Muhammadiyah Supports The Attorney General's Office In Solving Allegations Of Pertamax Oplos Pertamina Corruption

President Director of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Riva Siahaan (center) after being a suspect in alleged corruption in crude oil governance and refinery products at PT Pertamina Subholding and KKKS in 2018 2023 at the Jakarta AGO, Tuesday (25/2/2025). (ANTARA PHOTO-Rivan Awal Lingga)

JAKARTA - The Muhammadiyah Youth Center (PP) leadership supports the Attorney General's (AGO) efforts to resolve corruption cases in a transparent, professional and legal manner.

This was conveyed by the Secretary of PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah for Economics and Entrepreneurship Affandi Affan in response to the development of the alleged corruption case of crude oil governance and refinery products at PT Pertamina Subholding and Cooperation Contract Contractors (KKKS) in 2018 2023.

"We believe that the Attorney General's Office will carry out its duties with integrity and professionalism. Clear legal certainty will maintain national stability and prevent potential politicization which could actually cloud the situation," Affandi said in a statement in Jakarta, Wednesday, March 5, as reported by Antara.

PP Muhammadiyah emphasized that the legal process must run professionally, uphold the principle of presumption of innocence, and be based on strong evidence so as not to cause broad legal uncertainty.

Affandi said the estimated state loss of Rp193.7 trillion in this case needed to be explained in detail so as not to cause unrest in the community.

"Transparency in the legal process is very important so that trust in state institutions and strategic SOEs such as Pertamina is maintained," he said.

In the midst of the ongoing legal process, PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah appreciates the steps taken by Pertamina's directors who are committed to increasing transparency and improving corporate governance.

Pertamina as the backbone of national energy must remain focused on its duties in maintaining the resilience of state energy.

"The Pertamina Board of Directors has shown a cooperative attitude in dealing with this case and is committed to strengthening company governance. This step must be appreciated so that the public continues to believe in Pertamina as a BUMN that has a vital role for the national economy," he added.

PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah invites the public to remain calm and rational in responding to the development of the corruption case.

Affandi said that trust in state institutions, including the AGO and Pertamina, needs to be maintained so that the legal process runs well and the energy sector remains stable for the sake of the national interest.