Novel Baswedan Disentil Touches The Death Of Ustaz Maaher, 'Is There No Intention To Investigate Formula E Vel Funds'?

Ferdinand Hutahaean (Photo: Twitter @ FerdinandHaean3)

JAKARTA - Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) senior investigator Novel Baswedan was teased by politician Ferdinand Hutahahean. This started with Novel's tweet on his twitter account, @nazaqistsha about the death of Soni Eranata alias Ustaz Maheer At-Thuwailibi, Monday, February 9.

Novel said that the National Police should not have detained Maaher if he found out that he was sick. "Do not go overboard with the authorities, especially with the cleric, this is not trivial, you know," tweeted Novel as quoted by VOI, Wednesday, February 10.

Ferdinand immediately reacted strongly to the novel's tweet. According to him, this tweet cornered the National Police and was more of a propaganda nature to provoke the public into anger.

Moreover, the novel carried the title 'Ustaz' in the tweet. According to Ferdinand, everyone is equal before the law.

"Maaher has been detained with a history of illness and has been properly cared for by the Police. The public must stay away from provocative opinions like this," said Ferdinand @ Ferdinandhahean3.

The rest, Ferdinand asked Novel to question himself first before the Police.

"Novel should first ask himself about the theft of a swallow's nest. The victim told him about Novel's cruelty, why Vel?"

"Oh yeah, I have no intention of exploring Formula E funds," said the former Democrat politician.

The excitement about Formula E in Jakarta began when this prestigious event was postponed due to the pandemic.

Formula E is planned to be held on June 6, 2020. However, Anies postponed the implementation because the COVID-19 pandemic entered Indonesia.

The postponement of Formula E is contained in the letter of the Governor of DKI Number 117 / -1.857.73. This letter is addressed to the Jakarta E-Prix Organizing Committee on March 9, 2020.

Even though it is postponed, DKI still pays an annual commitment fee. The commitment fee is paid annually for five years, with two terms per year. In August 2019, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has paid the first term of 10 million pounds. Then, the second term of £ 10 million was paid in December 2019.

Until finally the COVID-19 outbreak broke out. The budget has been tampered with so that it can be allocated for handling the corona virus. However, DKI is still budgeting 11 million pounds for the first-term payment in 2020. In total, there are 31 pounds that have been disbursed.

Then, the DKI Provincial Government also plans to pay a commitment fee in 2021 of £ 24.2 million. In 2022 it will pay back £ 26.6 million, in 2023 it will be £ 26.6 million, and 2024 £ 29.2 million. This payment is still being made so that the five-season racing event can be postponed and starts next year.