Formula E Still Held During A Pandemic, Head Of DKI DPRD: Why Is It Being Forced?

JAKARTA - Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Prasetyo Edi Marsudi, said that the implementation of the international Formula E racing event was forced. This is because there is currently a lack of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"In 2020 there will be a big problem, namely the COVID pandemic, but with our situation being short of income, this forces Formula E to run until today," said Prasetyo after being questioned by investigators from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) at the Red and White House. KPK, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday, February 8.

Prasetyo also questioned the reason why DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan continued to insist on the automotive event.

"Now that it is being implemented, what's the matter with being forced," said the PDIP politician. He said he had indeed knocked the hammer on the implementation of Formula E. However, Prasetyo said Anies should be able to review the implementation of electric car racing.

He believes that when Anies opens communication about the postponement with the Formula E organizing committee, there will be no problems.

"I think this is his breakthrough (Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan), I ratify the existence of Formula E," said Prasetyo.

"Actually speaking with the FEO committee, I don't think there is a problem," he concluded.