JAKARTA - Minister of Finance (Menkeu) Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has not confirmed the fate of the Director General of Customs and Excise who is said to be removed. He only said he would follow President Prabowo Subianto's orders.
Purbaya conveyed this after a limited meeting with the President at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Friday, May 22.
"I will follow the President's orders," said Purbaya when asked by reporters about the alleged receipt of money associated with Blue Ray.
When reporters asked if the removal would be carried out, Purbaya did not answer firmly. He again said he would follow the President's instructions.
"Yes, we follow the order," he said.
Purbaya also has not confirmed whether the decision will be announced in the near future.
"Yes, we will see next week," said the Minister of Finance.
When asked again whether the Director General of Customs would be removed next week, Purbaya asked the public to wait for developments.
"Aduh, Bapak-Bapak sentimen amat. Maunya cepat-cepat. Nanti kita lihat perkembangannya," ujarnya.
Purbaya did not specify whether he had met the Director General of Customs regarding the issue. He also did not explain the steps that the Ministry of Finance would take.
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