KPK Introduces Tessa Mahardika New Spokesperson To Replace Ali Fikri
JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) introduced Tessa Mahardika as a spokesperson for Ali Fikri's replacement today, Friday, June 7. He has pocketed a Decree (SK) from the head of the anti-corruption commission."The first task in the decree was Tessa Mahardika Sugiarto," said Head of Public Relations of the KPK Yuyuk Andriati Iskak to reporters at a press conference at the KPK's Red and White House, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Friday, June 7.Yuyuk explained that in the future Tessa will be assisted by her team, Budi Prasetyo. “ And then there are several more teams under the leadership of the KPK spokesman team, ” he said.Tessa and Budi will carry out their new duties effectively at this time.Meanwhile, Tessa said that she would continue working with Ali Fikri and Ipi Maryati, who previously served as spokespersons. “ I look forward to working with this spokesperson team with journalist friends,” he said.As previously reported, the KPK appointed Tessa Mahardika Sugiarto, a former investigator as a spokesman for the institution. KPK's interim chairman Nawawi Pomolango said this appointment was a form of refreshment and provided opportunities for employees who had the ability.Meanwhile, Deputy Chairperson of the KPK Johanis Tanak claimed that the appointment was in accordance with the rules. There is an internal selection carried out.“Yes (the selection is internal, red). We follow the rules that apply to ASN,” Johanis said when confirmed by VOI, Friday, June 7.Johanis said that currently KPK employees have become state civil servants (ASN) based on Law Number 19 of 2019. Thus, every applicable provision must be followed.
"The selection has been carried out in accordance with applicable regulations for ASN because KPK employees have become ASN since the enactment of Law Number 19 of 2019 concerning amendments to the KPK Law," he said.