PON XX Using Special Autonomy Funds is HOAX

PON XX Using Special Autonomy Funds is HOAX

Circulating news that misled all Papuans. The news allegedly came from Papuan separatists who were not content to make Papuans suffer. The separatist group said that the Special Autonomy Fund, which was actually used for the people of Papua, was misused and used for the implementation of XX PON in Papua.

Regarding allegations that OTSUS funds were spent on Papua PON XX needs, Papua Governor Lukas Enembe explained, the budget for the XX / 2020 National Sports Week (PON) came from the Papua Province Regional Budget and private parties, and did not interfere with the Special Autonomy Fund.

"The need for Papua, to build the PON, the costs must be huge. But, of course we will adjust to the competition and others, the budget for Papua PON 2020 comes from the Papua Province Regional Budget and the private sector. We are confident that we can get it within four years. going forward to be paid in installments by us, '' said Luke.

According to him, the budget for PON has been repaid for 4 years by the regional government. For the number of sports that will be contested at Papua PON 2020, it will be adjusted to the KONI Center's request, which is to prioritize sports to be competed in the Olympics.

When asked about the obstacles faced by Papua Province in preparing themselves to host the 2020 PON, Lukas said, so far his side had no significant obstacles, all went smoothly.

'' We are ready from the infrastructure, such as for Papua's air transportation is ready. For the internet network also already exists, as well as athlete and official accommodation, '' he said.

As the easternmost province in Indonesia which is the first time implementing a PON, said Lukas, the Papua Province feels proud and grateful that it can be appointed as the host of the PON 2020 by the government. We must succeed in organizing this PON well, proving that the people of Papua can.