TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Jokowi has commented on his recent decision to install former National Narcotics Agency (BNN) chief Comr. Gen. (ret) Budi Waseso, popularly known as Buwas, as the new head of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Jokowi said Bulog must be spearheaded by a tough figure, like Buwas.
“We need a tough figure, someone who is fearless, and honest, someone who has a clear track record in managing Bulog,” Jokowo said at the Grand Sahid Hotel in Jakarta on Monday, April 30, 2018.
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Jokowi said the rice issues called for serious attention as they affected the people’s stomach. “So we need a particular figure that I mentioned,” he said.
The installation of Budi Waseso as Bulog head referred to the State-owned Enterprises Minister’s Decree No. SK-115/MBU/04/2018 on the Removal and Installation of Bulog Board of Directors.
Aside from Buwas’ appointment, the SOE Ministry has dismissed Bulog Finance Director Pardiman, who is replaced by Triyana. The lineup of Bulog Board of Directors was ratified on Friday, April 27, 2018.
CHITRA PARAMAESTI