Adian Napitupulu: Ampun Pak Menteri, Komisaris Itu Mengawasi Internal!

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) not only seek profit, but can also act as agents of development and have a significant role in boosting the economy amidst the pandemic. Therefore, the appointment of SOE management must be based on competence, not solely on securing seats. Adian Napitupulu, a PDI-P politician, stated that there were errors in the duties of SOE commissioners. Adian also addressed the issue of the placement of Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and Indonesian National Police (Polri) members in SOEs. Minister Erick Thohir's reshuffling of SOE management has recently drawn criticism. Commissioner positions in several SOEs have again been filled by politicians and volunteers supporting President Joko Widodo. Erick Thohir has been tinkering with SOEs since he took office and will continue to do so. From the outset, he has been determined to overhaul and restructure 142 SOEs for efficiency, refocusing, and the realization of Good Corporate Governance (GCG). Erick's clean-up initiatives have received public support, with hopes of freeing SOEs from the mafia and political shackles. To date, distributing commissioner positions to politicians and regime supporters has been a common practice in state-owned enterprises. Meanwhile, Erick Thohir denied any favoritism in the appointment of high-ranking SOE officials. The selection process was conducted according to procedures that prioritized competence and without pressure. So, why are the ranks of SOE commissioners still dominated by politicians and volunteers who support the regime? Watch the full video.