JAKARTA - The Central Executive Board (BPP) of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (Hipmi) has appointed Eka Sastra as Acting General Chairperson (Ketum) to replace Mardani Maming who was detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Mardani was caught in a corruption case related to a mining business permit (IUP) in Tanah Bumbu Regency, South Kalimantan (Kalsel).
Secretary General of BPP HIPMI, Bagas Adhadirgha said, Hipmi highly respects the legal process that is being carried out by General Chair Mardani H Maming and upholds the principle of presumption of innocence.
Furthermore, Bagas said that the appointment of the Acting Ketum Hipmi was a pure initiative of Mardani Maming.
"Ketum Mardani H. Maming has appointed the Acting Chairperson of BPP Hipmi, namely Eka Sastra who is the Head of Organization and Membership (OKK), so that he can concentrate on the case at hand. he is a wise leader,” said Bagas in an official statement, Friday, July 29.
Bagas also emphasized that Hipmi is ready to provide legal assistance if needed in the Maming case.
"We, the Hipmi extended family spread throughout Indonesia, believe that Ketum Maming will obey all ongoing legal processes. Ketum Maming has been known as a good leader, generous, visionary and wise," he said.
Regarding the work program, Bagas said the case that dragged Mardani Maming had no effect on Hipmi's programs.
"It is ensured that all Hipmi work programs continue to run according to organizational mechanisms," he explained.
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