TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said that he will announce his cabinet members on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the State Palace, former transition team deputy Andi Widjajanto said on Friday, October 24, 2014.
“Cabinet members will be introduced on Sunday afternoon at 16:00 at the State Palace,” Andi added.
According to Andi, the occasion will be held as an informal tea party, where appointed ministers will introduce themselves. After being announced, the inauguration of the cabinet members will be held on Monday, October 27, 2014 at the State Palace.
Earlier, Jokowi planned to announce his cabinet lineup on Friday, October 24, 2014, but he later canceled the announcement since Jokowi needed to review Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) investigation report on new minister candidates. Andi dismissed a rumor saying that the cancelation was due to disputes over minister candidates proposed by parties. Andi confirmed that the cabinet formation had been ideal so that it would not affect the cabinet announcement.
ANANDA TERESIA