Allegations Of Ancol Loans Of IDR 1.2 Trillion For Formula E And Their Denials

Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - BUMD Bank DKI disbursed loans worth Rp1.24 trillion to Pembangunan Jaya Ancol in a collaboration collaboration with digital marketing services business.

The credit disbursement is carried out in stages. First, there is a working capital loan disbursement of Rp. 389 billion for Ancol's operational activities. Furthermore, Bank DKI distributed Rp516 billion in credit for the refinancing of PUB II Ancol Phase II Bonds.

In the future, Bank DKI will disburse loans of Rp. 334 billion to finance routine investments, maintenance and development of the Jaya Ancol Development assets.

This credit distribution made the Chairman of the DKI DPRD, Prasetyo Edi Marsudi, suspicious. Prasetyo suspects that some of the loans disbursed will be used to support the implementation of Formula E. The DKI Provincial Government has designated Ancol as the circuit.

"The information is for the construction of facilities and infrastructure. Is this to build the Formula E circuit? Because it includes facilities and infrastructure," Prasetyo told reporters, Friday, December 24.

Prasetyo explained that he took issue with the allegation. Because, to repay the loan, Ancol will definitely ask for local capital participation (PMD) from the APBD.

"So this is too complicated, a lot of public funds are used for Formula E. Starting from the APBD money, Jakpro, Bank DKI and now it's Ancol's turn," he said.

However, this was denied by the Corporate Secretary of Bank DKI, Herry Djufraini. Herry emphasized that lending was not related to the preparations for the implementation of Formula E.

"As reported, the signing of a business collaboration collaboration between Bank DKI and Ancol in the form of lending on December 20, 2021 last Monday has nothing to do with Formula E," said Herry.

Herry explained that the Rp 1.2 trillion credit to PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol consisted of a number of uses. First, a working capital loan of Rp. 389 billion for additional working capital for Ancol's operations.

This additional operational capital is given considering that Ancol has resumed its business activities in line with the relaxation of social restrictions in DKI Jakarta.

Then, there is also an investment credit of IDR 516 billion for the refinancing of PUB II Ancol Phase II bonds and an investment credit of IDR 334 billion for the revitalization and arrangement of the east gate of Ancol, construction of the new Bird Land attraction, renovation of Dufan rides, renovation and revitalization of the Putri Duyung hotel, and renovation of sea world attractions.

In addition to providing credit, Bank DKI and Ancol also collaborate on digital marketing services, including the marketing of Ancol Dreamland Park recreation tickets.

"This collaboration includes cooperation in marketing the recreation unit, cooperation in ticket sales, and the development of a digital payment mechanism for the development of the digital ecosystem in Ancol," explained Herry.