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Text your say: Jokowi's Cabinet
Your comments on the swearing in by President Joko âJokowiâ Widodo of the 34 ministers of his new Cabinet on Monday, which some observers say constituted a compromise:Jokowiâs Cabinet has five years to prove itself before we can judge it
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span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your comments on the swearing in by President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo of the 34 ministers of his new Cabinet on Monday, which some observers say constituted a compromise:
Jokowi's Cabinet has five years to prove itself before we can judge it.
E. Nurdin
Jakarta
The President has certainly compromised, even though stating in his campaign that he did not want to.
Maybe he was under tremendous pressure to do so, but this has weakened his image as a President who can make changes.
Dwi wahyuni
South Tangerang, Banten
It seems to me that Jokowi lacks the willpower to resist Megawati's influence. Ryamizard Ryacudu is one of Mega's partisans, as are Puan Maharani and Thajo Kumolo. Dear God, cronyism dies hard in Indonesia.
Jazz Missy
I, as an Indonesian citizen, don't expect too much from Jokowi's Cabinet, since I don't see that they have a particularly good track record. One positive point is that they haven't been blacklisted by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Mounte Cristo
It's easier to find a needle in a haystack than to find a person of integrity. Jokowi ended up selecting these ladies and gentlemen.
Yes, we don't know them; their names have rarely been in the newspapers. Let's hope they become well-known for their good actions rather than for wearing the orange uniform of the KPK.
Awan Putih
There are 20 non-politicians in this Cabinet. That looks like he has done pretty well in getting a more technocratic lineup.
Lasem Benny
There's no such thing as a free lunch in politics, my friends.
Mastara Arief
Since the early stages it was Jokowi's wish to be assisted by a Cabinet consisting of pure and party professionals. This combination in itself is a compromise to please coalition partners. Professionals can solve problems as a matter of routine.
A minister, besides being a professional, should also be a competent manager. Whether the new Cabinet is able to execute Jokowi's idealistic programs will be known within a hundred days. Let's give them the chance to perform and wait for the results.
Soebagjo Soetadji
Jakarta
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