"This afternoon, the president signed the letter of dismissal (of Karim as Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections)," State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi spoke to reporters on Thursday evening.
On the same occasion, Hadi also expressed the government's appreciation to all law enforcement officials who have worked hard in combating corruption.
"Allow us to express our appreciation to all ...
The narrative follows a pattern where high-level administrative actions (dismissal) are publicly linked to ongoing law enforcement operations (KPK investigation) concerning financial misconduct. The timing of the dismissal, coupled with the statement that no replacement has been appointed, highlights a potential tension between political accountability and administrative continuity. The public expression of appreciation to law enforcement officials serves to frame the government's response as co...