The Jakarta Post
The State Palace has given a strong indication that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo — who is predicted to win a second term based on quick count results of the April 17 election — will reshuffle his Cabinet next month. Presidential spokesperson Johan Budi confirmed on Tuesday that a Cabinet reshuffle may take place “sometime after the Idul Fitri holiday in June”. Idul Fitri is expected to fall on June 4. “There is a possibility [of a Cabinet shake-up]. After Idul Fitri. There is a possibility,” Johan told The Jakarta Post. Jokowi, who will end his first term in October, is believed to be planning a reshuffle for a number of reasons: to address concerns about a number of Cabinet members currently under investigation by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), to accommodate members of the opposition camp who wish to join the...