This is the Wealth of Hasyim Asy'ari, the KPU Chairman who Reprimanded Gibran in the Presidential Debate

The General Election Commission (KPU) reprimanded the vice-presidential candidate (cawapres) number 2, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, following the first presidential debate on Tuesday night (December 12, 2023).

The reprimand was issued because the eldest son of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) showed cheering gestures during the debate.

“This [Gibran's behavior] is not allowed and we reprimanded him,” said KPU Chairman Hasyim Asy'ari, as reported by Antara, Thursday (December 14, 2023).

Gibran is running as vice-presidential candidate alongside presidential candidate (capres) Prabowo Subianto. This presidential-vice presidential pair will face two other pairs: Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar (Cak Imin) and Ganjar Pranowo-Mahfud Md.

Hasyim stated that the KPU will use Gibran's behavior as an evaluation for the next debate. “During the evaluation and preparation meeting for the next debate, we will convey this,” he said.

Regardless of that, how much wealth does KPU Chairman Hasyim Asy'ari possess?

Hasyim Asy'ari's Wealth

Based on the State Officials' Wealth Report (LHKPN) from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), KPU Chairman Hasyim Asy'ari is recorded as having total assets of Rp9.09 billion at the end of 2022.

Hasyim Asy'ari first reported his total asset ownership in the KPK's LHKPN when he became a KPU member. His wealth at that time amounted to Rp8.01 billion as of December 31, 2018.

During his tenure as a KPU member, Hasyim's wealth decreased and remained stagnant for two consecutive years. Hasyim's wealth was recorded as Rp7.67 billion in 2019, Rp7.67 billion in 2020, and Rp7.69 billion in 2021.

The following is a list of Hasyim Asy'ari's assets based on LHKPN data at the end of 2022:

* Land and buildings: Rp6,750,000,000
* Transportation and machinery: Rp324,000,000
* Other movable assets: Rp830,000,000
* Securities: -
* Cash and cash equivalents: Rp1,190,000,000
* Other assets: -
* Debts: -

In his LHKPN report submitted on March 30, 2023, Hasyim is recorded as owning 11 plots of land located in Semarang, Kudus, Rembang, and Pati City. These properties are predominantly inherited, with areas ranging from 160 to 5,600 square meters. From this report, Hasyim stated that he does not own a residence in Jakarta, where he works as the KPU Chairman.

It is noted that this KPU chairman for the 2022-2027 period owns 4 motor vehicles with prices ranging from Rp4 million to Rp150 million. His vehicles include 1 Vespa PX150 motorcycle (1985), 1 Honda Speice motorcycle (2011), 1 Toyota Prado car (2006), and 1 Nissan New Serena car (2014).