Tag: Budi Waseso
Budi Waseso’s Appointment
Police Comr. Gen. (ret) Budi Waseso a.k.a Buwas is the new CEO of the strategic Bureau of Logistics (otherwise known as Perum Bulog)—he replaced Djarot Kusumayakti. Commenting on Buwas’ appointment, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that Bulog needed a firm and brave figure like Buwas, who earlier served as the head of the Anti-Narcotics Agency (BNN). Knowing Buwas and considering Jokowi’s statement above, one can understand if some have begun to wonder whether Jokowi would appoint more figures like Buwas in his next cabinet should he win his reelection.
Read MoreBudi Waseso
Budi Waseso, former chief of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and chief detective of the national police, is reportedly appointed new CEO of the state food security company BULOG. This is an interesting development to watch.
Read MoreThe Next BNN Chief?
Several members of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III support the idea of maintaining Police Comr. Gen. Budi Waseso a.k.a Buwas as the chief of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency (BNN). They asked President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to extend Buwas’ term. Buwas himself said that if he were replaced, he’d like someone from the BNN as his successor.
Read MoreThe Race for Becoming BNN Chief
Police Comr. Gen. Ari Dono Sukmanto and Police Comr. Gen. Moechgiyarto are believed to be the frontrunners in the race to become the new chief of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency (BNN). Will the Chief of the National Police (POLRI) General Tito Karnavian use this as a momentum to continue his consolidation in POLRI?
Read MoreImminent Succession in the National Anti-Narcotics Agency
The chief of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency (BNN) Police Comr. Gen. Budi Waseso a.k.a Buwas only has a month left before his mandatory retirement age comes on February 19, 2018. There are already discussions on who might become his successor.
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