IMI Will Ask KPK To Assist In The Implementation Of Formula E

Secretary General of the Indonesian Motorcycle Association (IMI) Ahmad Sahroni/Photo: Diah Ayu-VOI

JAKARTA - Secretary General of the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI) Ahmad Sahroni said that his party as the Formula E executive committee with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government would cooperate with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in the implementation of Formula E.

The KPK will be asked for assistance in overseeing the planning of the Formula E event to prevent irregularities.

"We will ask for an audience with the KPK after the Formula E committee is formed, to ask for Formula E assistance," said Sahroni at the press conference "IMI Encourages Formula E Success in Indonesia", Wednesday, November 24.

Sahroni thinks that the KPK must take part in the electric car racing event. Because, according to him, Formula E is often dragged into political affairs. In fact, he said, the main purpose of this event was to show Indonesia in the eyes of the world.

"So, the KPK must take part in the implementation of Formula E 2022. In order to avoid politicking. In fact, this is an activity for state branding. So, we, Formula E and all implementers will ask for assistance to the KPK for the implementation of Formula E," he explained.

Meanwhile, Chairman of IMI Bambang Soesatyo also invited the KPK to investigate allegations of corruption in the planning of Formula E in Jakarta.

"Whenever someone is accused, please let the law run. But because this is an international event, the event will continue. This will be beautiful and clear in time," said Bamsoet.

Bamsoet said he was proud of the electric car racing event. According to him, the Jakarta E-Prix will make Indonesia, especially Jakarta, more known to the world.

"E-Prix will take the names of Jakarta and Indonesia to a new level. E-Prix is more than a racing event, but also a signal that must be sent to Indonesia. We are ready," said Bamsoet.

For information, Jakarta will officially host Formula E on June 4, 2022. This decision was made through the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Paris, on October 15, 2021, which also ratified the calendar for the 8th season of 2021/2022.