Jadi Plt. Menkominfo, Mahfud MD: Proyek BTS Masih Dikerjakan Untuk Dilanjutkan

Plt. Minister of Communication and Information Mahfud MD at the Jakartq Ministry of Communication and Information office (photo: Kemenkominfo Youtube)

JAKARTA - As the Acting (Plt) of the Minister of Communication and Information, Mahfud MD admitted that he had held a meeting with two Kedirjenan from Echelon 1 officials and listened to what main tasks had to be done.

"Hearing about the main tasks and functions of each of them about what to do, what to do, and what the problem is, it's just a coordination meeting. There is no more information than that," Mahfud told reporters during a press conference on Monday, May 22 at the Ministry of Communication and Information office, Jakarta.

The Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam) also emphasized that the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) project by Kominfo will be attempted to continue.

"Yes, now we are still trying to continue because it is a multi-year project that has been going on for 14 years and if it is not continued, it will be a loss," said Mahfud.

Furthermore, Mahfud also emphasized that he would differentiate the affairs of the BTS development project for the benefit of communication and public information with the ongoing legal process.

"Therefore, separating the project will run as part of our national policy strategy in the field of communication and information with advanced and up-to-date technology. Distinguish also the legal case. The legal case will continue to be carried out in accordance with what is done by the attorney general's office," he added.

However, Mahfud admitted that he was open to the ongoing court process. He said that if the Attorney General's Office (AGO) needed any information related to Kominfo, then he would give it,

"And I'm open, I've contacted the Attorney General's Office, go ahead if you need any information, what examination and who is from Kominfo, please, so that this case can be resolved," he concluded.

As is known, Johnny G. Plate has been named by the Attorney General's Office (Kejagung) as a suspect in the alleged corruption case of Base Transceiver Station (BTS) when he served as Minister of Communication and Information (Menkominfo) for the 2019-2023 period.

President Jokowi has also appointed Mahfud MD to be the Acting Minister of Communication and Information as stated in Presidential Decree Number 41/P of 2023 concerning the Dismissal and Appointment of Acting Tasks, Authority, and Responsibility of the Minister of Communication and Information of the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet for the 2019-2024 Period.