JAKARTA - Rizki Natakusumah, Chairman of the House of Representatives' Household Affairs Committee (BURT), responded to the moratorium on overseas working visits for DPR members. He stated that the BURT would first consult with the DPR leadership.
"Yes, the DPR leadership was also summoned by the President yesterday. So, we will consult with the leadership and follow up," said Rizki at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Tuesday, September 2.
Rizki declined to comment further on the moratorium on DPR members' working visits, as he was not summoned by the President.
"I wasn't at the palace yesterday. The DPR leadership was there, so we will consult later," he said.
Regarding whether suspended members will still receive their salaries, Rizki said the decision will be left to their respective parties.
It is known that DPR members from the PAN faction, Eko Patrio and Uya Kuya, were suspended from their positions as DPR members. Ahmad Sahroni and Nafa Urbach from the NasDem Party also experienced similar issues. Then, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) from the Golkar faction, Adies Kadir, was also suspended from the DPR.
"Yes, that's governance. But that's a matter for each party. So, the domestic affairs I handle are DPR domestic affairs, not internal ones. So, please inquire with your respective parties," said the DPR member from the Democratic faction.
Previously, President Prabowo Subianto announced that the DPR would revoke several DPR policies, including the large allowances for DPR members and the moratorium on overseas working visits.
Prabowo made this announcement after meeting with the leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the House of Representatives (DPR), the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), and the chairmen of political parties at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta on Sunday, August 31st.
The DPR leaders announced that they would revoke several DPR policies, including the amount of allowances for DPR members and the moratorium on overseas working visits," Prabowo said.
Prabowo stated that the chairmen of political parties would also take firm action against several DPR members whose statements caused unrest.
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