Rasamala Aritonang, Ex-KPK Employee Who Didn't Join The Novel Baswedan Carriage Was Proposed To Police

JAKARTA - The former Head of the Drafting of Regulations and Legal Products at the Legal Bureau of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Rasamala Aritonang is one of several former KPK employees who rejected an offer as a National Police ASN. Rasamala admits that he has other commitments that cannot be abandoned.

"I did not take this offer (as an ASN Polri)," said Rasamala to reporters, Monday, December 6.

This commitment is because Rasamala is currently a lecturer at a university. So, he chose to stick with the decision he had made.

"Now I teach at the law faculty of Parahyangan University and that's a commitment, there is also a responsibility that must be done," he said

However, Rasamala stated that he would still assist his colleagues in eradicating corruption. If one day, his energy and thoughts are needed, Rasamala is ready to get involved.

"I am also personally always willing to incidentally if needed to help me, I am ready to help especially these friends who will be there to contribute," he said.

On the other hand, Rasamala denied the rumors circulating about the main reason for his refusal because he wanted to form a political party. Because, it is just another plan in his life goal as a way to eradicate corruption.

However, for now he prefers to focus on education. Where, already committed to the choice.

"But will I go there? I think I am still focusing on the legal field, still dedicating myself to the world of education," he said.

Previously, 44 former KPK employees, including Novel Basweran, received an offer to become the Bhayangkara Corps State Civil Apparatus (ASN). Although, there were 8 people who were recorded as rejecting the offer.

Of the 8 people, one of them is Rasamala Aritonang. The reason for refusing to become a National Police ASN is because he has become a teacher at a university.

Then, there are also 4 people who have not made a decision. Thus, the Police gave them time to make choices.

Meanwhile, the remaining one, namely Nanang. He died last month.