CAK IMIN JAWAB LUHUT! SOAL HILIRISASI: MAU ADU DATA AYO. TOM LEMBONG: ADA KEBAKARAN BESAR DI TIM 02

Summary

In a heated political discourse, Vice Presidential candidate Muhaimin Iskandar challenges Maritime and Investment Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Panjaitan to a data face-off regarding the government's controversial downstreaming policies, which Muhaimin criticizes as reckless. The debate ignites further when Luhut accuses Tom Lembong, a supporter of Muhaimin, of overestimating his contributions to President Jokowi's administration. Amidst this political skirmish, Luhut emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and intellectual honesty, highlighting improvements in poverty rates and education as evidence of successful governance. The exchange underscores deep tensions within Indonesian politics, centering on economic strategies, leadership qualities, and the ethical responsibilities of future leaders.

Takeaways

• 😲 There was a heated debate between vice presidential candidates Gibran and Muhaimin, with Gibran criticizing the government's 'haphazard' downstreaming efforts.
• 😠 Coordinating Minister Luhut was angered by comments from Tom Lembong about providing debate notes to Jokowi.
• 🤨 Gibran repeatedly mentioned LFP (lithium iron phosphate) in the debate, but his running mate Muhaimin seemed unaware of what it is.
• 😏 Tom Lembong brushed off attacks from Luhut and Gibran's team, likening it to a 'backfire'.
• 🧐 Muhaimin challenged Luhut to check the data and see the lack of benefits from mining for local communities.
• 😣 The Governor of North Maluku admitted high economic growth from mining has not benefited locals.
• 😕 Jokowi previously praised the 27% economic growth in North Maluku from mining activities.
• 😟 The North Maluku Governor complained to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani about the lack of local benefits.
• 🤔 Tom Lembong helped answer a question for Jokowi in a 2015 forum, leading to mockery.
• 😮 The North Maluku Governor who complained, Abdul Ghani Kasuba, has since been arrested for graft.

Q & A

What sparked the criticism between Luhut, Muhaimin Iskandar, and Tom Lembong?

The criticism was sparked by the vice presidential candidate debate between Gibran Rakabuming and Muhaimin Iskandar on January 21st. In the debate, Gibran mocked Muhaimin for getting debate notes from Tom Lembong, which angered Luhut and led to criticism between them.

How did Tom Lembong respond to the attacks from Luhut and Bahlil?

Tom Lembong responded lightheartedly, saying it seemed like there was a big fire on Gibran's debate team that caused ministers like Luhut and Bahlil to come down from the mountain. He called it a case of "the weapon backfiring".

What did Abdul Ghani Kasuba tell Sri Mulyani about North Maluku's 27% economic growth?

Despite the high 27% economic growth, Governor Abdul Ghani Kasuba told Sri Mulyani that the local people did not benefit at all from that growth. He said if they are careful with growth it will be hard to maintain it.

What did Muhaimin say he was willing to do with Luhut regarding mining benefits?

Muhaimin said he was willing to go check the actual field conditions directly with Luhut to verify the benefits and downsides of mining. He wants to prove that the amount of money going to the state is very small compared to the damage caused.

What was Tom Lembong's analogy about the vice presidential debate?

Tom Lembong compared the fallout from the debate to a big fire on Gibran's debate team, with ministers like Luhut having to rush down the mountain as firefighters. He called it a case of their attack backfiring.

How did Jokowi previously boast about North Maluku's economic growth?

In November 2022, Jokowi boasted that North Maluku's economy grew by 27%, unparalleled anywhere else in the world. He mentioned Weda Bay as an example of massive provincial growth.

What happened after Gibran mentioned Tom Lembong's name multiple times?

After Gibran mentioned Tom's name multiple times, it caused his name to trend on Twitter. Tom considered it a strategic failure that backfired on Gibran's debate team.

What two issues did Muhaimin want to prove regarding mining?

Muhaimin wants to prove two things - first, that the amount of money going to the state from mining is very small compared to the damage caused. Second, that local communities do not benefit from or enjoy the massive profits.

Why can't Governor Kasuba debate Luhut now regarding growth?

Governor Abdul Ghani Kasuba is currently detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) due to a gratification case of buying and selling positions. So he is unable to debate Luhut presently.

What was Tom Lembong's past position under Jokowi's administration?

Tom Lembong previously served under President Jokowi's administration as the Minister of Trade.