PDIP Dismisses Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo After KPK Suspect Status
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) has dismissed Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo after he was named a suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in an anti-corruption investigation. This move is seen as an effort to maintain party discipline and public trust.
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