JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Minister of Transportation Ignasius Jonan has been urged to launch a thoroughly investigation into Lion Air following the carrier’s numerous flight delays since Wednesday (Feb. 18) evening.
The pressure is also voiced through an online petition posted at www.change.org. At the time of writing, the petition has been signed by 16,433 people.
Lion air has been the target of public complaint, especially from its passengers, due to a number of its flights delayed over the past five days.
Lion Air’s owner is Rusdi Kirana, who is now serving as one of members of President Jokowi’s Supervisory Team (Wantimpres).
Rusdi Kirana is also Deputy Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), one of members of the Great Indonesia ruling coalition (KIH). (haryantosuharman@yosefardi.com)