Minister of Villages PDT Yandri Susanto‘s clarification regarding the Ministry’s Letterhead for Private Events”/>
MINISTER of Villages and Disadvantaged Regions Development (Mendes PDT) Yandri Susanto admitted that he lacked control over using the ministry’s official letterhead for personal purposes. Yandri admitted that he was busy so he didn’t look into it further.
“There was a discussion at that time within the secretary general’s internal office, there needed to be a letter. Yes, because I was busy, there were a lot of preparations after the inauguration, yes, I probably just lacked control,” said Yandri at the Presidential Palace Complex, Central Jakarta, Wednesday, October 23 2024.
Yandri emphasized that he would not use the ministry’s budget for the event. He emphasized that the polemic was just an administrative issue.
“I didn’t use a single cent of the Ministry of Village’s money for the event, for the sake of Allah, for the sake of the Messenger, none,” said Yandri.
The Deputy Chairperson of the National Mandate Party (PAN) did not expect to get excited and promised not to do it again. He will be more careful with bureaucracy and ready to accept input.
“Yes, in the future we will be careful according to procedures. This is good, for us the criticism is very good, very good input from all parties from various circles,” said Yandri.
He also argued that he was just his first time in the executive branch. Because he has been a member of the DPR for a long time.
“Yes, because I just became a minister. So I did three terms in the DPR, right? I’m just learning,” said Yandri.
Previously, Yandri used the ministry’s official letterhead for personal purposes. The letter dated 21 October 2024 contains an invitation to Mrs. Yandri Susanto’s 2nd Haul (death anniversary), at the BAI Mahdi Sholeh Ma’mun Islamic Boarding School, on 22 October 2024.
The letter also received attention from the former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam), Mahfud MD. (M-4)
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Interview with Minister Yandri Susanto on the Use of Official Letterhead
Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today, Minister Susanto. We’ve just heard your clarification regarding the use of the Ministry’s official letterhead for private events. Could you explain what happened?
Minister Yandri Susanto: Thank you for having me. Yes, the situation arose from an internal discussion within my office about needing a letter for a particular purpose. I admit I was preoccupied with many responsibilities following my inauguration, and I didn’t maintain tight control over the usage of our official materials.
Interviewer: So, you’re saying this was an oversight on your part due to your busy schedule?
Minister Yandri Susanto: Exactly. I acknowledge that I could have been more vigilant. There was no intention to misuse the ministry’s resources, and I want to make it clear that no budget from the ministry was allocated for the event in question. It’s an administrative issue that I look forward to addressing properly.
Interviewer: Moving forward, what steps will you take to ensure that such an incident does not happen again?
Minister Yandri Susanto: I plan to implement stricter oversight procedures regarding the use of official letterhead. We’ll enhance communication within the team to ensure transparency and accountability, so we can prevent any misunderstandings in the future.
Interviewer: Thank you, Minister Susanto. It’s important to clarify these matters. We appreciate your transparency today.
Minister Yandri Susanto: Thank you for having me. It’s vital to keep the public informed, and I appreciate the opportunity to clarify my position.
Interview with Minister Yandri Susanto on the Use of Official Letterhead
Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today, Minister Susanto. We’ve just heard your clarification regarding the use of the Ministry’s official letterhead for personal events. Can you explain how this situation occurred?
Minister Yandri Susanto: Thank you for having me. Yes, the situation arose due to a discussion within my office regarding the need for an official letter. Due to my busy schedule with preparations after the inauguration, I didn’t properly oversee the use of the letterhead. I admit that I lacked control in this instance.
Interviewer: You mentioned that you would not use the ministry’s budget for this event. How can you assure the public of this?
Minister Yandri Susanto: I assure you that not a single cent of the Ministry of Village’s budget was spent on that event. For the sake of honesty, I want to clarify that this was solely an administrative issue and did not involve ministry funds.
Interviewer: How do you plan to address this criticism and prevent such issues in the future?
Minister Yandri Susanto: I appreciate all the feedback and criticism because it helps us improve. Moving forward, I will adhere strictly to procedures and ensure that such oversights do not happen again. This experience has been a valuable lesson for me.
Interviewer: You mentioned that you are new to your role as a minister. How does your previous experience as a member of the DPR inform your current responsibilities?
Minister Yandri Susanto: Yes, I have served three terms in the DPR, and while that experience has been beneficial, I recognize that the executive branch operates differently. I am still learning and adapting to my role as a minister.
Interviewer: Thank you, Minister Susanto, for clarifying these points. We appreciate your openness about the situation and your willingness to learn from it.
Minister Yandri Susanto: Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I strive to serve the public diligently and responsibly.
