JAKARTA - Bimo Wijayanto stated that he will serve as Director General of Taxes at the Ministry of Finance, and is waiting for the inauguration schedule from the Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani.
This was conveyed by Bimo after he and the Main Secretary of BIN Lt. Gen. Djaka Budi Utama met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Tuesday.
"I was given a mandate, later in accordance with the direction of the Minister of Finance to join the Ministry of Finance, as well as Lieutenant General Djaka," said Bimo when giving a statement at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Tuesday as reported by Antara.
In his meeting with President Prabowo, Bimo explained that the President gave him many directions with Djaka Budi.
The Head of State gave directions to the two candidates for the Director General of the Ministry of Finance regarding the government's commitment to improve Indonesia's tax system.
"To be more accountable, with integrity, more independent to secure his national programs, especially in terms of state revenue," said Bimo.
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As for the inauguration before holding the official position, Bimo explained that he was still waiting for the direction of the Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani.
"For the inauguration and all kinds of waiting for directions from the Minister of Finance," said Bimo.
Previously, the Ministry of Finance would announce further about the issue of changing the Director General of Taxes and the Director General of Customs and Excise.
When confirmed at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Tuesday, Deputy Minister of Finance Suahasil Nazara did not confirm or deny the news.
He said his party would definitely make an announcement when the information was delivered to the public.
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