Decree clears way for spokesperson

JAKARTA: The State Secretariat is currently preparing a presidential decree on the appointments of Andi Mallarangeng and Dino Pati Djalal as the official presidential spokespersons.

"The presidential decree will be issued soon, and it will spell out their duties and authority. We are also going to form a team to back us," Andi said on Monday.

Officials at the secretariat confirmed the statement on Tuesday, saying the decree would be issued soon. "We are currently discussing details of the decree," the official said.--JP.