Natalius Pigai Talks About IDR 20 Trillion Budget, Ernest Prakasa Gives Satire

Ernest Prakasa (Instagram/ernestprakasa)

JAKARTA - Komika and director Ernest Prakasa also responded to a statement regarding the budget submitted by the Minister of Human Rights (HAM), Natalius Pigai. The response regarding Natalius Pigai's statement was conveyed by Ernest Prakasa on his X account, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

In his tweet, Ernest re-shared a video featuring Natalius Pigai's speech, after he was appointed Minister of Human Rights. In the video, Natalius Pigai, who discussed the Ministry of Human Rights budget, should have been bigger, reaching Rp20 trillion.

"If the country has the ability, it wants (budget for the Ministry of Human Rights) above 20 trillion. Pigai can wake up, don't underestimate it. I am a field worker in human rights. I can if the country has a budget," said Natalius Pigai.

"Why does the president want to make a Ministry of Human Rights? It means that there is something big that wants to be made, so the tranition team is budgeted," he added.

Regarding Natalius Pigai's statement, Ernest Prakasa gave a short response, but it was considered to contain the meaning offficiency and satire. He asked Natalius Pigai not to be ashamed to ask for the desired budget.

"Great. Don't be shy sir," said Ernest Prakasa.

Ernest Prakasa's upload was then widely commented on by netizens. Many of them also gave satire to Natalius Pigai.

"Bacot, work first," commented netizens.

"Imagine, each minister asks for a budget of tens of T. Not to mention the free nutritious eating program, increase the salaries of 2jt teachers, build IKN, (cheating)," said another.

"Prove the performance first and then ask for an additional budget, sir," continued another netizen.