Jakarta, IDN Times – Deputy Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Alexander Marwata, revealed that he received information about the alleged sharing of plots on the land of the National Capital City (IKN) of the Archipelago, East Kalimantan. He got the news from an informant.
“It turns out that IKN land is not all clean and clearing. From our informants, there are already lots of plots divided. The President has also asked the KPK to escort IKN,” said Alex in a written statement quoted on Friday (11/3/2022).
1. KPK investigates allegations for IKN Nusantara plots by AGM Regent
North Penajam Paser Regent, Abdul Gafur Mas’ud (IDN Times/Aryodamar) In January 2022, the Regent of North Penajam Paser, Abdul Gafur Masud (AGM), who became the regional head in the area projected as IKN, was ensnared by the KPK OTT. Alex said that his party would investigate the alleged involvement of AGM in the distribution of the plots.
“Of course, if there is information like that, investigators will investigate it later, to anyone. But I just found out that information, it’s just a rumor. The truth must be sought like that,” he explained.
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2. KPK will monitor the development of IKN Nusantara
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A number of workers complete the land where President Joko Widodo will camp at the zero point of the National Capital Region (IKN) Nusantara in Sepaku District, North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan, Sunday (6/2/2022). (BETWEEN PHOTOS/Bayu Pratama S) Alex added that the KPK was also asked to monitor the IKN development program. The monitoring starts from preparation to infrastructure development.
“In terms of infrastructure, we will certainly coordinate with the PUPR Ministry on how to build it so that there are no corruption irregularities in it,” he said.
3. IKN construction can start on February 15, 2022
A number of construction materials are located in segment three in the National Capital Region (IKN) Nusantara in Sepaku District, North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan, Sunday (6/2/2022). (BETWEEN PHOTOS/Bayu Pratama S) It is known, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has signed the State Capital Law on February 15, 2022. In this way, the construction of the Nusantara IKN can begin.
To lead the IKN, Jokowi appointed Bambang Susantono as the Head of the Authority and Dhony Rahajoe as his deputy. They were sworn in by Jokowi on Thursday, March 10, 2022.
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