BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Driven by Corruption Cases, KSPI Tutut hits President Jokowi

Merdeka.com – The president of the Confederation of Indonesian Workers ‘Unions (KSPI), said Iqbal, officially sent a letter calling for the rescue of workers’ funds from BPJS Ketenagakerjaan to the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). Following the alleged criminal act Corruption worth Rp. 20 trillion which are wrapped around BPJS Ketenagakerjaan.

“KSPI sent a letter two days ago to the Attorney General’s office. The letter to AGO has been officially sent to President Joko Widodo. KSPI believes that President Jokowi will stand firm on suspicion of corruption.” he said in a press release. virtual press conference, Monday (15/2).

KSPI is confident that President Jokowi will be fierce in the face of the corruption affair against BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. “We are sure that indications of alleged corruption of Rs 20 trillion due to mismanagement of investment funds for three consecutive years will be a matter of concern for President Jokowi,” he said.

The boss of KSPI said the decision to send a letter to AGO and Jokowi was due to their cooperation in tackling various cases of corruption in the country. As with the corruption cases within Jiwasraya and Asabri, including those currently involved in BPJS Ketenagakerjaan.

“KSPI and the workers all over Indonesia are very haqqul yaqin, Mr. President Joko Widodo will be careful and take action if the alleged indication of Rp 20 trillion due to mismanagement of investment funds in BP Jamsostek is taken, ”he added.

Also, continued Iqbal, the former governor of the DKI Jakarta he is also judged as a strong person in the fight against corruption. According to him, this attitude is reflected in President Jokowi’s decision to also punish his two collaborators who were found to be involved in corruption.

“Two of his ministers were in Mr. Jokowi’s cabinet, he acted. In fact, for the Asabri and Jiwasraya cases, Mr. Jokowi acted through the device,” he explained.

BPJS Ketenagakerjaan’s response to suspected corruption investigations

The Social Security Administration of Employment (BPJS) or BPJamsostek responded to the investigative process conducted by the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office (AGO) into alleged criminal cases Corruption in financial management and investment funds.

BPJamsostek Deputy Director of Public and Interagency Relations, Irvansyah Utoh Banja said that if the investigative process is conducted by AGO, it should always prioritize the principle of the presumption of innocence. He also revealed that his party is respecting the ongoing investigation process.

“BPJamsostek management is ready to provide information in a transparent manner to ensure that investment management has been carried out in accordance with established governance,” he said in a statement received by merdeka.com on Tuesday ( 19/1).

On the process of researching the alleged corruption issues that took place in Kejagung, he hopes it does not cause speculation and anxiety in the community.

“BPJamsostek hopes this process will not cause speculation and public unrest as the government strives to restore the national economy,” he said.

“Regarding the material of the investigation, we have no information, this should be confirmed directly with the Indonesian AGO,” he continued.

Further, Irvansyah explained the financial management and investment funds suspected of corruption cases to the AGO. According to him, BPJamsostek’s operational activities, including fund management, have been periodically monitored and audited by the internal oversight unit, supervisor Dewas and various authorized institutions, namely BPK, OJK, KPK and the accounting firm.

“The BPJamsostek audit results of these institutions from 2016 to 2019 were awarded the title of Fair Without Modification (WTM) / Fair Without Exception (WTP). BPJamsostek also always submits the audit results of the financial report (LK) and of the program management report (LPP).) to the public via the mass media, ”he said.

Irvansyah, added that the financial management that is carried out also referred to the investment instruments and limits stipulated in Government Regulation No. 99 of 2013 and Government Regulation No. 55 of 2015, as well as in several OJK regulations.

Meanwhile, regarding the selection of investment partners, Irvansyah says his party already has strict rules and always cooperates with the best partners.

“BPJamsostek’s investment strategy always prioritizes aspects of compliance, prudence and good governance in order to achieve fully optimal results for participants with measurable risks,” he said.

Irvansyah detailed that the management of the BPJamsostek fund as of December 31, 2020 reached IDR 486.38 billion with a return on investment of IDR 3,230 billion, and the YOI reached 7.38%. The assets allocated as of December 31, 2020 are as follows: bonds 64%, stocks 17%, term deposits 10%, mutual funds 8% and direct investment 1%.

Then, on December 31, 2020, up to 98% of BPJamsostek’s share portfolio was invested in LQ45 shares. Investments in mutual funds are also based on underlying assets that have strong fundamentals and good liquidity.

“So that the quality of BPJamsostek’s investment assets is very good, and that the management of the funds has never experienced liquidity problems and is always able to meet the claims obligations towards the participants”, he said. -he declares.

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