Jokowi Conveys Reasons For The Head Of OIKN To Resign

President Joko Widodo gave a press statement in front of the State Palace in the Nusantara Capital City, Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan, Wednesday (5/6/2024). BETWEEN

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo announced the resignation of the Head of the Archipelago Capital Authority (OIKN) Bambang Susantono and Deputy Chief of OIKN Dhony Rahajoe for personal reasons.

"Asked to Mr. Bambang and Mr. Dhony for their personal reasons," said President Jokowi in response to a media crew question about the resignation of the Head and Deputy Chief of OIKN, based on a voice recording received by ANTARA in Jakarta, quoted from ANTARA, Wednesday, June 5.

Even though he is no longer the Head of OIKN, President Jokowi said he would give a new assignment to Bambang Susantono as a special envoy for international cooperation in order to accelerate development at IKN.

According to the President, Bambang Susantono has experience in international cooperation that can be useful for the country.

"Because indeed, we use his experience internationally as much as possible for the good of the country," said the President.

As for Dhony Rahajoe, President Jokowi has not given a special assignment.

The Head of State also considered that the resignation of the Head and Deputy Chief of OIKN had no impact on investment or investor confidence.

"No, no. No (problems)," said the President.

On the previous occasion, Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Pratikno announced the resignation of the Head of the Archipelago Capital Authority (OIKN) Bambang Susantono and Deputy Chief of OIKN Dhony Rahajoe at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Monday (3/6).

"Some time ago, the President received a letter of resignation from Mr. Doni Dhony Rahajoe as Deputy Head of the IKN Authority. Then some time later the President also received a letter of resignation from Mr. Bambang Susantono as Head of the IKN Authority," said Pratikno.

He said that the Presidential Decree on the Dismissal with Respect, Bambang Susantono, had been issued from the position of head of the IKN Authority and also Dhony Rahajoe as deputy head of the IKN Authority accompanied by thanks for their service.

Following up on this, said Pratikno, a Presidential Decree has been issued which appointed Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono as Acting Head of the IKN Authority and Deputy Minister of ATR Raja Juli Antoni as Acting Deputy Head of the IKN Authority.

"At the same time, the President appointed the Minister of PUPR, Mr. Basuki, as the Acting Head of the IKN Authority and appointed the Deputy Minister of ATR as Deputy Head of the IKN Authority," he said.

Praktikno said President Jokowi asked Basuki and Raja Juli to ensure the best possible acceleration of development, according to the vision of Nusa Rimba Raya's plan and provide positive benefits for the community.