JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Arzeti Bilbina and other two politicians from the National Awakening Party (PKB) have been inaugurated as new lawmakers of the House of Representatives (DPR), Tuesday (Jan. 27).
The inauguration was led by House Speaker Setya Novanto, accompanied by his three deputies i.e. Agus Hermanto, Fadli Zon, and Fahri Hamzah.
Arzeti Bilbina has replaced Imam Nachrowi, now Minister of Youth & Sports under Jokowi-Kalla administration.
While two other PKB politicians, Arifin Hakim Toha and Holil Kaumas have replaced Marwan Jafar and Hanif Dhakiri respectively. Marwan and Hanif are now members of Jokowi-Kalla cabinet.
The House leaders also installed Ali Mahin of Nasdem Party and Mufniati of Democratic Party as new lawmakers. Ali replaced HM Prasetyo, who has been appointed as new Attorney General. While Mufniati replaced the late Sutan S.
Last week, the House leaders also sworn in Ferry Kase as new lawmaker from Hanura Party. He replaced Saleh Husin, now Minister of Industry. (haryantosuharman@yosefardi.com)