Wife of the Police Chief, Uut Permatasari Becomes a Place for Complaints from Residents

Dream - Holding the status as the wife of the Police Chief of Gowa, South Sulawesi, Tri Goffarudin Pulungan, Uut Permatasari is not only respected. She also often receives complaints from the community, both directly and through social media.

"Sometimes I'm here, there are usually cases, but I am often bombarded by netizens. Like what's the problem, Mbak Uut please convey it, Mbak Uut why hasn't this been handled yet," said Uut Permatasari in the Mampang area, South Jakarta, Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Uut admitted that she could not do anything about the complaints from the people. Because, she cannot interfere in her husband's work affairs. "I apologize, I cannot answer further, because that is not my capacity," she said.

Social media is increasingly filled with complaints from residents when there is a high-profile and viral case. Uut can only surrender.

"My DM is full when there is a case? For example, robbery, stabbing, assault, what is this about. But I don't answer because that is not my capacity, but it is official," she said.

It is known that since marrying AKBP Tri Goffarudin, Uut Permatasi has faithfully accompanied her husband. Uut even willingly left her showbiz world to accompany her husband who was transferred to serve as the Police Chief of Gowa, South Sulawesi.

The 39-year-old dangdut singer, along with her son Rafif Athallah Pulungan and her husband AKBP Tri Goffarudin, occupy the official residence.

Photo: @uutpermatasari

The appearance of the official residence occupied by her husband is shown in the feed of the Instagram account of the dangdut singer from Sidoarjo, East Java. From the uploaded photo, the official residence appears simple.

The official residence has a white nuance. It is not too big, but there is a garage on the side of the house that is sufficient for one car. In front of the house, there are several trees that make the official residence quite beautiful.

In front of the house, there is also a fence that is not too high, half the size of Uut Permatasari's husband's body.

Uut said that she has been living in the official residence with her son and husband for 13 months. The house has a special meaning for Uut and her family.

"It doesn't feel like 13 months we have lived in UB 130 Lembang, in order to accompany my husband who is on duty at Sespim Lemdiklat Polri. Alhamdulillah, thank God....," said Uut Permatasari quoted by Dream from her Instagram account, Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

"UB has provided comfort, tranquility, and blessings. Thank you UB 130, we bid farewell and we will always miss you," she added.

This post from the mother of one immediately caught the attention of netizens. Many highlighted Uut Permatasari's simple lifestyle.

Many also admired the singer of the song "Putri Panggung" because she was willing to leave the glamorous entertainment industry of the homeland to accompany her husband.

"Amazing, Mbak Uut is an artist but is willing to accompany the state servant in simplicity....," wrote the account @fauziahumi.

"Amazing, she can leave the glamour of the entertainment world to accompany her husband on duty," wrote the account @ma.war6051.

"Stay healthy and successful, Mrs. Police Chief," said the account @ldiarthy.

Dream - The name Uut Permatasari has been a public discussion lately. Her husband, Police Grand Commissioner (AKBP) Tri Gofarudin Pulungan, officially serves as the Police Chief of Gowa, South Sulawesi.

This new position requires Uut to accompany her husband on duty in that city. Before leaving for the new assignment, Uut took a photo of the official residence provided by the government when her husband was on duty at Sespim Lemdiklat Polri.

The appearance of the official residence occupied by Uut while accompanying her husband has attracted public attention. Many were surprised by Uut's residence considering her name is still known as one of the famous dangdut singers.

Being a police officer's wife means being prepared for all risks. The income earned by the husband is also fully regulated by the government.

The income of Uut's husband as an officer is regulated through Government Regulation (PP) designed by the Ministry of Finance and approved by the president. The latest one, the government has issued PP Number 17 of 2019 concerning the Twelfth Amendment to Government Regulation Number 29 of 2001 concerning the Salary Regulation for Members of the Indonesian National Police.

In this PP, the government amends the attachment to PP No. 29 of 2002 concerning the Salary Regulation for Members of the Indonesian National Police, which has been amended several times, most recently amended by PP No. 32 of 2015, so that it becomes as stated in the attachment which is an inseparable part of PP No. 17 of 2019.

Referring to the aforementioned PP, Uut Permatasari's husband falls into the category of middle-ranking officers with ranks ranging from Police Commissioner to Police Grand Commissioner (AKBP). The salary is determined based on the length of service of the police officer.

For the rank of Police Grand Commissioner, the lowest basic salary is received by middle-ranking officers with 0 years of service, amounting to Rp2,909,100 per month. The monthly basic salary for police officers with the rank of Police Grand Commissioner is received by those who have served as police officers for 32 years, with a salary of Rp4,780,600 per month.

As for allowances, police officers receive different amounts based on the position level within the Indonesian National Police.

According to the Regulation of the Chief of the Indonesian National Police Number 13 of 2015 concerning the Procedures for Granting Performance Allowances to Employees within the Indonesian National Police, the position of Police Chief with the rank of Police Grand Commissioner falls into position level 11.

Based on the Regulation of the President of the Republic of Indonesia No. 103 of 2018 concerning Performance Allowances for Employees within the Indonesian National Police, the allowance received by police officers with position level 11 is Rp5.18 million.

Referring to the above provisions, Uut Permatasari's husband will receive an income of Rp8.09 million per month, assuming he has 0 years of service. However, if Uut Permatasari's husband has worked for 32 years, the monthly income from basic salary and allowances received can reach Rp9,960,000.