Commission VI DPR RI Forms Garuda Indonesia Rescue Committee

Martin Manurung/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Commission VI of the Indonesian House of Representatives formed a working committee (Panja) for the rescue of the Garuda Indonesia airline after it was approved by the majority of the factions. Directors of Garuda Indonesia," said Head of the Garuda Indonesia rescue committee, Martin Manurung in Jakarta, Wednesday, February 16. Martin explained that later the Panja would work not only to explore management issues within the state-owned airline, but also to explore the options offered by the government. The inaugural Panja meeting was held with the Deputy Minister of SOEs Kartika Wirjoatmodjo and the President Director of PT Garuda Indonesia Irfan Setiaputra.

The Deputy Chairman of Commission VI said the formation of this Panja is also a form of political support for Commission VI of the DPR RI for Garuda Indonesia to survive. "We want Garuda Indonesia as a national flag carrier to be able to stay in the air, to be able to fly, as an airline of national pride," said Martin emphasized. Meanwhile Deputy Minister of SOE II Kartika Wirjoatmodjo appreciated the decision of Commission VI of the Indonesian House of Representatives to form a working committee to save Garuda Indonesia. how did this garuda transform," said Kartika.