Receiving Illegal Levies Case, Basuki Disappointed

Jakarta Vice Governor, Basuki 'Ahok' T Purnama admitted he received complaints from residents over illegal levies case in school that happens when students want take a diploma. Surely, the report makes him disappointed.

This morning, I received a report over illegal levies case on print diplomas, ask for signature cost, for writing a diploma

Basuki has instructed Head of Jakarta Education Department, Lasro Marbun to follow up such case as soon as possible. "This morning, I received a report over illegal levies case on print diplomas, ask for signature cost, for writing a diploma," he said, at City Hall, Friday (8/15).

According to him, the case happens in Jatinegara area, East Jakarta. "But I don't know its nominal. I immediately copy and forward the report to Mr. Lasro. I want you (Mr. Lasro) to follow up the case before you resign," he told.

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He stated that illegal levies case is still rampant and proves there are still many issues that must be addressed. "There is a problem, this mean you (Lasro) do not want to move to the highest post but want to run away," he said.

According to him, civil servants have no right to appoint the position. Because of the prerogative right lies in the local head. "That's my right. Civil servants have no right in it. As for the position, its prerogative right lies in the local head," he exclaimed.

As known, Lasro was asked to resign from his post. Whereas, he has served as Head of Jakarta Education Department since February 2014.