Discussions with Feri Amsari and Sudirman Said; Jusuf Kalla: No Talks About Toppling the Government
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Vice President (Wapres) to be ten and twelve RI Jusuf Kalla (JK) discussed with a number of cross-generational figures in the South Jakarta area, on Saturday (7/3/2026) yesterday.
Jusuf Kalla said the meeting was purely aimed at generating ideas for better state administration.
“Ultimately how the country can be better. There was no talk of ousting the government,” JK said, according to a statement received on Sunday (8/3/2026).
Participants in the discussion included state constitutional law expert Feri Amsari, Titi Anggraini (Founder Perludem), Mandira Bienna (Chairman of Forum Indonesia Muda), Diah Saminarsih (Founder CISDI), BEM UGM Chairman Tiyo Ardianto, Yanuar Nugroho (STF Driyarkara), and Andhyta Utami (Founder Think Policy).
JK also noted that the discussion covered various aspects, including economic policy, state finances, education, and the business world.
JK also warned that Indonesia faces potential economic problems in the coming period if corrective steps are not taken.
“Action by both the government and society is required to ensure the economic situation does not deteriorate,” he said.
Constitutional law expert Feri Amsari, who attended the discussion, said the meeting aimed to learn from Jusuf Kalla’s experience as a former vice president, minister, party leader, and peace-maker in various conflicts.
“The administration of the state should not rely on instinct and instantaneous approaches. That is what we learned from Pak JK’s concept and experience,” Feri said.
In addition to leadership, Feri revealed that the participants discussed various economic issues related to the administration of the state.
During the event, BEM UGM Chairman Tiyo Ardianto also highlighted several issues, including alleged criminalisation of activists.
Tiyo said hundreds of activists are currently still charged suspects. He likened Indonesia to a “big bus” carrying around 280 million people as passengers.