JAKARTA - President of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) Prabowo Subianto is rumored to take firm steps to clean up the bureaucracy and private sector from "rotten eggs" that hinder the pace of economic growth.
The news was conveyed by the President's Special Envoy for Energy and Environment Hashim Djojohadikusumo, in the China Conference Southeast Asia forum at the St Regis Jakarta, Tuesday, February 10 evening, followed by a network (online).
"Now, it's just a matter of cleaning up these 'rotten eggs'. To be honest, there will be officials who will be removed, I think a very large fine will be imposed," Hashim said in response to a moderator's question about the resignation of a number of key officials at the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and officials at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), recently.
The younger brother of President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the government would not hesitate to pursue elite individuals involved in criminal practices to environmental destruction in Indonesia.
On the occasion of the panel discussion, Hashim revealed that the momentum of "cleaning" in the bureaucracy had begun.
Hashim threw a signal that there would be more heads of institutions that were removed as a form of accountability for inefficiency and alleged violations of the law.
He gave an example, the firmness in the environmental sector was taken by President Prabowo during a working visit to London two weeks ago. A total of 28 companies in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra were revoked because they were strongly suspected of being involved in environmental damage that caused thousands of lives to go astray.
"The data used is very accurate, ranging from satellite photography, drones, to field evidence. Although some of these companies have strong connections with the elite, the President still takes firm action," said Hashim, quoted by Antara.
He added that although there was a review process for companies who felt innocent, the main principle was precision justice, not arbitrary revocation of permits, just because of pressure from certain mass groups.
Hashim said that this firm action will also target perpetrators of manipulation in the capital market. Hashim highlighted how retail investors and small communities become victims of unnatural "stock frying" practices.
"I'm not the Attorney General, but if someone is responsible for criminal behavior that harms small investors, all possibilities (legal proceedings, ed) are wide open. All options are on the table," he said.
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