Moeldoko's Clarification: The Folding Bike From Daniel Mananta Is Not For Jokowi

Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko receiving the bicycle given to President Jokowi. (Documentation: Presidential Staff Office)

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff (KSP) Moeldoko clarified the issue of giving bicycles from Daniel Mananta, CEO of Damn! I Love Indonesia and the CEO of PT Roda Maju Bahagia, Hendra who was previously mentioned for President Joko Widodo.

Moeldoko said the fifteen bicycles that were delivered directly to the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) were not intended for Jokowi or Moeldoko himself.

"Mas Daniel and Hendra came to the KSP to hand over the bicycles to the KSP. Not at all to Pak Jokowi," said Moeldoko in a virtual press conference, Wednesday, October 28.

Moeldoko said, Jokowi himself admitted that he was shocked when he saw that many people thought that the bicycle was a gratification for him, until it was highlighted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

"Pak Jokowi is shocked, he doesn't understand matters like this. So, I emphasize, this bicycle is for the Office of the Presidential Chief of Staff, not Mr. Jokowi," said Moeldoko.

The news began with a press release sent by the Presidential Staff Office. In the broadcast, the bicycle that was given was intended for Jokowi. In response to this, Moeldoko admitted that there were editorial errors in writing the broadcasts that were distributed.

"It was an editorial error, a misunderstanding. That's why, I decided right now for the KSP to convey it," he explained.

It is known, Daniel Mananta, CEO of Damn! I Love Indonesia and the CEO of PT Roda Maju, Bahagia Hendra, gave a gift in the form of an ecosmo 10 Sp Damn folding bicycle. This bicycle was specially made to commemorate the 92nd Youth Pledge on October 28.

In the KSP press release, it was stated that the former music tv presenter gave a special edition folding bicycle of the Youth Pledge to President Joko Widodo through the Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko.

Daniel explained that this bicycle is one hundred percent made in the country in collaboration with PT Roda Maju Bahagia. According to him, during this pandemic, all parties are required to be creative and develop innovative ideas.

"In a global pandemic situation, I hope this nation can get through it soon. We are sure that this nation has been tested and can rise again from various problems. Through creativity, our products can be equal to other countries globally," said Daniel when he handed over it. the bike.