Black Nodes On Jalan Semar

Photo Illustration By Andry Winarko (VOI)

JAKARTA - The seriousness of law enforcement officials in uncovering corruption cases and underground economic businesses such as online gambling and drugs can be 'deleted', if some assistants to the president involved in the case are also not cleaned.

The track record of a number of assistants to President Prabowo Subianto was recorded as having been dragged into a legal case, either being a witness or a reported person. Based on VOI records, there is Omar Sharif Hiariej alias Eddy Hiariej. Eddy, who is now Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights, was once suspected by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in 2023 on suspicion of bribery and gratification. Despite being started in 2024, the South Jakarta District Court declared itself free from suspect status.

In addition to several figures suspected of being involved in the vortex of legal cases, there are also figures who have ethical records at their jobs. Deputy Minister of Finance, Anggito Abimayu, for example, had resigned from his position as a lecturer at UGM because he was accused of plagiarism of opinion articles. Anggito also admitted that he had made a mistake in quoting references on a computer that he used to write articles. This case became a hot topic of conversation in 2014.

Apart from Anggito, there is also the name of an versatile actress, Raffi Ahmad, who has recently been in the spotlight because he has just received an honorary doctor or honorary causa from the Universal Institute of Professional Management (UIPM). Recently, it was revealed that this campus was fraudulent and was not registered with the Ministry of Education and Culture.

So, it is very natural for the public to feel that the election of ministers and deputy ministers ignores the integrity and legal records, especially related to allegations of corruption. Based on ICW's investigation, there are a number of cabinet members with a track record that have been examined, even said to have received corruption money in the facts of the trial. Black nodes, such as black tomples on the faces of President Prabowo Subianto's assistants, need to be cleaned up immediately to achieve the goal with Indonesia Gold 2045.

Constitutional law expert from Gadjah Mada University Herlambang P Wiratraman said that the selection of people involved and strongly suspected of having a track record of corruption should not be included in President Prabowo Subianto's choice. The reason is that the commitment outlined in the President's state speech can be weakened by its own insider who now serves as his assistant.

Herlambang emphasized that the principle of ethics in government is something that should be owned by public officials. Meanwhile, figures who have violated professional ethics should not enter as public officials. Ethics reflects the competence and actions of a person

"For example, he has been involved in plagiarism until he resigned from campus, it is clear that he has a problematic track record. Or he was involved in manipulation of professors or predatory scientific works," explained Herlambang to VOI, Monday, October 4.

Researcher of the Association for Elections and Democracy (Perludem), Annisa Alfath, sees that there are still problematic names in Prabowo's cabinet candidates showing that the measure of ethics and a clean track record is not a top priority in the election. This will create the impression that the nomination is based on political considerations rather than integrity.

"This has the potential to reduce public trust and erode government legitimacy if these figures are involved in future scandals," said Annisa.

Jalan Semar Prabowo Subianto

Chairman of the Nusantara Awakening Party, Anas Urbaningrum, also spoke out about the election of assistants who are members of the Red and White cabinet. The former chairman of the Democratic Party said that the leader who was willing to be guided by Semar (and the authentic Punakawan) would uphold the goal of the state and be loyal to the line of defending the interests of the people. Anas emphasized that if this path was taken, the legacy would be remembered throughout history.

"President Prabowo must know very well the importance of avoiding himself from Sengkuni's whispers. The politics of the Sengkuni is not only dredging, but also dangerous. Don't forget too, the Dursasana and Citraksa-Citraction models are also often looking for ways to enter the circle of whispers and palace style. Oiya, it is important to avoid also whispers from the Togogs. Let Togog stay in its conventional territory, become a guide for the giants," said Anas.

Anas Urbaningrum added that President Prabowo Subianto's patience and loyalty in building the nation was a way of praying for him and had given hope to all Indonesian people.

"Setia and patience in the guide of Jalan Semar is a good and right choice. We all trust and fully support that President Prabowo always Eling lan Waspodo and be patient and follow Jalan Semar, and do not provide space for Sengkuni, Togog, Dursasana, Citraksa-Citraction and the like," he said.

Prabowo Subianto's night path has been said by his father, Soemitro Djojohadikoesoemo. He said Prabowo must be more steadfast and stronger. And this is not a problem how he was beaten but how he was able to survive. "I am very proud of Prabowo who is currently strong," Sumitro said in Soemitro's biography Djojohadikoesoemo entitled Traces of the Fighters' Resistance/

Soemitro also said that he really appreciates and respects the attitude of his son who dares to take responsibility if there is a mistake in his duty. He added that in no matter how dark there will be new people who will help as long as everything has to be passed with courage.

"Never feel sorry for yourself, don't be revenge, this is your own life, so face it," Soemitro said in his book.

President Asks All Laws To Be Reviewed

President Prabowo Subianto is a trained figure and always maintains politeness. His sensitivity in reading the situation should not be doubted. Therefore, the former and General of Kopasus asked his assistant Minister of Law (Menkum) Supratman Andi Agtas to review all laws to ministerial regulations.

This basis made Supratman firmly convey it during the inaugural session with commission XIII which is also a new commission at the Senayan parliament building, Central Jakarta.

"Especially for regulatory factors, I would like to convey to ladies and gentlemen that the first thing, the President assigned us to conduct a review of all laws and regulations, including ministerial regulations," Supratman said in a meeting with Commission XIII DPR RI, Senayan, Central Jakarta, Monday, November 4th.

Harmonization and synchronization of all regulations stated that Supratman was what President Prabowo Subianto wanted in realizing Indonesia Gold 2045. In addition, the ministry of law also hopes to work more transparently and accountably in the future.

"To build the Ministry of Law to become a more transparent, accountable Ministry and all personnel who will work together to support government programs under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto can run," he added.