Visiting Cipinang Narcotics Prison, Supratman Andi Agtas Proud Of Corrections

Minister of Law and Human Rights Supratman Andi Agtas saw firsthand the work of the inmates. (IST)

JAKARTA - Minister of Law and Human Rights (Menkumham), Supratman Andi Agtas accompanied by Inspector General of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights who is also Acting Director General of Corrections Reynhard Silitonga, Director General of Immigration Silmy Karim and Head of Regional Office of DKI Jakarta, Andika Dwi Prasetya visited the Cipinang Narcotics Prison to check facilities and infrastructure there and witness the work of the inmates, Wednesday, August 27.

The arrival of Minister of Law and Human Rights Supratman Andi Agtas and his entourage was greeted directly by the Head of the Cipinang Narcotics Prison, Fonika Affandi, and a number of heads of technical implementing units (UPT) in the ranks of the DKI Jakarta Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regional Office.

During the visit, Supratman, who wore white clothes, had the opportunity to see the facilities and infrastructure of prisons as well as the food provided to the inmates (WBP) directly.

After visiting reporters, Minister of Law and Human Rights Supratman Andi Agtas admitted that he was surprised by the condition of prison food.

"So far, my view of prisons has been bad, but earlier that view changed 180 degrees. Indeed, the food given is different from those out there, but it turns out that the standard food in this prison is far above my expectations," said Minister of Law and Human Rights Supratman in a written statement received by VOI.

Menkumham Supratman said, in the current era of his leadership he hopes that there is a standardization of food that must be met by each prison. So that there are no more issues of food in prisons that are not feasible and so on.

"Later, I and the Director General of Corrections will make food standardization. This is important because it involves the safety of the inmates and human life," he said.

In addition to the food issue, Minister of Law and Human Rights Supratman Andi Agtas, who had time to look at a number of handicrafts made by correctional inmates (WBP), also expressed his admiration.

Supratman said he was proud of the handicrafts made by correctional inmates (WBP) who were able to produce quality products even though they were in detention.

"I am proud of the work of these WBPs, because they are able to produce quality and extraordinary works even though they are in correctional institutions," said Supratman.

It is said that the Ministry of Law and Human Rights will try to find a wider market for the work of these inmates.

"I will help find a bigger market for these products, if necessary we look for foster fathers for them, so that their products can be better and they can earn from here," said Supratman.

The former member of the House of Representatives from the Gerindra Party stated that his party had spoken with the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno regarding the marketing of products of these inmates.

"We will try to include these works in exhibitions at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and the Ministry of Trade, both domestically and abroad," said the man who was born on September 28, 1969.

He hopes that the skills provided by this Correctional Officer can show a positive side of the inmates.

"With the provision of skills like this, the Penitentiary has shown how this institution not only carries out the implementation of punishment but also provides provisions to try when they come out later. This is very good and should be appreciated," said Supratman Andi Agtas.