Regarding The Removal Of Muhammad Awaluddi From The President Director Of AP II, Stafsus Erick Thohir: There Are Technical Considerations

JAKARTA - Special Staff to the Minister of SOEs, Arya Sinulingga, said that the Ministry of SOEs had technical considerations or basic reasons for dismissing Muhammad Awaluddin as President Director of PT Angkasa Pura II (Persero) or AP II.

However, Arya was reluctant to explain in detail whether the dismissal of Awaluddin was related to the consolidation plan or the merger of AP I and II.

"It is certain that certain considerations were made so that Pak Awaludin was replaced. So about this, why must there be technical considerations taken," Arya told reporters, written Tuesday, November 28.

Regarding the new position that Awaluddin will later fill, Arya admitted that he had not received any information about this.

"Until today, I haven't got it. There is no information to me about the position or what," he said.

Furthermore, Arya said that later there could be someone appointed to replace Awaluddin as President Director of AP II.

Currently, Wendo Asrul Rose occupies the position of Acting Director of AP II. Wendo also fills the position as Director of Operations at the same company.

"Not necessarily, there can be a replacement. You can do it, we'll see, you also need a name, yes, to speed it up or whatever you can do," he said.

Previously, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir confirmed that he would give Muhammad Awaluddin a new position after the merger process or the merger of Angkasa Pura I and II.

Awaluddin has served as President Director of PT Angkasa Pura II (Persero) from 2016 to 2023.

The news of the removal emerged after the emergence of the Decree of the Minister of SOEs number SK-311/MBU/2023. Awaluddin was removed as the president director as of November 17.

However, Erick himself confirmed the position in question. Whether Muhammad Awaluddin will be transferred to the ranks of the Board of Directors or other SOE Commissioners, Erick is reluctant to comment on this matter.

"Later, Pak Awal (Muhammad Awaluddin) has a place (new position)," Erick said when met by reporters, written Monday, November 20.