PKS Value There Is A Political Element, Acting Governor Heru Leasts Marullah's Position From The DKI Regional Secretary To Deputy

Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono inaugurated the Acting Regional Secretary (Sekda) and Deputy Governor. (DKI Provincial Government Public Relations)

Secretary of the PKS Faction of the DKI Jakarta DPRD Muhammad Taufik Zoelkifli assessed that there was a political element of the Governor of DKI Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono transferring DKI Jakarta Provincial Government officials.

In the mutation, Marullah Matali was removed from the position of Regional Secretary (Sekda) of DKI. He was later appointed Deputy Governor for Tourism and Culture of DKI.

"All actions of public officials must have political elements, yes, even if they are small or large," said Taufik when contacted, Sunday, December 4.

However, Taufik was reluctant to explain further regarding the political allegations he submitted in the transfer of office. According to him, only Heru knew the purpose of the shift in position and filling of the vacant position of Deputy Governor of DKI

"Pak Acting knows best whether this action is indeed for the good of Jakarta, or there is pressure from certain parties, or to benefit his next position," said Taufik.

Heru Budi previously opened his voice about the shift of Marullah's position from the DKI Regional Secretary to Deputy Governor. He said this step was so that the DKI Jakarta local government, including himself as the Acting Governor, would become more agile.

"Mr. Marullah can help me more broadly and more agile," said Heru when met at Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta, Saturday, December 3.

Heru explained Marullah's role as Deputy Governor. He said that Marullah's role would be wider and related to external activities.

So far, as the Regional Secretary, Marullah is more focused on completing internal tasks, namely coaching ASN DKI Jakarta.

"Of course, there will be more tasks from us, we can communicate with the central government and can represent me in outside tasks, there are many related to other institutions that I have not had enough time," said Heru.

Meanwhile, Heru inaugurated Uus Kuswanto as Acting Regional Secretary of DKI. The plan is that the definitive appointment of the Regional Secretary of DKI is expected to be elected by the end of December 2022 or early January 2023.

"Implement the definitive regional secretary, if I ask the BKD (Regional Civil Service Agency) it may be 1.5 months from now on, late December or January (2023)," added Heru.

With Marullah's inauguration, there is only one of the four deputy governors of DKI. Apart from the positions held by Marullah, there are still three other deputy positions, namely the Deputy for Spatial Planning and the Environment; Deputy for Population and Settlement Control; and Deputy for Industry, Trade and Transportation.