BPK: Merpati is Mismanaged
15 April 2014 03:40 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Financial Audit Board (BPK) suggested that there has been a mismanagement of Merpati Nusantara Airlines. "We recommend a realistic business plan and optimum management for better fleet, which cover cost and competitiveness," said BPK Chief Hadi Poernomo in a press conference.
BPK reported that during 2009 to September 2013, Merpati gained lesser revenue than its operational cost, causing the government-owned airline to suffer losses. In 2010, BPK noted Rp103.3 billion worth of loss, increasing significantly in each year that it finally reached Rp658.6 billion in 2013.
The sort of losses caused debts to mount, tallying into Rp7.29 trillion per October 31. BPK audit also recovered a number of negligence on planning. The ineffective management on delayed and cancelled flights have cost the airline over Rp22.84 billion. Other number include left over from pioneer flights of Rp8.64 billion, losses from Joint Operational Flight (KSO) of Rp31.24 billion, and inefficient insurance payment of US$3.56 million.
Aside of recommending a more realistic business plan, BPK also requested Merpati to consider flight plans over troubled fleet, as well as to strategically plan pioneer flights and Joint Operational Flight. Moreover, BPK appealed to the government to provide comprehensive rescue solution using Asset Management Company (PT PPA).
ANGGA SUKMA WIJAYA
