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Lawmakers interview spy chief candidate Budi Gunawan
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National Police deputy chief Budi Gunawan (left) along with National Police chief Tito Karnavian (center) and Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) commissioner Basaria Panjaitan attend the 68th Women in Police celebration at the National Police headquarters in Jakarta on Sep. 1. (Antara/Reno Esmir)
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embers of House of Representatives Commission I overseeing defense and foreign affairs are set to interview Comr. Gen. Budi Gunawan, the sole candidate for the role of National Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief, who was proposed by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
"[I will deliver] my vision and mission, as well as programs that will strengthen and optimize BIN’s performance to function as a coordinating institution for the country’s intelligence affairs," Budi told journalists at the House on Wednesday.
Amid concerns that BIN was dominated by personnel with military backgrounds and that the agency was traditionally led by a military official, Budi, currently National Police deputy chief, did not see a problem and said he would synergize all elements within the agency so that all personnel could perform their duty.
Commission I deputy chairman TB Hasanuddin said the interview would focus on Budi's competence in intelligence affairs and how he planned to make BIN function optimally in serving the country.
Jokowi nominated Budi as the sole candidate to replace outgoing BIN chief Sutiyoso last Friday. (bbn)
