Kaesang's Private Jet Excited, DPR Asks Customs And Excise To Give Explanation Of Erina Branded Bags

Private Jet Illustration (Photo by Chris Leilet on Unsplash)

JAKARTA - The DPR asked the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) to speak out regarding the issue of the use of private jets by the youngest children of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), Kaesang Pangarep and his wife, Erina Gudono. Especially giving clarity about the inspection of Erina and Kaesang's goods which were allegedly brought from abroad.

"The Customs and Excise must treat every citizen fairly, not because he is the President's son who is treated specifically without any customs examination," said Member of Commission XI Didi Irawadi, Wednesday, August 28.

After the issue of the use of private jets, photos or old videos emerged that showed Kaesang-Erina using a private jet. One of them, videos circulating on social media showed Kaesang and Erina descending from a private Gulfstream G650ER jet with N588SE number.

What the public is also concerned about is Kaesang-Erina's belongings, some of which are a number of branded shopping bags, all of which were immediately taken into the car that picked them up near the runway.

Netizens suspect that Kaesang and Erina did not follow customs inspection procedures that everyone should have gone through when carrying goods from abroad. Kaesang-Erina allegedly did not follow customs inspection procedures.

Even though the Customs and Excise have spoken up, there is no clarity about the incident in the Kaesang-Erina video. So that this issue does not drag on, Didi asks Customs and Excise to provide clear and detailed clarification.

"We ask for Customs and Excise to immediately provide an explanation if they have investigated this matter. There should be no slander, therefore we are waiting for the final results of the Customs and Excise check," explained the legislator from the West Java X electoral district.

Didi said it was important for Customs and Excise to provide a transparent explanation. Because this problem has been so highlighted by the public that even a few mistakes will cause public unrest considering that Kaesang and Erina are public figures, and both are the family of the number one person in Indonesia.

"Moreover, the Customs issue has recently been very sensitive. Do not let the people's belongings be complicated, PMI clothes and goods are carried out and not allowed to be brought home, but the children's groceries are free to walk in," said Didi.

"Remember, this issue is also a matter of justice for the community. So Customs and Excise must provide accurate data accompanied by evidence for the transparency and credibility of the institution," he continued.

Didi also advised public figures, especially the families of officials such as Kaesang and Erina, to be careful in their attitude because all their behavior will receive attention from the community.

"Many people feel that as public figures, Kaesang and Erina should be more careful in acting, especially with the great media and public spotlight," he said.

The issue of the private jet heats up because Erina's post coincides with the public's big response regarding the plan to revise the Pilkada Law (RUU) which is not in line with the decision of the Constitutional Court (MK). A number of posts in Jokowi's son-in-law have indeed attracted a lot of attention because they are considered insensitive to conditions in the country where at that time major demonstrations were taking place in Jakarta and a number of areas.

The simplicity that President Jokowi has always exemplified at the beginning of his tenure as governor to president, was not seen in Erina and Kaesang. So it's quite unfortunate," said Didi.

Didi appealed to officials and their families to stay in a simple lifestyle and not to overdo it.

"At least a president's son must be a good role model and example for the Indonesian people. Try an example of Pak Jokowi's simplicity at the beginning of his tenure as governor," he explained.

Members of the Commission in the House of Representatives who address state finances then mention that currently there are many mass layoffs, so that the middle class is at risk of dropping to the lower class because the economy is unstable, and so on. So, said Didi, the luxurious lifestyle of officials should be avoided.

"And because it has received widespread attention from the public, the Government should also explain where the cost of renting the Kaesang-Erina jet came from. This is important so as not to raise suspicions about the use of state money," he said.

Didi reminded that complying with state regulations and regulations must be carried out by every citizen without exception, including public figures, officials and families/religious officials or other high-ranking officials.

"There should not be an impression that the rules only apply to ordinary people, while those who have influence can get privilege or privilege. This injures people's feelings," said Didi.