Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) lawmaker Arifinto on Monday announced he would resign from the House of Representatives after he was photographed allegedly watching pornography during a plenary session on Friday.
"As a pioneer in my party, I am drawn to take responsibility [for my actions] for the sake of the continuity and good image of my party," Arifinto told a press conference at the House of Representatives.
"I would also like to apologize to all PKS cadres and lawmakers. My decision is made clearly on my own. It does not involve any intervention and pressure from anybody," he said.
Arifinto added that he hoped that the incident could serve as a productive lesson for his party and other lawmakers.
"I will also continue to introspect and work to improve the quality of my personality by seeking input from ulema, donating to the poor, and any other good gestures during my life in this world," he said.
Arifinto was captured on camera, allegedly watching a pornographic video on his tablet computer during a heated plenary session on Friday.
Arifinto, however, said the clip was not stored on his computer and had been a link he clicked from an email sent by an anonymous person.
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