East kalimantan governor rudy mas'ud has decided to return a new official vehicle worth rp 8.49 billion purchased under the 2025 revised regional budget. The move follows social media controversy and consultations with state oversight bodies. The vehicle has not been used and will be returned to the supplier.
East kalimantan governor rudy mas'ud has officially decided to return a new official vehicle procured under the 2025 revised regional budget, valued at rp 8.49 billion. The range rover 3.0 lwb autobiography phev p460e drew attention due to uproar on social media.
Muhammad faisal, head of the east kalimantan communications and informatics office (diskominfo), stated that the decision reflects the governor's sensitivity to social dynamics in benua etam. "The governor has considered input from the home ministry, kpk, and bpk. He also directly heard concerns from community and religious leaders. As a leader upholding trust, he prioritizes public harmony and confidence over official facilities," faisal said in samarinda on sunday.
The vehicle was handed over on 20 november 2025 but remains at the east kalimantan liaison office in jakarta and has not been used in east kalimantan. The governor instructed the budget user representative (kpa) and commitment-making official (ppk) to process the return. The cancellation administration began last friday, and supplier cv afisera samarinda is reportedly cooperative.
Under legal mechanisms, the funds of rp 8,499,936,000 must be returned to the regional treasury within a maximum of 14 days after the unit is received back. As a result, rudy mas'ud will use his personal vehicle for official duties. "This decision is concrete proof of the east kalimantan provincial government's commitment to good governance principles. The governor thanks the public for constructive criticism. For him, maintaining integrity and unity is far more valuable than luxury facilities," faisal added.
The step is expected to end the controversy that heated up in public discourse.
