MEMBER of Commission II of the Indonesian House of Representatives from the Democratic Faction, Rezka Oktoberia, brought up the running of the husband of the Indonesian KPU Commissioner, Betty Espilon Idroos, in the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Head Elections (Pilkada). This was conveyed by Rezka in a hearing held on Tuesday (10/9).
“The integrity and neutrality of the KPU, although only they and God know, but I as a partner must convey it,” said Rezka at the DPR RI Building.
“One of the commissioner’s extended family is competing in the 2024 Pilkada, (namely) Mrs. Betty’s husband,” he continued.
Rezka requested that Betty’s husband’s nomination be noted in this RDP. The reason is, Betty is a member of the KPU at the central level. It is known that Betty’s husband is Zulkarnain Awat Amir who is listed as a prospective candidate for the Central Maluku regent in the 2024 Pilkada.
“If indeed while the regional election stages are underway, he is inactive, we will deactivate him. What will happen in the future? Don’t let there be any findings that become homework for the DKPP,” said Rezka, proposing.
Betty herself did not attend the RDP. However, the Chairman of the Indonesian KPU Mochammad Afifuddin said that since May 2024, Betty has resigned as the Maluku Regional Coordinator (Korwil). According to him, Betty has also declared that she will not be involved in decision-making related to her husband’s candidacy.
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“She has declared that she will not be involved in decisions if they are related to the region where her husband is running. And we all know about this,” Afifuddin emphasized.
Meanwhile, Chairman of Commission II of the Indonesian House of Representatives Ahmad Doli Kurnia emphasized that the most important thing about Zulkarnain’s nomination as Betty’s husband in the 2024 Pilkada contest is the formal or legal aspect. For him, all parties must monitor this.
Moreover, Doli said the potential to exploit one’s position could not only be done by the husband or wife of a KPU RI commissioner, but all parties. Therefore, he invited all stakeholders in the 2024 Pilkada to jointly monitor this matter.
“It is not necessarily the husband or wife of the organizer, if they do not supervise, they can also abuse their authority. So we are placed the same in front of the law and regulations,” he said. (Z-8)
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Betty Epsilon Idroos: The KPU Commissioner at the Center of a Controversy
Betty Epsilon Idroos, a commissioner of the Indonesian General Election Commission (KPU), has recently found herself at the center of a controversy surrounding her husband’s candidacy in the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Head Elections (Pilkada). The issue was brought to light by Rezka Oktoberia, a member of Commission II of the Indonesian House of Representatives, during a hearing on Tuesday (10/9) [[1]].
Rezka raised concerns about the integrity and neutrality of the KPU, citing Betty’s husband, Zulkarnain Awat Amir, as a prospective candidate for the Central Maluku regent in the 2024 Pilkada. This has led to questions about whether Betty’s position as a KPU commissioner could potentially influence the election outcome.
In response to these concerns, Betty has resigned as the Maluku Regional Coordinator (Korwil) since May 2024 and has declared that she will not be involved in decision-making related to her husband’s candidacy [[1]]. The Chairman of the Indonesian KPU, Mochammad Afifuddin, emphasized that Betty has distanced herself from the decision-making process to maintain the KPU’s neutrality.
Despite these assurances, Rezka requested that Betty’s husband’s nomination be noted in the hearing, citing the potential for conflicts of interest [[1]]. The Chairman of Commission II of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Ahmad Doli Kurnia, emphasized the importance of ensuring that Zulkarnain’s nomination does not compromise the integrity of the election process.
Betty Epsilon Idroos is a well-known figure in Indonesian politics, having served as a commissioner of the KPU since 2022 [[2]]. She has been actively involved in promoting voter education and awareness, often appearing as a speaker at events and hearings [[3]].
As the controversy surrounding her husband’s candidacy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this will impact the KPU’s reputation and the outcome of the 2024 Pilkada. One thing is certain, however: the scrutiny surrounding Betty Epsilon Idroos and her role in the KPU will only intensify in the coming weeks and months.
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[[1]]https://mediaindonesia.com/news/2024/09/10/1725986907590bf41b2d3b5d2009cc.jpg
[[2]]https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/BettyEpsilonIdroos
[[3]]https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce00mvzcl4/?locale=sl, https://www.instagram.com/kpujakbar/p/CkbVi9SF5e/
What are the implications of Betty Epsilon Idroos’s husband’s candidacy on the perceived neutrality of the KPU?
The Controversy Surrounding Betty Epsilon Idroos: KPU Commissioner at the Center of a Storm
Betty Epsilon Idroos, a commissioner of the Indonesian General Election Commission (KPU), has recently found herself at the center of a controversy surrounding her husband’s candidacy in the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Head Elections (Pilkada). The issue was brought to light by Rezka Oktoberia, a member of Commission II of the Indonesian House of Representatives, during a hearing on Tuesday (10/9) [[1]].
Rezka raised concerns about the integrity and neutrality of the KPU, citing Betty’s husband, Zulkarnain Awat Amir, as a prospective candidate for the Central Maluku regent in the 2024 Pilkada. This has led to questions about whether Betty’s position as a KPU commissioner could potentially influence the election outcome.
In response to these concerns, Betty has resigned as the Maluku Regional Coordinator (Korwil) since May 2024 and has declared that she will not be involved in decision-making related to her husband’s candidacy [[1]]. The Chairman of the Indonesian KPU, Mochammad Afifuddin, emphasized that Betty has distanced herself from the decision-making process to maintain the KPU’s neutrality.
Despite these assurances, Rezka requested that Betty’s husband’s nomination be noted in the hearing, citing the potential for conflicts of interest [[1]]. The Chairman of Commission II of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Ahmad Doli Kurnia, emphasized the importance of ensuring that Zulkarnain’s nomination does not compromise the integrity of the election process.
The Indonesian Electoral System
In Indonesia, the General Election Commission (KPU) is responsible for organizing and overseeing elections at the national and regional levels [[2]]. The KPU is composed of commissioners who are appointed by the President and accountable to the Parliament [[3]]. The KPU’s main functions include voter registration, candidate nomination, election administration, and vote counting.
The Role of Betty Epsilon Idroos
Betty Epsilon Idroos is a well-known figure in Indonesian politics, having served as a commissioner of the KPU since 2022 [[2]]. She has been actively involved in promoting voter education and awareness, often appearing as a speaker at events and hearings [[3]]. Her role in the KPU has been critical in ensuring the integrity and fairness of the electoral process.
The Controversy’s Implications
The controversy surrounding Betty’s husband’s candidacy raises important questions about the integrity of the electoral process and the potential for conflicts of interest. While Betty has taken steps to distance herself
