Dony Oskaria To Erick Thohir: You Are A Legend In BUMN

JAKARTA Acting Minister of SOEs, Dony Oskaria said Erick Thohir was a legend who left a deep imprint on the body of the Ministry of SOEs.

Dony admitted to being one of the examples of Erick Thohir's success in educating and forming himself as he is today. During his four years working with Erick, Dony admitted that he was directed to focus on work.

"And I was educated to work optimally, work hard, focus on our goals, not on other things. That's why for us Mr. Erick is a legend in BUMN," Dony said in his farewell ceremony with Erick Thohir, in Jakarta, Friday, September 19.

Erick, who is now trusted by President Prabowo Subianto as Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora), is said to have formed a major transformation foundation for state-owned companies.

According to Dony, the transformation of SOEs that has been carried out in the last six years is still a long way off. He emphasized that his task now is only to continue the big dreams initiated by Erick, including the formation of a BUMN holding.

"You initiated the BUMN holding which was your dream, I just carried it out and made it happen. Therefore, for those of you (employees of the Ministry of SOEs), we must continue the big dream together," he said.

"If we manage to establish this, it is part of Mr. Erick Thohir's dream to make these SOEs a healthy company," he continued.

Dony admitted that all BUMN personnel felt lost over Erick's move, but were also proud because Erick was given a greater mandate to fix the Indonesian sports world.

"God willing, what you aspire to, you leave it to us all, be it AKHLAK in leading the company, as well as your personality, and your good and humble dedication, and warm to everyone, we will definitely continue this," he explained.

Dony added that Erick's commitment to fighting for the future and careers of BUMN employees will be maintained.

"We want you to leave us calmly, without thoughts, worries. Therefore, I will carry out and take care of what you leave," he said.

Closing his remarks, Dony expressed his prayer for Erick to be successful in his new position as Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora).

"On behalf of all BUMN employees, we would like to thank you very much for the teachings you have given for these 6 years. God willing, this will be our provision in the future. And we wish you success in a new place. You are protected by Allah SWT," said Dony.