Calls Mount for Gus Miftah’s Removal as Presidential Envoy
Public Outcry Grows Over Viral Video of Presidential EnvoyS Profanity
Jakarta – A video of Miftah Maulana Habiburrahman,better known as Gus Miftah,using profanity towards a street vendor selling iced tea has sparked outrage across the country. The incident has fueled calls for President Prabowo Subianto to remove Gus Miftah from his position as Special Envoy for Religious Harmony and the Development of Places of Worship.
Gerindra Party Deputy Chairman Budi Djiwandono expressed disappointment over Gus miftah’s remarks, emphasizing the importance of respectful conduct from leaders.
“We regret any statements that are inappropriate. Such actions should be evaluated, especially when they come from someone in a leadership position,” Djiwandono stated at the Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Wednesday.
While acknowledging the public outcry, Djiwandono deferred the decision on Gus Miftah’s future to President Prabowo.
“We will leave any decisions regarding this matter to the President. We accept all input and criticism from the public,” he added.
Gus miftah, however, declined to comment on the mounting pressure for his removal.
“Don’t ask me about that, don’t ask me about that. it’s not within my authority, it’s not within my authority,” he told reporters at the Ora Aji Islamic Boarding School in Sleman, yogyakarta, on Wednesday.
Despite the controversy, Gus Miftah expressed his intention to reflect on his actions and learn from the experience.
“I also want to thank netizens. As of their comments, the video went viral. The lesson for me is to be more self-aware, introspective, and learn from this,” he said.
Previously, Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi revealed that President Prabowo had already reprimanded Gus Miftah over the incident.
Prabowo Calls for Apology After Aide’s Remarks Spark Outrage
President’s Chief of Staff Delivers Message to Aide, Urging Apology to Indonesian Citizen
Washington D.C. – Following a public outcry over controversial remarks made by a presidential aide, President Prabowo Subianto has intervened, calling for a direct apology to the individual involved.
The controversy erupted after Gus Miftah, a special envoy to the President, made comments deemed insensitive and hurtful towards Sunhaji, an Indonesian citizen. The President, through his Chief of Staff, Teddy Indra Wijaya, has instructed Gus Miftah to issue a public apology to Sunhaji.
“The President has expressed his concern and has instructed gus Miftah to apologize directly to Mr. Sunhaji,” stated Hasan, a spokesperson for the President’s office. “It is highly likely that Mr. Sunhaji was deeply hurt by the remarks made.”
Hasan emphasized the importance of this incident as a learning chance for all government officials. He stressed the need for caution and sensitivity when interacting with the public, notably those facing daily struggles.
“This serves as a valuable lesson for all of us in government,” Hasan said. “We must be mindful of our words and actions, especially when dealing with ordinary citizens who are working hard to make ends meet.”
The President’s swift response highlights the management’s commitment to accountability and respect for all Indonesians.
Prabowo Under Fire as Aide’s Profanity Sparks National Outrage, Demands for Removal Mount
Jakarta – A viral video capturing Presidential Envoy gus Miftah using profanity towards a street vendor selling iced tea has ignited a firestorm of controversy across Indonesia. The incident has prompted nationwide calls for President Prabowo Subianto to dismiss Gus Miftah from his role as Special Envoy for Religious Harmony and the Growth of Places of Worship.
Gerindra Party Deputy Chairman Budi Djiwandono expressed disappointment with Gus Miftah’s remarks, underscoring the necessity for leaders to maintain respectful conduct. While acknowledging the public outcry, Djiwandono left the decision regarding Gus Miftah’s future to President Prabowo’s discretion.
Gus Miftah, however, declined to comment on the mounting pressure for his removal. He did, though, express an intention to reflect on his actions and learn from the experience.
Previously, Head of the Presidential Interaction Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi revealed that president Prabowo had already reprimanded Gus Miftah over the incident.
Adding fuel to the fire,President Prabowo,currently in Washington D.C., has intervened, instructing Gus Miftah to publicly apologize to the street vendor, Sunhaji, for his insensitive remarks. This directive came through President Prabowo’s Chief of Staff, Teddy Indra Wijaya, who conveyed the president’s concern and emphasized the lasting hurt such comments can inflict.
Hasan, a spokesperson for the President’s office, underscored the gravity of this incident, highlighting its significance as a learning prospect for all government officials. He stressed the crucial need for
caution and sensitivity when interacting with the public, notably those struggling to make ends meet.