Headline: Rieke Diah Pitaloka of PDIP Refuses MKD DPR Invitation, Questions Verification Process
In a recent development, Member of Parliament (DPR) and a key figure in the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), Rieke Diah Pitaloka, has publicly stated that she will not attend a hearing at the DPR’s Ethics Council (MKD DPR) amid allegations of provoking the discussion around the potential increase of Value-Added Tax (PPN) to 12%.
Rieke, in a letter uploaded on her official Instagram account, mentioned that she was unable to attend the MKD DPR hearing due to her current duties as a member of parliament, stating that she was on official business alongside her fellow DPR members during the legislature’s recess.
In her letter, Rieke also questioned the authenticity of the MKD DPR’s summon, asking for confirmation regarding the originating document number 743/PW.09/12/2024, dated December 27, 2024. She expressed her concern about receiving the summon via WhatsApp, rather than through official channels.
Additionally, Rieke raised concerns about the verification process of the witnesses’ statements, requesting the MKD DPR to provide detailed information about the outcome of this process, as specified in the DPR RI Regulation Number 2 Year 2015 on Procedural Rules of the DPR Ethics Council.
The MKD DPR has acknowledged receiving a complaint against Rieke, with the grievance centered around her statement advocating for the postponement of the PPN 12% increase during the DPR’s plenary session.
Chairman of the MKD DPR, Nazaruddin Dek Gam, confirmed receiving the complaint and subsequently summoning Rieke. However, due to the ongoing recess and the absence of DPR members from their constituencies, the hearing has been postponed. Dek Gam assured that further steps would be taken once the DPR resumes its activities.
