Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 Indonesia Political Opinion (IPO) has explained\nthe differences between its survey findings and those of the Center of\nEconomic and Law Studies (Celios) regarding the performance of Energy\nand Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.<\/p>\n
IPO Executive Director Dedi Kurnia Syah said in a statement in\nJakarta on Friday that, according to the organisation\u2019s measurements,\npublic perceptions of Bahlil\u2019s performance remained positive.<\/p>\n
\u201cBahlil even recorded the highest satisfaction level among ministers\noverseeing economic sectors,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The IPO survey found satisfaction with Bahlil\u2019s performance stood at\n31.1 per cent. Dedi said this result was also supported by Bahlil\u2019s\nrelatively high profile among the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis shows that Bahlil\u2019s presence and performance as Energy and\nMineral Resources Minister have attracted particular attention and\nappreciation from the public,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Dedi said Celios, meanwhile, used purposive sampling, in which\nrespondents are selected according to criteria and considerations set by\nthe researchers.<\/p>\n
The different approaches can lead the two organisations to produce\ndifferent pictures of public opinion. He said the characteristics of\nrespondents and the scope of the groups included in a study could affect\nits final assessment.<\/p>\n
For that reason, he said, differing research findings should not\nautomatically be taken as grounds for concluding that a public\nofficial\u2019s performance is wholly poor.<\/p>\n
He said that if a study is oriented towards criticising the\ngovernment from the outset, its perspective may focus more on\nshortcomings than achievements.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, if the aim is criticism, it is certain to look only at\nthe negative side,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, differences between survey and study findings should be\nconsidered proportionately, taking into account each one\u2019s methodology,\nrespondent characteristics and assessment indicators.<\/p>\n
Beyond the survey figures, Dedi said Bahlil had a relatively\nprominent leadership style, particularly in responding to the dynamics\nof relations between Indonesia and Singapore.<\/p>\n
He said Bahlil\u2019s response to tensions between the two countries\nshowed political courage and a commitment to national interests.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat Bahlil has shown is a nationalist stance, in defence of\nsovereignty. The diplomatic approach of persuasion being set aside can\nbe understood if Singapore was the first to react and provoke,\u201d Dedi\nsaid.<\/p>\n
In situations involving national interests, he added, the government\nshould not consider only the benefits of foreign investment, but must\nalso ensure that the interests of the people and national sovereignty\nremain priorities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this context, Bahlil\u2019s firm stance is seen as a form of courage\nin voicing Indonesia\u2019s interests,\u201d Dedi said.<\/p>\n
Dedi added that a minister should not be judged solely on the basis\nof popularity or criticism circulating in the public sphere.<\/p>\n
In his view, differences between research findings should give the\npublic an opportunity to gain a fuller picture, rather than simply\naccept a single perspective.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ipo-explains-differences-with-celios-survey-on-bahlils-performance-1793368396", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }