3 hours ago
9
February 12, 2025 | 10:32 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Defense stated that the appointment of Deddy Corbuzier as a special staff to the Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has complied with official regulations.
Head of the Public Relations Bureau of the Ministry of Defense Secretariat General, Frega Ferdinand Wenas Inkiriwang, said that all procedures for the appointment of special staff in Presidential Regulation Number 137 of 2024 concerning Special Presidential Advisors, Special Presidential Envoys, Special Presidential Staff, and Special Vice Presidential Staff have been carried out.
Prior to the selection, Frega mentioned that the name of the prospective special staff must first be reported to the State Secretariat Ministry for approval by the President.
"The entire process goes through the Presidential Regulation. We cannot appoint special staff without a Presidential Regulation," said Frega when contacted by Tempo on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Deddy was inaugurated by Sjafrie as the Special Staff of the MoD for Social Communication and Public at the Ministry of Defense office in Jakarta on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Frega admitted not knowing who proposed Deddy Corbuzier's name to become a special staff. "Perhaps it was assessed at the internal level of the Ministry of Defense," said Frega.
Aside from Deddy, four other people were inaugurated as MoD special staff yesterday. They are retired Major General TNI Sudrajat as the MoD Special Staff for Defense Diplomacy, Kris Wijoyo Soepandji as the MoD Special Staff for State Administration, Lenis Kogoya as the MoD Special Staff for National Sovereignty of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia, and Indra Irawan as the MoD Special Staff for Defense Economics. In addition, there is also Sylvia Efi Widyantari Sumarlin as the MoD Special Assistant for Cyber Security.
Deddy Corbuzier is known as an influencer who often defends government programs on social media. His recent activities on social media have sparked public protests.
For example, Deddy Corbuzier criticized children's complaints about the free nutritious meal menu (MBG) through his video post on social media on January 17, 2025. He deemed it necessary for children to be grateful for being given free food by the government. "Pala lu pea (Your head is dumb)," said Deddy.
Chairperson of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) Ai Maryati Solihah considered Deddy Corbuzier's action to be psychological violence against children. "Of course, this is a form of psychological violence for children who are called such. So, I do not want that to happen," said Maryati when contacted by Tempo on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Editor’s Choice: A Glimpse into Deddy Corbuzier's Salary and Benefits as Defense Minister's Special Staff
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
A Glimpse into Deddy Corbuzier's Salary and Benefits as Defense Minister's Special Staff
15 jam lalu
Here's a peek into the salary and benefits that Deddy Corbuzier will receive as the Defense Minister's Special Staff.
Deddy Corbuzier Tapped as Special Staff to Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
18 jam lalu
Along with Deddy Corbuzier, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin also inaugurated five other special staff members.
Flooded with TikTok Tourists, Italy's Ski Resort is in Chaos and Locals Are Angry
7 hari lalu
A ski resort in Italy has suddenly been flooded with tourists after a TikTok video uploaded by an influencer went viral.
Ministry of Defense Imposes Sanction on Staff Whose Child Involved in Hit and Run
11 hari lalu
The sanctions for a Ministry of Defense civil servant include the withdrawal of their official license plates, which will not be renewed.
Police Identify 85 Influencers Involved in Online Gambling
21 November 2024
The Indonesian National Police identified 85 content creators or social media influencers suspected of promoting online gambling.
AGO Denies Searching Budi Arie Setiadi's Special Staff Office in Connection with Online Gambling Case
11 November 2024
Attorney General's Office (AGO) denied reports that the agency had conducted a search of the room of Budi Arie's special staff.
President Prabowo Attends Handover Ceremony at Ministry of Defense
22 Oktober 2024
The Minister of Defense post was previously held by President Prabowo Subianto.
OJK Greenlights Crypto Promotion from Influencers
13 Agustus 2024
OJK said that influencers on social media are allowed to promote crypto from official operators to disseminate financial literacy.
Government Ministers Requests for Additional Budget for 2025
17 Juni 2024
Several Ministries have requested for a larger budget in relation to the move to the new capital city Nusantara (IKN)
MUI: Youtubers, Influencers Obligated to Pay Zakat
31 Mei 2024
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) determined that muslim YouTubers and social media influencers or celebgrams are required to pay zakat.
