acting (Plt). This assurance was conveyed after the Secretary General of the NasDem Party was named a suspect in alleged corruption at the Attorney General's Office (AGO).

"The position of Minister will be taken over by Plt," said Special Staff of the Minister of State Secretary Faldo Maldini to reporters in a written statement, Wednesday, May 17.