Call The TNI A Group, Effendi Simbolon Reported To The DPR MKD

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JAKARTA - Member of Commission I of the DPR from the PDI-P faction, Effendi Simbolon, was reported to the House of Representatives Honorary Court (MKD), Tuesday, September 13.

Effendi was reported to the MKD for calling the TNI a gang. Effendi is also suspected of dividing the relationship between the TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa and Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General Dudung Abdurachman by calling it a dysharmoni.

The report against Effendi was made by the General Chairperson of the Young Generation DPP Penerus Perjuangan Kemerdekaan (GMPPK) Bernard D. Namang or Deni. The complaint was received directly by the Deputy Chairperson of the DPR MKD Nazaruddin Dek Gam in the DPR MKD Meeting Room.

"The identity of the accused Dr. Effendi Muara Sakti Simbolon, member number A163, Jakarta III electoral district, PDI-P faction. Basic complaints, allegations of violating the code of ethics of DPR RI members at the Working Meeting with the Ministry of Defense and the TNI Commander in Commission I. Is that right, sir?" said Nazaruddin in the DPR MKD Meeting Room, Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Tuesday, September 13.

Nazaruddin again confirmed Deni whether the meeting was held on September 5, 2022. In the meeting, Effendi called the TNI a gang and divided the TNI Commander and Army Chief of Staff, thus violating the code of ethics and integrity as members of the council.

"Effendi Simbolon calls the TNI like a gang. This violates the code of ethics of the 1st part, the public interest of Article 2 paragraph 4 in conjunction with the second part, the integrity of Article 3 paragraphs 1 and 4, and Article 4 paragraph 1 and Article 9 paragraph 2, as well as the alleged attempt to lead public opinion, divide between the TNI Commander and Army Chief of Staff. Is that right, sir?" continued Nazaruddin, followed by Deni's nomination.

After the evidence was received, Nazaruddin said the MKD would soon hold a meeting to summon Effendi Simbolon for questioning.

"We have received the evidence, sir. We have received the report, sir, we will immediately hold a meeting as soon as possible we will hold a meeting to summon you and the defendants," he explained.

Nazaruddin then submitted evidence of receiving the report to the complainant. "I am Nazaruddin Dek Gam, Deputy Chair of the MKD. I submit this as a sign of receipt of the individual report, sir," he concluded.

Previously, member of Commission I DPR RI Effendi Simbolon said the TNI was like a gang during a working meeting with the TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, last Monday, September 5.

Effendi initially wanted to get an explanation from Andika about what really happened to the TNI. The question was related to his findings on infrastructure or disobedience, disharmoni, and non-compliance within the country's defense institution.

"This TNI is like this gang. It's more about mass organizations. There is no compliance," said Effendi.