Apologies, PAN Praises Luhut Pandjaitan's Attitude: Gentleman Figure, Admits COVID-19 Has Not Been Controlled

Minister of Comerves Luhut Pandjaitan (Photo: ANTARA DOK)

JAKARTA - The National Mandate Party (PAN) appreciates the acknowledgment and apology of Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan because the Implementation of Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) has not run optimally.

With this acknowledgment, the chairman of the PAN faction, Saleh Partaonan Daulay, believes that the government understands the challenges and difficulties it faces. Moreover, the rate of exposure to COVID-19 has not shown any signs of decreasing.

"Good, finally Mr. Luhut apologized. This apology is also an acknowledgment that COVID-19 has not been controlled in Indonesia. Well, of course it takes strategy and hard work to deal with it," said Saleh, Monday, July 19.

The member of Commission IX of the DPR hopes that Luhut's apology, who is also the Coordinator of the Java-Bali Emergency PPKM, can be a lesson for all parties, especially state officials.

Where, in an emergency situation like today, everyone needs to work and contribute. At the very least, don't make statements that make the situation uncomfortable.

"We must also admit that Pak Luhut is a gentleman. We want to apologize and admit that the policies he controls are not optimal," said Saleh.

However, Saleh added, the handling of Covid should not stop there. As promised, the government needs to make new breakthroughs and other creative works so that this pandemic can be over soon. Also, all available resources can be used.

"At the very least, everyone who is exposed must receive proper treatment. In addition, the implementation of vaccination must be accelerated. People who are economically affected must be assisted," said Saleh.