Raffi Ahmad's Assistant Appointed as JMTO Commissioner, Netizens Highlight "Gibran's Kid" Jabs on Social Media
News of Raffi Ahmad's assistant's appointment as JMTO commissioner has sparked netizens' jabs, leading to the term "Gibran's kid" emerging on social media.
UPDATEYUK.ID – The appointment of several public figures as commissioners within SOEs has once again become a spotlight for netizens. Most recently, news about Raffi Ahmad's assistant reportedly holding a commissioner position at PT Jasamarga Toll Road Operation (JMTO) has sparked various reactions on social media.
Some internet users have even linked the issue to political narratives, launching sarcastic remarks alluding to the term "Gibran's kid" across various digital platforms.
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Public Highlights Appointments of Commissioners within SOEs
The issue of appointing non-technocratic figures as commissioners in state-owned companies has resurfaced and is being widely discussed after the news spread across social media.
Netizens are questioning the process and background of these appointments, which are perceived to increasingly involve figures from the celebrity circle or those close to public figures.
Several posts also show debates in the comment sections, ranging from support to criticism of the pattern of placing individuals in SOE positions.
Netizen Sarcasm and the "Gibran's Kid" Narrative Emerge
Amidst the lively discussion, various sarcastic comments have emerged, linking the issue to national political dynamics.
The term "bocahe Gibran" (Gibran's kid) has appeared in several netizen posts as a form of satirical response to the viral issue of commissioner appointments.
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However, the majority of these comments are opinions from social media users and are not accompanied by official confirmation from the relevant parties.
The Polemic of SOE Commissioner Positions Returns to Attention
The viral phenomenon of news regarding commissioner appointments adds to the long list of public discussions concerning transparency and professionalism in filling positions within state-owned companies.
As of now, various parties are still awaiting official clarification from the relevant agencies regarding the truth of the information circulating on social media. (*)
