Optimism for new cabinet

Optimism for new cabinet

From Rakyat Merdeka

There have been many disgruntled comments on the newly formed National Unity Cabinet. The critics have expressed their doubts about the professionalism of the new ministers.

I believe that President Abdurrahman Wahid's selection of assistants was the best decision although it does not satisfy all sides. I trust that the ministers can carry out their task in accordance with the people's hopes and expectations.

It is true that President Abdurrahman can be controversial and mysterious in his decisions and measures. Before he was President he often made statements that led to polemics. But what he contended was proven true. So people came to respect him.

The present Cabinet will be successful. People should not be prejudiced against Abdurrahman's decision, which was surely taken after due consideration. Besides, the Cabinet now is a large improvement to previous ones. Give the ministers a chance to work. Should they make a mistake, we are there to remind them about it.

YENI YORA

Jakarta