The PKS has a dualistic attitude in the coalition. If PKS' rejection of the fuel price is really based on people's interest, it should get out of the coalition.

Giggsy Gailea

Finally the Indonesian tax payers will not be subsidizing the oil exporters.  Hopefully this money can now be diverted to education.

Dunder Duck

It's been all over the news. The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) might have just pushed themselves to the edge.

 The government has decided that it will raise the price of gas and this has caused uproar but aside from all the chaos, the PKS has been campaigning to tell the public that they do not agree.

 A coalition is a political alliance and the strength of cooperation between partners can be seen from some substance of the government. Yes, there is a hint of disapproval to the fuel subsidy plan, but it does not mean that the PKS can just jump ship and take advantage of the situation.

 Granted, the party has the political right to prioritize its own reputation (as parties usually do), but to go against the coalition's plan can be seen as betrayal.

 Even Andi Nurpati, secretary general of the Democratic Party has pointed out that it would be more 'honorable' for the PKS to leave and that they should be more 'decisive'. I agree with Nurpati, they have to have a more consistent stance on their opinions within the coalition.

 However, I do also agree with PKS deputy secretary general Fahri Hamza's rather outspoken statements. The President has the right to expel any coalition party if it fails to uphold its agreement. When it comes to cabinet ministers, the President ' who chose these individuals in the first place ' has the complete executive right to keep or terminate his ministers.

The governmental system in all aspects, legislative, judicial and executive powers must be kept intact to keep management and organization in order.

Will the President dismiss PKS's ministers? Maybe yes, maybe no. The decision is his.

Raafi Seiff
Jakarta

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