Erick Thohir To The Board Of Directors Of Kimia Farma Diagnostika: Please Career Elsewhere

Minister of SOEs, Erick Thohir. (Photo: Doc. Ministry of SOEs)

JAKARTA - Decisive steps were taken by the Ministry of SOEs that fired all directors of Kimia Farma Diagnostika (KFD). This step was taken as a follow-up to the case of a used antigen rapid test that occurred at Kualanamu Airport, some time ago.

The promise of SOE Minister Erick Thohir to step down directly in handling this case is evidenced by the release of a letter of dismissal to all directors. Erick stressed that what happened in Kualanamu was an issue that must be addressed professionally and seriously. After conducting a measured assessment and based on the spirit of good corporate governance, then decisive steps must be taken.

"After conducting a comprehensive assessment, this step (dismissal) must be taken. Furthermore, matters concerning the law are the domain of the competent authorities," Erick said in a press statement, Sunday, May 16.

Erick asserted that all SOEs are bound by a joint agreement to act professionally in accordance with the core values proclaimed, namely trust, competent, harmonious, loyal, adaptive, and collaborative. What happened in the Kualanamu case was judged to be contrary to the core value.

"Because it is not in line with the core value, so no matter who and what the position, then we invite to career elsewhere," said Erick.

Erick also explained that there are systemic weaknesses that make used antigen cases can occur. This has a wide impact on public trust. According to Erick, as a health care company the sense of trust gained from the quality of service becomes negotiable.

The accumulation of all of these things makes us obligated to take this step. This is not a step to punish, but a step to uphold and ensure that all SOEs have a commitment to serve, protect, and work for the benefit of the community," Erick said.

Currently, independent auditors are also working to examine all labs under Farma Chemistry.