Sure Formula E Bentungkan, M. Taufik: Rugilah Kalau Disetopkan

Former Deputy Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD M. Taufik (Diah Ayu/VOI)

JAKARTA - Former Deputy Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD M. Taufik said the Formula E event was profitable. He asked the international electric car racing event to continue. "Yes, the people lose (if stopped, ed). It has been recognized by, try to see the research, the survey is Indef. It's profitable," Taufik told reporters at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Thursday, September 8. Taufik considers that the Formula E event is needed by Jakarta. This DPRD member assessed that the event made Indonesia's name seen in the eyes of the world. "Jakarta needs an international event. Especially after Jakarta does not become the capital city. It must be a city that is equal to the world so that it can progress," he said. Meanwhile, when asked about the commitment fee for Formula E which had been paid for three years, Taufik said it was appropriate to do so. He considered it not problematic. "It's okay, it's okay. It provides opportunities for future governors to raise the status of Jakarta. It doesn't matter," he said. "Except buildings. You can't. If events are good, I think we need to appreciate Mr. Anies' steps," continued Taufik. As previously reported, the KPK examined DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan on Wednesday, September 7 yesterday. He was questioned regarding the investigation into alleged corruption in the implementation of Formula E. However, after being examined, Anies did not want to talk about the material confirmed by investigators. He just said he was happy to be able to help the KPK. "I want to say that I am very happy to be back in helping the KPK in carrying out its duties," said Anies at the KPK's Red and White Building, South Jakarta, Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Apart from Anies, a number of parties have also been summoned. One of them, Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD Prasetyo Edy Marsudi. At that time, he admitted that he explained about the loan of Rp180 billion from the DKI Jakarta Dispora to pay the commitment fee to Formula E Operations (FEO).