Purbaya urges eight new DJP officials to maintain public trust
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has urged officials at the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) to maintain integrity and public trust during the inauguration of eight new high-level and administrative officials within the agency.
“I remind you once again, here there should be no nepotism, no transactions, no special treatments, no figures that look good but result from non-integritous processes,” Purbaya stated at the inauguration held at the Ministry of Finance office in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Purbaya acknowledged that the DJP is currently one of the institutions receiving the most public scrutiny. He deemed this reasonable, as taxes directly affect the public and the business world.
He stressed the importance of a balanced position in tax management, where state revenues must remain optimal but without eroding trust or the business climate. According to him, taxes must be managed strongly, cleanly, and acceptably to the public.
Purbaya also emphasised that DJP apparatus are in a challenging position, as overly strict policies can provoke resistance, while excessive leniency can reduce state revenues.
Therefore, he asked all employees to always adhere to the rules, maintain integrity, and ensure every action can be clearly accounted for.
“DJP employees must focus on their main duties, namely serving, supervising, examining, collecting, and maintaining compliance,” he said.
Purbaya added that state revenues heavily depend on tax performance. If revenues are not optimal, it will not only impact the Ministry of Finance but also the overall fiscal position.
Furthermore, he affirmed that every decision by DJP officials at all levels will directly affect the public. The way taxpayers are served, examinations and collections are conducted, and data is maintained not only reflects the face of the DJP and the Ministry of Finance but also the face of the state.
“This position is not a facility; this position is a function. If seen as a facility, we are busy maintaining positions. If seen as a function, we focus on working. Do it well, maintain integrity, implement policies, do not make policies on your own. My message is, we do not only collect taxes; we maintain the people’s trust, strengthen state revenues, and ensure the Unitary Republic of Indonesia stands firm,” Purbaya said.
The following is the list of the eight DJP officials inaugurated on Tuesday (12/5):
Director of Extension and Assessment: Lindawaty
Tax Services Analyst: Ihsan Priyawibawa
Head of the Centre for Data and Document Processing: Suparno
Head of the DJP Special Jakarta Regional Office: Tunjung Nugroho
Head of the East Java III DJP Regional Office: Paryan
Head of the Tax Education and Training Centre: Edward Harmonangan Sianipar
Head of the Stock Exchange Company Tax Service Office: Dessy Eka Putri
Head of the Malang Medium Tax Service Office: Devi Sonya Adrince