Second Time Anies Dismisses Director Of LRT While Leading DKI

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: Instagram @aniesbaswedan)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has removed Wijanarko from the position of President Director of PT LRT Jakarta. Thus, during his tenure, Anies has replaced the President Director of PT LRT Jakarta twice.

PT LRT Jakarta is a BUMD subsidiary of PT Jakarta Propertindo. This company operates the Jakarta Integrated Highway (LRT) transportation mode.

The restructuring of the leadership of PT LRT was carried out through a shareholder's decision on 3 November. Director of Human Resources and General Affairs of PT Jakarta Propertindo Muhammad Taufiqurrahman reasoned that Wijanarko's removal was part of a refresher on the board of directors.

"The usual refresher. The change of position in BUMD and its subsidiaries is part of talent development and development, providing a refresher on the implementation of subsidiaries," Taufik told reporters, Thursday, November 4.

Taufik said that the board of directors could be replaced or appointed at any time by the shareholders, without having to wait 4 years in office. Wijanarko served as Director of LRT Jakarta for 3 years.

"No (have to wait 4 years), new regulations anytime as directors can be appointed or replaced by shareholders," he said.

Thus, PT Jakpro appointed Hendri Saputra as Plt. President Director of PT LRT Jakarta. Hendri is in charge of running the operations and maintenance of the Jakarta LRT until there is a definitive president director.

"The definitive CEO will be determined after receiving a decision from the provincial government," said Taufiq.

Looking back, Anies had also removed the President Director of PT LRT Jakarta, which at that time was held by Satya Hergandhi. Satya's removal from the post of president director was set on July 10, 2018.

Satya was appointed President Director of PT LRT Jakarta by Basuki Tjahaja Purnama while he was still the Governor of DKI Jakarta, in April 2016. After Satya was removed, Anies appointed Plt. The President Director of LRT Jakarta finally appointed Wijanarko as the definitive Director of LRT Jakarta from October 2019 to November 2021.