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Arcandra Tahar likely to get back job as energy minister
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Shortlisted – Acting energy and mineral resources minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan (second right) poses for a picture with former minister Arcandra Tahar (center) after a celebration for the 71st anniversary of mining and energy in Indonesia at the ministry's office in Jakarta on Oct. 4. Arcandra is reportedly on a list of candidates to serve as definitive energy minister. (Antara/M.Agung Rajasa)
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he former minister of energy and mineral resources, Arcandra Tahar, is likely to get back his Cabinet position, as his name is included on a list of candidates for the job.
Presidential spokesman Johan Budi said President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo was set to appoint a new energy and mineral resources minister. While he refused to disclose the names of the candidates, Johan confirmed that Arcandra was on the list.
"Last week, the names of several [potential] appointees as definitive energy minister were put on a list. The names suggested included that of AT [Arcandra Tahar],” Johan said at the State Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday. He added that most of the candidates were energy sector professionals.
Earlier, Jokowi’s purported plan to reappoint Arcandra as energy and mineral resources minister drew reservations from various parties.
Arcandra was removed from his position in the middle of August after only 20 days in office following the revelation that he held US citizenship. Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has been acting as interim energy minister since then. (ebf)
