Polemik Asisten Stafsus Presiden, Apa Tugas dan Berapa Gajinya

Summary

The video script discusses a recent social media controversy involving a former assistant to a special staff member of the Indonesian president. The uproar began after an accusation of false information on social media, which led to public apologies and account closures. The debate also highlights the role and effectiveness of the presidential special staff, their salaries, and concerns over overlapping duties with other governmental bodies. Experts suggest that future administrations evaluate the effectiveness and recruitment of special staff to ensure proper accountability and avoid the perception of positions being used for political favors.

Takeaways

• 📢 The special presidential staff has become a focus of attention due to a social media controversy.
• 💻 A former assistant to the special staff caused a stir on social media, with netizens questioning the performance and high salaries of the presidential staff.
• 🚨 The controversy began with a post by user @luffy decahyo on September 4, 2024, about a project in Tulung Agung, East Java.
• ❌ Yasmin Nur, a former assistant special staff member, responded on September 6, 2024, calling the post false and threatening legal action.
• 🙏 Yasmin later apologized to the public and the cabinet secretariat, closing her social media account after the incident.
• 👨‍💼 Yasmin clarified that she had resigned from her position as an assistant to the presidential special staff in 2023.
• 📄 The duties of the presidential special staff are outlined in Presidential Regulation No. 17 of 2012, which involves assisting the president with specific tasks.
• 💰 The salaries of special staff, their assistants, and their aides are regulated, with salaries ranging from IDR 19.5 million to IDR 51 million monthly.
• 📊 Public policy experts, like Cecep Darmawan, argue that there is overlap between the roles of the special staff and other government bodies, affecting their effectiveness.
• 🔍 Critics suggest that the next government should evaluate the role of the special staff, to ensure clear duties, accountability, and avoid the perception of favoritism or power distribution.

Q & A

What sparked the controversy involving the former assistant of the special presidential staff?

The controversy began with a social media post by @luffydecahyo on September 4, 2024, where he shared an experience working on a project in Tulung Agung, East Java. Yasmin Nur, through her X account @yasminsakti, responded by accusing @luffydecahyo of spreading false information and threatened legal action. Yasmin later apologized publicly and deleted her account.

What role did Yasmin Nur play in the controversy, and what actions did she take afterward?

Yasmin Nur, who had resigned as an assistant to the special presidential staff in 2023, initially accused @luffydecahyo of spreading hoaxes and threatened to imprison him. However, after the backlash, Yasmin apologized publicly and deactivated her social media account.

When did President Joko Widodo first announce his special presidential staff, and what was notable about it?

President Joko Widodo announced his special presidential staff for the first time on November 21, 2019. What was notable was that he appointed seven young people from various backgrounds to these positions.

What are the primary duties of the special presidential staff as outlined by the 2012 Presidential Regulation?

According to Presidential Regulation No. 17 of 2012, the primary duty of the special presidential staff is to assist the president by performing specific tasks that are not covered by ministries or other government agencies.

How many assistants and aides can a special presidential staff member have, according to the 2018 Presidential Regulation?

Under Presidential Regulation No. 39 of 2018, each special presidential staff member can have up to five assistants, and each assistant can have up to two aides.

What are the monthly salaries for the special presidential staff, assistants, and aides?

The monthly salary for special presidential staff is IDR 51 million, for assistants IDR 32.5 million, and for aides IDR 19.5 million, as stipulated in Presidential Regulation No. 144 of 2015.

What criticism has been raised regarding the effectiveness of the special presidential staff's performance?

Public policy expert Cecep Darmawan noted that there is often overlapping authority between the special presidential staff and other government agencies, which can hinder their effectiveness. This has led to concerns that the positions might be used as political rewards.

What issues have been raised about the recruitment process for the special presidential staff?

There are concerns about the recruitment process, including a perception that the positions may be used for political patronage or as rewards for loyalty, rather than being based on institutional needs and merit.

What recommendations have been made to improve the effectiveness of the special presidential staff?

Experts recommend that the government clearly define the authority, functions, and tasks of the special presidential staff to prevent overlaps with other institutions. There is also a call for greater accountability and transparency in the recruitment process.

What is the public’s perception of the special presidential staff, according to this transcript?

Many in the public are questioning whether the special presidential staff and their large salaries are justified, especially given the concerns about overlapping duties and the effectiveness of their work.