No need to propose Cabinet

No need to propose Cabinet

From Koran Tempo

Indonesian businessmen have urged that the two presidential
candidates in the runoff announce the proposed lineup of their
cabinets, particularly those to be tasked with economic matters.

"It is important to announce the economic team right now, as
otherwise it will be like buying a cat in a bag," said Sofyan
Wanandi, chairman of the Indonesian Employers Association.

I do not agree. If a proposed lineup of a cabinet is announced
now, it will leave more room open for collusion between
ministerial candidates and certain businessmen -- and hence, more
opportunities for corruption.

Besides, the announcement of a possible ministerial lineup may
lead to public criticism of those whose names have come up for
certain Cabinet positions.

What matters most is that the public can trust a presidential
candidate to possess unquestionable qualifications to lead the
country and consolidate his Cabinet. Without this ability, a
president will find that his Cabinet, though made up of highly
intelligent people, will only hamper his policies.

TOTOK
Malang, East Java