Not In Line with Basuki, 2 Officials Choose to Resign
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta Governor, Basuki 'Ahok' T Purnama revealed, two officials have resigned during his leadership. The first is Head of Jakarta Industry and Energy Department, Haris Pindratno and Head of Jakarta Water Management Department, Tri Djoko Sri Margianto.
During my tenure, there have been two officials resigned
"During my tenure, there have been two officials resigned," he said, at City Hall, Thursday (12.3).
He also asked Mr. Haris to replace whole street light with Light Emitting Diode (LED). By doing so, it can save electricity payment ach year up to Rp 400 billion, despite its investment worth Rp 1.2 trillion.
Water Management Dept. Head Resignation Doesn't Impact Flood Handling Preparations"I press him to work, and finally he gave up and resigned," he exclaimed.
While for Tri Djoko, Ahok instructed him to complete dam project on the northern coast of Jakarta along 90 kilometers. But until now, it has not been resolved. The fund itself spent Rp 15 trillion.
"Both are give up. I just want they to overcome flood, because our city is on 2.5 meters from sea level. That's why, the dam should be fixed soon. But they cannot do that," he disclosed.
Haris Pindaratno resigned in last August. The reason is due to health problem. While Tri Djoko, resigned on December 2, with the same reason.
