THE dispute over Zatapi imported crude oil by Pertamina, which is now scrutinized by the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), can have a negative impact. As CEO of Pertamina, Ari H. Soemarno is seen as responsible for the mess in the oil tender that was won by Gold Manor.

The tightening of the tender process first initiated in 2006 by his predecessor Widya Purnama looks like it is loosening again. Ari, who