PAN urges Jusuf Kalla to deliver criticism directly to Prabowo

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy General Chairman of the PAN Central Executive Board Saleh Partaonan Daulay has urged the 10th and 12th Vice President of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla (JK), to convey suggestions and criticisms directly to President Prabowo Subianto as an effort to strengthen constructive communication within the government.

Saleh, in his statement in Jakarta on Saturday, said that the space for dialogue between the President and various elements of society has been wide open, including for national figures to express their views directly.

He assessed that the tradition of discussion built by the President provides a strategic opportunity for national figures to contribute to the direction of development.

“Prabowo greatly enjoys hearing suggestions and criticisms. In fact, he often invites various figures to discuss at the palace,” he said.

Saleh stated that the forum involves various circles, from bureaucrats, clerics, academics to activists and the mass media, thus reflecting the government’s openness to public aspirations.

In that context, he considered that delivering criticism directly would be more effective and impactful.

“I think if Mr JK stops by the palace, everyone hopes that he will convey suggestions, input, and constructive criticism. Speaking directly with the President will certainly be easier to implement. Especially since the one conveying it is someone of Mr JK’s calibre,” he said.

He also emphasised that JK’s capacity and experience are important values in providing strategic input for the government.

“Mr JK is a great figure. He not only masters business, but also deeply understands politics and bureaucracy. Not only recognised domestically, but also internationally,” he said.

Saleh assessed that delivering criticism directly would be more appropriate for a figure with a position and experience like JK, so it can encourage more concrete solutions.

He affirmed that criticism remains important in democracy, but must be conveyed in a constructive manner and in the appropriate context.

“I think if Mr JK stops by the palace, everyone hopes that he will convey suggestions, input, and constructive criticism,” he said.

This step is considered capable of strengthening synergy between the government and community figures in maintaining the quality of democracy and encouraging responsive policies to public needs.