Immanuel Ebenezer
Immanuel Ebenezer | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Deputy Minister of Manpower | |
| In office 21 October 2024 – 22 August 2025 | |
| President | Prabowo Subianto |
| Minister | Yassierli |
| Preceded by | Afriansyah Noor |
| Succeeded by | Afriansyah Noor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1975 Riau, Indonesia |
| Party | Gerindra (until 2025) |
| Spouse | Silvia Rinita Harefa |
| Alma mater | Satya Negara Indonesia University |
| Occupation | Politician, Activist |
Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan (born 22 July 1975), commonly known as Noel, is an Indonesian politician and activist. He served as the Deputy Minister of Manpower from October 2024 until his dismissal in August 2025, following his arrest by the Corruption Eradication Commission on suspicion of bribery in a case involving extortion related to Occupational Safety and Health (K3) certification.[1] He was a member of the Gerindra until 2025.
Early Life and Education
Gerungan was born in Riau on 22 July 1975.[2] He earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Satya Negara Indonesia University in South Jakarta in 2004.[2]
Career
Political Activism
Gerungan rose to prominence as a leader of political volunteer groups. He chaired "Jokowi Mania" (JoMan), a volunteer group supporting Joko Widodo during the 2019 Indonesian presidential election.[2] Later, he also served as the chair of "Prabowo Subianto Mania," a volunteer group for Prabowo Subianto.[3]
Business and State-Owned Enterprise Role
He served as the Main Commissioner of the state-owned trading company, PT Mega Eltra (a subsidiary of Pupuk Indonesia), from June 2021 until his removal from the position on 23 March 2022.[4] In February 2022, he testified as a mitigating witness in the terrorism trial of Munarman at the East Jakarta District Court.[5]
Vice Minister of Manpower
Gerungan was appointed Vice Minister of Manpower on 21 October 2024, serving under Minister Yassierli in the Prabowo administration.
Controversies
#KaburAjaDulu Remarks
On 17 February 2025, while serving as Vice Minister, Gerungan was asked about the viral social media hashtag #KaburAjaDulu (Just Run Away First), which reflected public anxiety over economic conditions. He responded, "If you want to run away, just run away. If necessary, don't come back."[6] The remark was widely criticized by netizens and politicians as lacking empathy and misunderstanding public sentiment.[7][8]
Arrest and Corruption Allegations
On 21 August 2025, the Corruption Eradication Commission arrested Gerungan in a sting operation (operasi tangkap tangan or OTT) on suspicion of extortion related to the certification process for Occupational Safety and Health (Kesehatan dan Keselamatan Kerja or K3).[9][10][11] During the operation, the KPK seized cash, dozens of cars, and Ducati motorcycles.[12][13]
On 22 August 2025, the KPK named Gerungan and ten others as suspects in the case.[14][15] Following the KPK's announcement, President Prabowo Subianto dismissed Gerungan from his position as Vice Minister of Manpower on the same day.[16][17]
Electoral History
| Election | Legislative Body | Constituency | Party | Votes | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | People's Representative Council | North Kalimantan | Great Indonesia Movement Party | 29,786 | Not elected | |
References
- ^ "KPK Tetapkan Wamenaker Immanuel Ebenezer Jadi Tersangka Kasus Suap". CNN Indonesia. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ a b c "Profil dan Harta Kekayaan Immanuel Ebenezer, Ketua Relawan Jokowi yang Dicopot dari Komisaris BUMN". Kompas.com.
- ^ "Immanuel Ebenezer: Jangan Dipelintir Dong, Ganjar Sebut Untuk Bangsa dan Negara Bukan Siap Jadi Presiden". Disway.id.
- ^ "Profil Immanuel Ebenezer: Relawan Jokowi Dicopot dari Komisaris BUMN". Suara.com.
- ^ "Profil Immanuel Ebenezer: Relawan Jokowi Dicopot dari Komisaris BUMN". Suara.com.
- ^ Fajri, Daniel Ahmad. (18 February 2025). "Respons Noel Ebenezer Dikritik soal Tagar Kabur Aja Dulu: Ada Sinisme Politik". Tempo.co. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ Fajri, Daniel Ahmad. (18 February 2025). "Politikus PDIP Anggap Komen Wamen Noel Ebenezer soal Tagar Kabur Aja Dulu Sekelas Buzzer". Tempo.co. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ Anggara, David Tomi. (19 February 2025). "Segini Kekayaan Immanuel Ebenezer, Wamenaker yang Disebut Nyeleneh Tanggapi Kontroversi#KaburAjaDulu". Ayobandung.com. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ "KPK tangkap Wamenaker Immanuel Ebenezer, apa saja yang diketahui?". BBC News Indonesia. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "KPK OTT Wamenaker Immanuel Ebenezer". Detik.com.
- ^ "KPK Tangkap Wamenaker Immanuel Ebenezer". Kompas.id (in Indonesian). 2025-08-21. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Penampakan 2 Moge Ducati yang Disita KPK Terkait OTT Wamenaker Noel Ebenezer". kumparan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "OTT Wamenaker Immanuel Ebenezer, KPK Sita Uang, Puluhan Mobil, hingga Motor Ducati". Kompas.id (in Indonesian). 2025-08-21. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "KPK Tetapkan Wamenaker Immanuel Ebenezer dan 10 Lainnya Jadi Tersangka". Kompas.id (in Indonesian). 2025-08-22. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "Kasus Wamenaker Noel, Dirjen dan Eks Direktur Kemnaker Jadi Tersangka". CNN Indonesia. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ "Presiden Prabowo Copot Immanuel Ebenezer dari Jabatan Wamenaker". Kompas.id (in Indonesian). 2025-08-22. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "Presiden Prabowo Berhentikan Immanuel Ebenezer, Wamenaker yang Dijuluki 'Noel' Usai Jadi Tersangka KPK Kasus Korupsi". merdeka.com. 2025-08-22. Retrieved 2025-08-22.