DPR Agrees To Prabowo's Directives For Prohibiting Ministers And Officials From Using Imported Luxury Cars

Chairman of Commission VII DPR Saleh Partaonan Daulay (Nailin/VOI)

JAKARTA - Chairman of Commission VII DPR Saleh Partaonan Daulay agreed with the direction of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto who forbade all ministers and echelon I officials to use imported luxury cars as official vehicles.

According to Saleh, the directive is an actual manifestation of the President's love for domestic products. Where the implications, he said, are certainly very good in strengthening the national economy. "The initial step starts from officials first. Furthermore, it can be followed by socialization steps so that other figures participate. If everyone has the willingness, this movement will have a positive impact quickly," Saleh told reporters, Tuesday, October 29.

The legislator for the North Sumatra II electoral district also appreciated President Prabowo's move to use the Maung car at the time of his inauguration yesterday. To the extent that, Malaysian TV reported and assessed that Maung's car was the beginning of the revival of the local automotive industry in Indonesia.

"Honestly, proud to also watch the news. At the very least, Indonesia is expected to triumph in this field in the Asean region," said Saleh.

Apart from cars, Saleh also hopes that President Prabowo can urge the use of other local products outside of automotive. Considering that currently, Indonesia uses a lot of foreign products. Starting from clothes, shoes, cosmetics, electronics, and hundreds or even thousands of other products that are economically unfavorable to Indonesia.

"The number of Indonesians is the fourth largest population in the world. All countries hope to sell their products here. If not anticipated, we will become a profitable market for them," said Saleh.

"Yes, it is natural that this is Prabowo's president. It is only a matter of how all other officers can follow and implement it. I am sure that the Indonesian economy can grow quickly if the protection of domestic products is taken seriously," he added.